rweddy Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 So what brand filters is everyone running? I ask this becuase I know that nissan filters in us are not good but japan ones are very good. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I buy my filters from the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcspeer Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I use Fram in my 2.2 it is closing in on 300,000 miles. I used Fram in my 83 Chev. Malibu it had close to 400,000 miles on it. Both cars used to del. mail over 100 miles a day in extreme dusty conditions. But Fram doesn't have many friends here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwbuge Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Fram doesn't have many friends anywhere. I don't know why really. I use them on my Soob and it now has 241,000. I was told by several people that the dealer/Subaru filter is the best because it limits the oil pressure and is better to stop oil seal leakage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I use either the OEM or the Purolator P14460. I think they're identical save for the shape of the gasket (rounded cross section on the OEM versus rectangular on the Purolator). Note that the P14460 is of the "Premium Plus" line, not the "PureOne" line (I think the his part number is L14460). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaroo Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 :wave: I use fram or napa never had a problem with either:burnout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 anyone have any comments on the bosch filters?? i get them from autozone for pretty good just havent heard anyone say much about this german?? companies products ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 WALMART SUPERTECH oil filters $2 3682 sub short 3600 sub long 3675 gm change oil every 3,000 miles 15W40/50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprintman Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Currently OEM (under warranty) but then anything but FRAM. Do youn want cardboard end caps etc in your Sube?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Originally posted by subiemech85 WALMART SUPERTECH oil filters $2 3682 sub short 3600 sub long 3675 gm change oil every 3,000 miles 15W40/50 Do you run the 15w40 in the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Has anyone actually cut open the OEM and Purolator filters to see if they're identical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 15W40 for winter/summer/year round in sube, no problems 15W50 year round in cadillac, it was the highly troubled 4100 supertech filters are quality built, cut one up myself other filters to consider wix baldwin amsoil STAY AWAY FROM FRAM bosch is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99obw Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I currently use three different filters depending on application. I use the supertech for my beater, the Amsoil with Amsoil synthetic in the Subaru, and napa gold for everything in between. From what I have seen the OEM filters are very good. I think the napa gold and the OEM are the best buy at ~$5. The supertech is a pretty good filter for $2 but I have had some unusual startup lifter noise that I attribute to a leaky anti drain back valve. I don't think I would use one on a car I cared about. As much as everyone blasts fram's cardboard end caps I think the biggest problem is the poor anti drain back valve and bypass valve. My mom was having trouble with lifter noise on startup with her lumina van and fixed it by changing from fram to wix (napa gold). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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