wanted to see what everyone uses on there truck?

at the moment i am using fram but will soon change when i change my oil in a week or so.

I use fram, but thats just because thats wht the guy behind the counter gives me. I used Purolator once, but thats because i bought i somewhere else and thats what they gave me. Do they really make that much of a difference?

4 out of 5 leading doctors.... oops, that was 4 out of 5 scientists.... one more time.... I said 4 out of 5 mechanics said YES!!!!

I use whatever filter the guys at Jiffy Lube install for me lol. I thought about asking this question the other day also. I know a lot of you hate on Fram a lot on here. What difference does the filter make really?

i use Fram extra guard with mobile one and run the oil to about 6000 miles. Only because the worry facter gets to strong. What the latest bad news about fram? I have been gone awile...jj

I use a Napa Gold 1522, which is made by Wix and German Castrol oil and change it every 3,000 miles.

Not to post rob but this follows with the what brand filter question.... Has anyone installed a larger filter than the stock one the guy behind the counter hands you? Does a larger filter FIT in the oilpan cavity? If so, what is the part #?

Oh, I use WIX filters. Occasionally Purolator.

FRAM ICK< FRAMS FRIGGEN #@S*%*&A@!, suck with the exception of the fram xtended guard filter, all of them use cardboard end caps, meaning that they can get soggy and distribute cardboard to your motor, leak bad oil back into the system, fail. Also people have noticed a lot of valvetrain nose with them. Purolator Pure One's are great in terms being able to filter, but they are just to dang restrictive in my opinion, the inside is practically a whole chunk of filter media. Basically anything but fram is good, also avoid quakerstate, and pennzoil oil filters because they are also fram extra guards. Wix, purolator premium plus, Carquest (these are made by wix), napa (these are also wixes), power flo (basically a purolator premium plus), Bosch Premium, K&N (Champ Labs), AC Delco Duraguard, Advance Auto Total Grip (Also a purolator premium plus), even the wal-mart supertech filter with e-core (made by champ labs also) is better than fram and only $2.07, Amsoil, Mobil 1 (champ labs, I LUV THESE, they are my favorite cuz they have a synthetic blend media, low torque gasket, silicon anti drainback valve that wont crack, thickest shell, metal end caps, etc, but they cost like around 10 bux), anyway just stay away from fram, i've known ppl who have had them fail.

Only WIX, and nothing else. I'd use K&N but can't find them anywhere.

L98Driver, good summary. I use the Puralator One during the spring/summer months - for extra quality filteration. Then as colder temperatures come - I switch to the lower level Puralator Premium Plus filter. I've cut open a couple filters - and the Puraltors are nicely designed and built compared to some others (in a pinch the WalMart Supertechs aren't bad either).

Like you - the Puralator One is a "bit much filter material" if there is cold related restriction possible - yet for me - summer driving could be the toughest on the engines (and pulling) so I figure more possibility for contaminants etc.. Been a good story so far the last number of years - so I'm sticking with it :smile:

I use a Napa Gold 1522, which is made by Wix and German Castrol oil and change it every 3,000 miles.


+1 on this topic... i just changed the oil/filter on bro's 2004 avalanche & that filter is small!!!!!!!for a V8!!!!!!!

any1 can find a larger size capacity filter that can fit on original oil filter mounting flange, please let us in on the secret!

thanks

super tech filters are just as good as ACdelcos

I don't even know where you can get a Wix filter... Nobody around here seems to carry them

O'reilly's carry wix. Not sure where else. They are practically in my back yard so I usually go there.

Fram is the worst oil filter on the market by far. My friends and I cut some filters open just out of pure curiousity to see which one had the best filtration system and we all had a great laugh when we saw how bad the Frams were... but they do run a great advertising campaign!

O'reilly's carry wix. Not sure where else. They are practically in my back yard so I usually go there.


i will have ti check out o'reilly's, they are popping up all over around here. they are like 3 or 4 within 30 miles of me.

ANYBODY HAVE ANY LUCK WITH THE K&N FILTERS?
WWW.STYLINCONCEPTS.COM (http://WWW.STYLINCONCEPTS.COM)

I guess I'll check Pep Boys... there are no O'Reilly's here.

I'm runnin a puralator w/mobil1 pure synthetic.

