does getting 1 oil filter over another one really matter?

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: flyfish

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
From what I've researched about this.

1) DO not buy FRAM
2) Buy anything other than Fram and you'll be fine

It's kinda funny ... after all this research I come to find that Wal-Mart only stocks Fram. Go figure.

One issue with FRam is that they clog up quicker than other brands ... thus it diverts to its relief valve ... meaning it does nothing.

Actually, Wal-Mart carries Super Tech filters which are better and much cheaper than Fram!

it varies by region and country. they exclusively sell fram air/oil filters here.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Pabster

Originally posted by: BlackOmen
You need to read the forums at Bob is the Oil Guy.

Personally, I wouldn't touch fram filters. This is based on what was previously said about the cardboard endcaps in their filters. There was also something floating around the bitog forums about how assembly line workers for Honeywell (owner of Fram) had horror stories of poor quality control.

My picks:
Purolator
Purolator PureOne
Wix/Napa Gold
Bosch
AC Delco

Also good but too pricey for me:
Mobil 1
K&N

Of course this is all relative. I know people who won't touch anything but Fram.

If you are only changing the oil at 5k, I would go with Purolator, Bosch or AC Delco. For extended intervals, I would personally use the PureOne or the Wix/Napa Gold (or Mobil 1 or K&N if you choose).

I use PureOne's and Mobil 1 synthetic every 8-10k.

My dad used to work in a plant that produced these filters, along with the air filters.

They literally are all just about the same, packaged in about 100 different boxes under different names. Very little difference between them. In fact, I remember him telling me that the vast majority used IDENTICAL components. The only difference (literally) was the name stamped on the filter and the box.

Synthetic Oil is a great idea, especially for a new vehicle, but I wouldn't get carried away with the filter. You don't need to spend $40 on one.

group 4 synthetics are great, when i used to post at Bob's, the 0w30 german green castrol that you can find at walmart was all the rage.

 

[BlackOmen]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
group 4 synthetics are great, when i used to post at Bob's, the 0w30 german green castrol that you can find at walmart was all the rage.

It still is all the rage. I tried it for an oil change, and maybe it's all in my head, but I'm in the camp of Honda owners that feels it made the engine feel more sluggish. Just as an observation, it poors really thick......

I had very good results with Mobil 1 0w20 and after they stopped making it, 5w20. It would seem that Mobil is making the 0w20 again, or Pennzoil has 0w20 on their Platinum synthetic line. I pulled the valve cover to do a valve adjustment/check and the cylinder head looks brand new. No deposits or varnishing like on my previous car. This was with oil changes at 3k with either Castol, Pennzoil, or Quaker State, whichever Kmart ran on sale at the time (too bad they don't run oil sales like they used to).

Like I said, in my previous post, Mobil 1 every 8-10k. This is backed with an oil analysis and my own comfort level.