Factory oil filters vs. After Market oil filters - READ ONLY

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#66 of 100 wyattw1 by bottgers Jan 15, 2001 (8:35 pm)
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.
#67 of 100 Kmart has Mobile 1 filters by adc100 Jan 16, 2001 (6:31 pm)
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
#68 of 100 Thanks by wyattw1 Jan 18, 2001 (3:52 pm)
Will be making trip to Pep Boys soon...50 mile drive. No wonder I haven't seen them.
#69 of 100 Mobil 1 Filters by e_mcconnell Jan 23, 2001 (4:45 am)
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.
#70 of 100 K&N Filter by vadp Jan 23, 2001 (8:30 am)
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.
#71 of 100 e_mcconnell by turbotc Jan 23, 2001 (8:37 pm)
MB puts Mobil 1 oil ONLY in their AMG models. The rest of MB cars comes with dino oil.
#72 of 100 Kralinator?!? by mack20 Jan 24, 2001 (10:01 am)
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?
#73 of 100 Not convinced that FRAM oil filters have poor quality by rooba10 Jan 29, 2001 (8:06 pm)
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?
#74 of 100 Fram by armtdm Jan 29, 2001 (11:55 pm)
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
#75 of 100 I agree .. by adc100 Jan 30, 2001 (3:15 am)
with Armtdm

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