I've often been tempted to get one of those k&n oil filters but they are a bit more expensive. Anyone know if they even make a difference?

Yeah I do, it says K & N on the casing... that's it.

Ok, anyone have an educated opinion on the k&n?

Stay away from frams as theyre junk!!!! Wix,Baldwin,Hastings,and Napa ones are safe to use.

Oil filter review

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

I guess I'll check Pep Boys... there are no O'Reilly's here.

Did you try the Wix site to see if there's a distributor near you. If not I'm sure you an find some on line. I'm lucky, there's a few places around here that sell them. I get mine for about $7.00 a pop.

Oil filter review

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

It appears, according to the above review, that the Purolator Pure One is about the best filter available, due mainly to its synthetic media

I bought my wix filter at a chapion auto parts

Does anyone know who makes the Valvoline filters that the Valvoline Oil change stations use?

Fram is the worst oil filter on the market by far. My friends and I cut some filters open just out of pure curiousity to see which one had the best filtration system and we all had a great laugh when we saw how bad the Frams were... but they do run a great advertising campaign!


I use NAPA GOLD filters, and they're made by WIX. I used K&N filters for awhile, but WIX has always tested as being just as good for alot less money.

I opted for Mobil1 Because of the synthetic fibers. Besides it matched my oil in the shopping basket :smokin:

this time i used fram extended guard on the truck and wifes car. usually use wix/napa gold cause we get a smokin deal on them at work(can get a napa gold cheaper than a fram at wally) also run CASTROL 10w30 in both.

It's possible that what oil filter you use has nothing to do with how long your engine will last. That said, if you use Fram, you owe it to yourself to do some research. If you're obsessive enough about your truck to be reading about oil filters, you probably want a well-made product. At the very least, there are equal or better filters available for less money. Cut a Fram open and compare it to an AC Delco or a Wix, or even a Valucraft from Autozone. (A can opener will work at least once, but don't plan to use it on cans anymore.) Check out the Oil Filters forum on bobistheoilguy.com. A member named "lubeowner" has posted a lot of photos of Frams with tears through the media.

I use AC Delco PF59 on my '01 5.3--that's the "long" filter, not the thimble-sized one. I cut the last one open after 7200 miles and it looked fine--the media, glue, and seams were all intact.

To recap what somebody said earlier:

Fram=Pennzoil.

AC Delco, Bosch, Mobil 1, Super Tech (Wal-Mart), STP, K&N, and Valucraft (Autozone) are all made by the same company (Champion Labs), but there may be differences in things like the type and amount of filter media depending on the brand.

Wix makes Napa and Carquest filters, at least the premium models.

Purolator makes the Pepboys house brand, Quaker State and some Motorcraft filters. I think the Valvoline Maxlife filter is a Purolator, too. Like the Champion brands, there can be some differences. Pure One gets good marks for filtering ability and has a silicone antidrainback valve.

I "think" Amsoil filters are Baldwins.

no sale!

If it is a GM keep it GM. Use AC-delco oil filters.
For over 45 years I have saw people have oil pressure problems on start or running on the road when they use fram filters.
I can not understand why they would even think about using them.
Even if it saves a few cents it Does not make sense to me.
MT-2500

Posted by BlenderWizard - 10-28-2005 at 05:04 PM
"no sale!"

Huh?

Posted by BlenderWizard - 10-28-2005 at 05:04 PM
"no sale!"

Huh?

(I didn't get that one either. :wtf: )

Just put that in becasue when I check for new posts this thread pops up even if someone only voted. If I made the last post, I know the thread has a "new post" if someone voted.

no.

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There`s a reason Walmart sells Fram!

I've used K & N 3002's for the last couple hundred thousand miles, no problems. Also Castrol Syntec 10W-30. 5W-30 in my replacement stroker 383, installed at 370,000 - total mileage now 405,000.

Pep Boys and Kragen (sister company to Checker and Schuck's) both stock fairly complete coverage for American vehicles, certainly V-8 Chevies!

For my three older, out-of-warranty BMWs I like Purolator and Purolator One. Would recommend if you want to spend about $5 or less.

