JWX Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I go in to Napa to get an oil filter for my hatch and the guy gives me a WIX. these are good, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Everyone says get em from the dealer...... I just change my oil more often personally. I change my oil in the wagon after every off-road run - especially if it's been in water.... The Brat gets it every 1000 miles or so. Sometimes as much as 1500. The more often the better. And as long as you change them often, then the filter doesn't matter too much. Think I've got a WIX air filter on the Brat right now - seems fine. Better than the rag that was over the intake before..... heh GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 I change it when it gets darker than I like, don't really off road it much (long story as to why) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I use the Walmart Super Tech oil filters ST3682 Subaru and ST3675 Cadillac - GM They are the best filters I can afford. I have torn them apart and compared with other brands. ps. fram is the worst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viceversa Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Wix is a highly rated filter. Purolator PureOne is the one I use usually, anything other than Fram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwbuge Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I've heard alot of BS about the Fram but that is all that I have used. The mileage on my car is the results. I was told by a few people that the Soob filter is the best because of the pressure release. Keeps you from blowing out seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nails24 Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I have used K&N oil filters (hp2008) and Mobil1 0W30 or 5W30 since I have owned the vehicle. Minus the last winter I ran Amsoil2000 0W30. 80 MPH almost every day, and I work at 1am so I get the COLDEST temps. in Wisconsin. BUT: 1 quart of oil per 3K miles traveled and only a few drops on the ground. No noticable smoke ... whatever. Chad 87 gl-10 turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverrat Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Suby2 has somewhere round 450,000 miles on it.We do not know because the odometer is stuck around 345,000.Most of those miles were done with a wix filter.That is all I ever used on suby1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaissanceMan Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 At the auto parts store that I work at, we sell federated brand products, their premium line "Hastings" is also really good, and is as cheap as a regular fram filter at kragens. I would have to also concur that WIX is another good brand. However, just change your oil every 3 months or when its dirty, and I dont think it matters at all what you use... Its the people that keep the same oil in their car for 2 years *shudder* that need those high performance oil filters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 The filter doesn't matter. What toss is this? The filter is an essential part of the lubricating system. DO NOT neglect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I use the NAPA Gold filters, made by Wix/Dana corp. DO NOT use Fram/Penzoil filters on turbo cars. They will come apart. I had one do that. Puroilator, K&N, Mobil, and the dealer filters are a fine alternative to Wix/Dana filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 napa gold 21361 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeky Moose Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 purolator pure one, all thats been used on my turbo wagon.. 290k they only cost about $5 at the parts store... how much cheaper do ya want? and they rank up there with wix, napa gold, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Miles, 21361 is the silver filter. SFI line code. The Gold filer is 1361. FIL line code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 ok. i know that 1361 is both, the 2 in front i thought was gold. my bad silver isnt too bad a choice, better than wal-mart brands for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave valiant Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 I always use purolator filters on my Brat. I get them from Sears. I always ask for a back shop filter which is the same thing as the ones on the shelf the only difference is they arent painted with the brand name graphics and only have the part # on them and they usually cost about 2 bucks. Cheap is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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