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| I too used Fram for years, but often wondered if they were really any good. Can anyone recommend an east coast distributor for Mobil 1 or Amsoil filters (chain automotive store, etc)? I've never seen either one. As far as oil goes, TNN had an automotive show called Performance Plus in the 80's. They ran five identical 350 Chevy engines with five different oils for 25,000 miles without a change. After pulling the valve covers and pans, the engine using Quaker State was still relatively clean considering its ordeal. I don't remember all the other oils in the middle, but the Pennzoil motor looked like a sludge factory! This has been supported by other independent lab data I have seen since. Needless to say, I haven't bought the yellow bottles since. | |
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Mobile 1 and Purilator filters can be purchased at Pep Boys and Autozone that I know of. Amzoil products aren't sold at your typical chain store, you have to locate someone in your area who sells their products. Pennzoil and Quaker State are one in the same company. I doubt if there's much difference between each one's motor oils. |
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Internet under I think Amsoil.com will probably let you contact dealer. armtdm who posts here can help you if you are patient. You can probably email him - check his profile. Later Al |
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| Will be making trip to Pep Boys soon...50 mile drive. No wonder I haven't seen them. | |
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| I've been able to find Mobil 1 filters at KMart believe it or not... Has anyone had any experience with K&N oil filters? I've used them along with the Mobil 1 products on my 99 VW Passat 1.8t with no issues. They seem to be the same filter when I compared it to the Mobil 1 filter. Any ideas? As far as oil, I will only use Mobil 1. It's what BMW and Mercedes put in their engines. BTW, I've had 63000+ carefree miles in my Passat... SCHEDULED maintenance is the golden rule when it comes to long lasting cars. | |
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I never saw that one in person. If they're similar in construction, there is a good chance that they're made by the same manufacturer. As I know, Champion Labs. makes the Mobil 1 filter and bunch of others. |
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| MB puts Mobil 1 oil ONLY in their AMG models. The rest of MB cars comes with dino oil. | |
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Anyone heard of Kralinator brand oil filters? I was wondering if they were any good. Couldnt get much info from web search. Who are they made by? |
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| I have used FRAM oil filters for years in 85 VW Jetta, 89 Mazda MPV, 89 Olds Ciera, 91 Plymouth Acclaim, 94 Honda Accord, 97 Dodge Caravan, 95 Dodge Stratus, 96 Toyota Camry, 93 Ford Ranger. If I have never seen any oil related engine problems ever, shouldn't I assume FRAM oil filters are OK to use? | |
| If you change your oil and filter every 3000 miles it make no difference what you use, the cheapest piece of crap filter and oil rated SJ will give you 100,000 miles in today's engines. For longer drains, less hassle and longer life go with synthetics and a Mobil 1, Amsoil or Pure One filters | |
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