I actually switched to a purolator pure one today on my truck

have you guys heard of the new ultra filters that are out. that are re-useable u just clean them and put them back in

They used to have a toilet paper filter on the market to.
MT

Can't beat AC delco for $3.49! I have been using the super techs in my beater and most recently my grizzly. Hell of a filter for 2.07! Just can't bring myself to put a walmart filter on my truck! LOL ps, mobil 1 in everything but the lawn mowers!

Can't beat AC delco for $3.49! I have been using the super techs in my beater and most recently my grizzly. Hell of a filter for 2.07! Just can't bring myself to put a walmart filter on my truck! LOL ps, mobil 1 in everything but the lawn mowers!

I keep hearing good things about Mobil 1. I am wondering how well it does as compared to Royal Purple, because it is considerably cheaper.

Yep. Needs to be a sticky too.

I guess i am in the minority on this one. I use an amsoil remote filter. Because I do I lot of traveling to the river and like the ideal of the extra oil capacity.When the temp outside is 120+ and haulin my my toys.

While i posted a while back about my good experience with K&N filters and Castrol Syntec in my Suburban (about to try switching from !0W-30 to 5W-30, my HD Melling pump makes too much pressure when cold).

Wanted to mention that in my kids' 200,000 mile BMWs I've settled on Purolator filters from Pep Boys and Castrol High Mileage 20W-50 plus a quart of Lucas - seems to work great!

I just installed a pure 1 from purolator and some royal purple 5w-30 in my '03. Going on a road trip soon, so i will see if gas mileage improves. Also will be driving back with a hypertech III and hopefully an exhaust. Merry Christmas to ME!!! :biggrin:

About 500 miles ago I switched from Castrol GTX 5w30 and a Fram Tough Guard filter to Mobil 1 5w30 with a Mobil 1 filter. Very pleased so far. The first thing I noticed was cold weather startups were much improved. Before the Mobil 1 if it was around 30 degrees or so the truck would labor to turn over... now, in the same cold it might as wll be 100 degrees outside, the motor starts up quick. I'm taking my truck on a 300 mile trip tomorrow so I plan on comparing gas milage to check for any difference.

well i havnt changed my oil since i bought my new truck, but i did use napa gold(wix) and 5 quarts of valvoline max life with a quart of lucas. i also had a high volume oil pump so i was told by a couple people to use a wix filter, it didnt leak which was great. speaking of oil a buddy of mine used shell rotella t in his 88 350 and he tore that apart last week,said it was VERY clean, no sludge buildup or anything, this motor was ran hard and had 150k miles on it, i have started thinking about using rotella t now, although it is kind of expensive

Puro's all the way...

I wouldn't ever run a Fram, or any of the re-labeled ones (Pennzoil, Quaker State).. you'll see why below..

Opinions kill motors, do an analysis on your own:
http://www.blackstone-labs.com

I did an analysis on my oil after 5000mi. (which is my normal interval) on the following oil filters:

Purolator
Amsoil (I think this is actually a Baldwin filter)
K&N
Mobil 1
AC Delco
Napa (Wix)

I used Castrol GTX 10w-40 for all oil changes

There was little difference between them. Every car/truck will be different according to driving style, climate, etc.. so my results will do nothing for you other than show you that they were all relatively equal under similiar conditions...

I also did an analysis on a Fram after only 3000mi... It was incredibly worse than the others (at less mileage) and why I will never touch any vehicle of mine with another one..

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Some other tidbits:

IIRC, SuperTechs were made from Champion Labs.. but I think they have since switched to also being re-labeled Frams..

I also used to use the Puro L20123 filter for my truck ('00 Sierra 5.3L). It was the same as the L25288 but longer. I since found out that they no longer make the L20123 filters.. I can still find the Napa (Wix) versions around (P/N 1045)


-Shane

I posted 217,000 miles on a 1998 Chevrolet 1500 w/ 350 C.I. engine, using Castrol 10W30 and Sam Waltons finest oil filters @ $2.50 per. New owner has mentioned no mechanical problems in the last year of ownership.

