K&N Oil Filter question

[pawprint]

I know K&N has a good reputation, but the oil filter is $13.99 online. I saw it at my local AutoZone for $15.99.

I chose to buy the Fram filter for $3.99.

Is the K&N really worth that price?

[AZhitman]

No, the K&N isn't worth that... but the Fram is probably the worst you could get.

Genuine Nissan filters can be bought through our sponsors here for quite a bit less, and they're great.

[TaiLuu]

Mobil 1 Performance oil filters are great.
There 10 bucks.

Depends on what Oil weight your use.
If its really thick oil like 60w which I doubt And you get a Great oil filter, would really slow down oil flow.

[pawprint]

I got a Fram Extra Guard filter that says has 3X engine protection.
I'm using Valvoline MAX Life, synthetic blend 10W-30.

Is that bad?

[kerrton]

The Fram Extra gaurd is a higher end, more expensive filter than the $3.99 Fram filter pawprint was referring to. The low-end filters in the $3ish dollar range are never a good idea to use, you should at least choose a mid-range filter in the $5-6 dollar range and if you want extra protection for longer mileage change intervals or just peace of mind, look in the $10+ range (all of these prices are very approximate but you get the idea).

[pawprint]

Well I took the Fram filter back to AutoZone and exchanged it. I decided I would pay the extra money and buy the K&N filter, but they were sold out. Such is my luck shopping on a Saturday.

I ended up buying the Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters, it was $12.99 so I think it's a good filter. Not as expensive as the K&N, but hopefully it does a good job!

[philipa_240sx]

pawprint,

Read the oil change thread:

how-to-change-the-rogue-s-engine-oil-diy-t296876.html

Lots of great info in there including oil filter recommendations.

BTW, my favorite aftermarket filters are NAPA Gold (made by WIX).

[TaiLuu]

But Remember to do research around other places for recommendation. Don't Rely on one source.
But I Just now did a Oil filter search on Mobil 1 Performance filter and It was on the top 5 oil filter list.
http://www.bestcovery.com/best-oil-filter
I Never Used a Napa Filter Lol it was always Fram and Mobil 1 for me lol

[dickpribyl]

I have been fairly fanatical on oil changes for years and have used synthetic oils for all my cars, motorcycles, and lawn tractor over the last 25 years. Right now I use Penzoil Ultra in my cars.

I do draw the line at spending $15 for a filter. I use the Purolator premium line of oil filters called "Pure One."

With current rebate you can get these for less than $4. See my post on this forum on June 23 - Rogue oil filter.

[ThandaPani]

I did my oil change at the dealership. I got a coupon for $19.99 in mail yesterday which I plan to use next time. Previous threads said that Nissan Oil is a pretty good oil. I wonder if the oil quality or the filter quality changes with the cost of it or not.

[IdaCrue]

Google the term Orange Can of Death and read about the Fram oil filters....

[philipa_240sx]

I Never Used a Napa Filter Lol it was always Fram and Mobil 1 for me lol

The NAPA Gold filters are made by WIX. They are a very well constructed filter.

[zakmartin]

Wix is good, Mobil 1 is good, Amsoil is good. Avoid Fram oil filters; they use cardboard in places where they shouldn't and the metal they use is prone to rust. A Fram Extra Guard filter was the only oil filter that's ever failed on me in 25 years of driving (rusty internals, sprung a nasty leak). Don't be afraid to spend a few extra bucks (especially when it's only the cost of a couple Mochas) to buy a quality filter. It's worth it in the long run.

[asoomal]

I would avoid Nissan filters.

http://myg37.com/forums/engine-drivetra ... -pics.html

[philipa_240sx]

I would avoid Nissan filters.

I did the same thing a few years ago... I cut several OEM and Nissan filters apart. Honestly, the newer Nissan filters are more than adequate for stock motors. I wouldn't worry about 'blowing' them apart.

Old style Nissan filter (prior to approx 2003):



Newer version with cardboard endcaps:



BTW asoomal,

Try to link to articles, etc here on NICOClub... we like to keep it 'in the family'.

I will leave your link for now, however linking to competing forums is frowned upon: what-happened-to-my-post-thread-t494087.html

[asoomal]

I couldn't find any related threads on NICO <_<

Thanks though :P