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Some other tidbits:

IIRC, SuperTechs were made from Champion Labs.. but I think they have since switched to also being re-labeled Frams..


can you or some1 confirm that? thanks

can you or some1 confirm that? thanks

Some good info here. MT

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters.html
http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfi...lterstudy.html

MT,

I quickly scanned those links, relatively old since it didn't confirm AZ's statement

Some other tidbits:

IIRC, SuperTechs were made from Champion Labs.. but I think they have since switched to also being re-labeled Frams..

i've noticed the part numbers are similar on Super Tech, STP, & Fram... I know for a fact that autozone's private label w/ that orange grip paint are Frams:banghead:

soo, once again,

can you or some1 confirm that? thanks

Thanks to everyone who provided some real scientific information (by cutting open the filters yourself) or by providing links to others who have. Unfortunatly, i must say that i've typically used Fram for many years...not because of price but because I thought they were better filters based on childhood information. But like many of you, I love my truck (the wife says I'll replace her long before my truck...probably true. The trucks more reliable, hahaha) Anyhow, I sure won't be using Fram again...I can get Puralator up the street. Thanks again everyone.

I have a 07 Silverado V8 4.8---I went to get a oil filter and Advantage auto did not have them. I wanted a Purolator Pure One. They had to order one, part number L12222. They looked up a 06 vs 07 and they are NOT the same.
Anybody know why the oil filters are different from 06 to 07??.
The other filter for it is AC/Delco PF48 which they did not have either.

Thanks for any commets!!

Stash

what effect does an oil filter have on MPG? Thats new to me. I use the Mobil1 Extended performance filters, with great results.

On the review of the Purolator Pure One oil filter at this site http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html he was concerned of a possible flow restriction but the graph below shows the flow rate of the Pure One to be about the same as the Wix. I think that the Pure One is one of the better oil filters.



http://www.shoclub.com/images/oilarticle/Image14.gif

On the review of the Purolator Pure One oil filter at this site http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html he was concerned of a possible flow restriction but the graph below shows the flow rate of the Pure One to be about the same as the Wix. I think that the Pure One is one of the better oil filters.



http://www.shoclub.com/images/oilarticle/Image14.gif

WHat is the brand of the ultraguard? Never heard of it. Is that filter less effective, by flowing more? Is it compatible with synthetic oils? Please reply.

Ultraguard and Duraguard are both AC Delco oil filters.

So is the ultraguard the one to get? Is that what is preferred?

I used to use Delco Ultragards, til Checker's/Schuck's/Kragen stopped carrying them. Sometimes the SKU would cause the cash register to ring them up at the Duragard price, maybe that's why they dumped the item. They are supposed to be super filters. Only way I can get them locally is to order a case of 12 from a Delco warehouse distributor at $12-plus each!

So I've gone to the K&N.

I have a 07 Silverado V8 4.8---I went to get a oil filter and Advantage auto did not have them. I wanted a Purolator Pure One. They had to order one, part number L12222. They looked up a 06 vs 07 and they are NOT the same.
Anybody know why the oil filters are different from 06 to 07??.
The other filter for it is AC/Delco PF48 which they did not have either.

Thanks for any commets!!

Stash

07 is a complete redesign. unless you have the classic design 07 then it is the same as the 06. they may have changed the size of the oil filter in NBS 07. the 07 NBS have more horsepower than the classic 07.

Race bike you can use the standard chevy filter, just tell them when you go into the parts store you have the gm 5.3 silverado 99. They will give you the bigger "normal" size filter. The smaller filters are for the newer trucks. I dont know why GM would put such a small filter on a truck... But your filter and the silverado filter are the same base plate and thread pattern, Just ones a little longer.

i used to work in an oil change shop. we used to poke holes in the oil filters to drain the oil outa the filters. fram is JUNK! same with puralator oil filters. fram does not filter properly and without any strength at all, you can put a hole in it. one guy i worked with actually ripped one in half by twisting it. and pualator. we used puralator and they don't seal right. we had people come back all the time becuase the filters did not seal right. it was some thing internal on them some actually blew up. never had a problem with wix and you can never go wrong with oem. also i forgot, penzoil is the same as fram.

you can use the standard chevy filter, just tell them when you go into the parts store you have the chevy 5.3 silverado 99. They will give you the bigger "normal" size filter. The smaller filters are for the newer trucks. I dont know why GM would put such a small filter on a truck... But your filter and the silverado filter are the same base plate and thread pattern, Just ones a little longer.

wow, no wonder why the manufacturer went w/ a short/smaller filter;

the deeper, more capacity & more filter paper is ~2x more $$$

partsamerica.com online quoted here...

PF46 @ $4.18

PF59 @ $8.99

thanx for the confirmation though that it's out there!:icon16: now to see if my bro would like that filter installed next time the pc says to change it:popcorn:

wow, no wonder why the manufacturer went w/ a short/smaller filter;

the deeper, more capacity & more filter paper is ~2x more $$$

partsamerica.com online quoted here...

PF46 @ $4.18

PF59 @ $8.99

thanx for the confirmation though that it's out there!:icon16: now to see if my bro would like that filter installed next time the pc says to change it:popcorn:

Ouch
Check some of your parts places that have ac filters.
A lot of them will cut you a good price on ac filters.
MT

Yeah, IIRC from when I used ACDelco filters, the PF59 should only be like $4

Amsoil without a doubt

Ac Delco

Pure One filter with Mobil 1 oil

Pure One filter with Mobil 1 oil
Can't get any better than that...:thumbsup:

WIX, or napa or gm -forget the fram there just sub-standard

I use a WIX filter. turns out they make filters for everyone under the sun, but I've used them in everything from my 3/4 ton Silverado to a Volvo VHD Dump truck and EVERthing inbetween(including all my motorcycles). They are by far THE BEST filter for your money. If you get bored, cut that POS FRAM filter open, nothing but plastic, cardboard and thin metal. The WIS is a much more substantial filter. I also run AMSOIL for 20,000mi, I change my filter at 10k(or 1 yr, 6 months respectively) This has actually improved my fuel mileage and really has helped my engine run cooler( in both my blazer and silverado) I used to run AMSOIL filters but it turns out that for half the cost I can get the same filter, the only difference is the paintjob.
I would REALLY urge people to do your research and buy the filter and oil that performs the best, not the one who advertises the most!
Does anyone have the link for the independent study that was done a few years ago on oil and air filters? The shocker on that one was that Delco was the best air filter you could get. This was an amazing totally indepent study that would be useful for anyone.
Clink Clink
There's my 2 cents.

I use a WIX filter. turns out they make filters for everyone under the sun, but I've used them in everything from my 3/4 ton Silverado to a Volvo VHD Dump truck and EVERthing inbetween(including all my motorcycles). They are by far THE BEST filter for your money. If you get bored, cut that POS FRAM filter open, nothing but plastic, cardboard and thin metal. The WIS is a much more substantial filter. I also run AMSOIL for 20,000mi, I change my filter at 10k(or 1 yr, 6 months respectively) This has actually improved my fuel mileage and really has helped my engine run cooler( in both my blazer and silverado) I used to run AMSOIL filters but it turns out that for half the cost I can get the same filter, the only difference is the paintjob.
I would REALLY urge people to do your research and buy the filter and oil that performs the best, not the one who advertises the most!
Does anyone have the link for the independent study that was done a few years ago on oil and air filters? The shocker on that one was that Delco was the best air filter you could get. This was an amazing totally indepent study that would be useful for anyone.
Clink Clink
There's my 2 cents.

http://people.msoe.edu/%7Eyoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html


Wix are good.
In my are we can get AC deco for 2.75$ US where a wix runs around 5.50$

http://people.msoe.edu/%7Eyoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html


Wix are good.
In my are we can get AC deco for 2.75$ US where a wix runs around 5.50$
I buy a lot of my A C Delco parts from a A C Delco warehouse in my area that services dealers, independent garages and has recently started selling to the general public. There they sell a case (12) of oil filters of one size that is cheaper to buy than by buying them singly. They are shrink wrapped, bypassing the regular box that they come in, saving on packaging costs and thus,selling them at a lower overall cost.. This can be an economical purchase if you change your own oil regularly, and use a lot of filters. It also comes in handy if you own multiple vehicles that use the same numbered filter,( like me:grinyes: )
To find such a warehouse/retailer in your area, you can click on this link and enter your zip code:www.ACDelco.com

It's time to close this poll and this thread. It has been ongoing almost 2 years now. A good time frame for an open poll should be 90 days. Everytime someone new votes in it, it is resurrected no matter how long ago the last post was. Feel free to open a new poll/ thread if desired.
Thread closed.