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Topic: Oil Filters
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 5705
From:Saco, Maine, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-07-2000 07:44 PM
   
In the rack&pinion thread, John Z pointed out a couple links, and one is this page on oil filters.
http://www.htrd.com/htrd/oilfilters.html This was pretty enlightening. The page was written by an electrical engineer, but his reasoning seems sound. This comparison make my old standard, Fram, look pretty bad. Are there other tests on oil filters you are aware of? ------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Administrator
'72 Mustang Sprint 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac-Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC/CD4E IP: 209.222.81.112 |
SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 5705
From:Saco, Maine, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-07-2000 08:01 PM
Here are a couple oil filter makers;
http://www.pureoil.com/oil.htm
http://www.fram.com/oilfilters.html Still looking for an oil filter test site. Consumer Reports had nothing. ------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Administrator
'72 Mustang Sprint 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac-Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC/CD4E IP: 209.222.81.112 |
Just Jim
Senior Member Posts: 132
From:So Cal
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 03-07-2000 08:44 PM
I saw that oil filter study awhile back,Fram made him tone down the site or face a law suit!I compared a standard Ford Fram filter with a Motocraft and was amazed how cheap looking the Fram is.Kinda scarey.------------------
"Just Falcon Around"
1962 Falcon 351W
1958 Morris Minor 289 IP: 205.188.193.164 |
SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 5705
From:Saco, Maine, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-08-2000 09:21 AM
Fram used to be number 1. I wonder what happened?They are made by Allied Signal. The same people that bring us Autolite sparks plugs! ------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Administrator
'72 Mustang Sprint 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac-Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC/CD4E IP: 208.161.31.234 |
Clark
Senior Member Posts: 236
From:Rowlett,Texas
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-08-2000 09:51 AM
I used to work in the auto parts business and one day we were bored and cut a AC, Fram, Motorcraft and a no name filter in halve to see what the big difference was. The paper in these filters was almost identical except the motorcraft looked like a better quality filter. I have used Fram on all my vehicles except the mustang and have never had any problems. Besides I work for AlliedSignal and I need to keep a job  ------------------
69 351W Sportsroof Deluxe IP: 208.238.117.2 |
georgeb
Moderator Posts: 793
From:Solomons, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-08-2000 10:44 AM
The great filter debate is an endless one. Quality seems to vary from year to year for each manufacturer. I have noticed over the years that Bosch seems to make consistently high quality filters of all types.Of course, that could change... IP: 198.23.5.8 |
71Mach1
Senior Member Posts: 98
From:new jersey
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-08-2000 01:02 PM
Anyone have any info on Hastings oil
filters??I've always used Mobile 1 or Pure One
Oil filters in my 351C. IP: 128.96.146.129 |
SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 5705
From:Saco, Maine, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-08-2000 06:12 PM
I don't know about Hastings.It was nice to see Motorcraft, which they claim is a Purolator, got favorable reviews. ------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Administrator
'72 Mustang Sprint 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac-Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC/CD4E IP: 208.51.222.82 |
fordfan
Senior Member Posts: 583
From:Walla Walla, Wa, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-08-2000 06:32 PM
I've noticed in the auto store the other day that K&N has an oil filter out, i wonder if they are any good?, and if they make them for v-8 applications (the ones i saw were small).  I have a Pennsoil in my Truck!!
We just put one of those Fram w/teflon in the explorer we just finished rebuilding! wow i never would have guessed the poor quality of the Fram oil filters (what about air filters?). They used to be a good brand, so you always assume that they are still a good brand, even though they are putting junk on the shelves, that we are subsequently putting in our cars.  ------------------
Joseph J Shaffer IV
Walla Walla, WA
'68 Mustang Coupe
'64 Mercury Comet
'64 Ford Falcon
'43 Dodge WC-53
'41 Chevy Pickup
'70 Chevy Pickup IP: 206.63.146.9 |
brockjoe
Senior Member Posts: 404
From:Sioux City, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-08-2000 07:15 PM
it's bad when a big company uses brand recognition to make more $$. i know some people that work for wells blue bunny (ice cream plant) and they tell me the boxes have all kinds of brand names on them but the mix never changes. some of the store brands sell for a lot less for the same product. you like the name so we pay more and they give us less.
JoeIP: 152.163.204.194 |
SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 5705
From:Saco, Maine, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-08-2000 07:31 PM
You definately have to watch your back these days.Hey, that's what we're all here at M&M for! We'll watch each other's backs! So far, we know to use Motorcraft, Purolator or Wix {even AC if you can stand it} oil filters, until we find more research. ------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Administrator
'72 Mustang Sprint 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac-Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC/CD4E IP: 208.51.222.82 |
Just Jim
Senior Member Posts: 132
From:So Cal
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 03-08-2000 08:33 PM
Joe,thanks for the info.If I see any Fram or Wix brand ice cream here on the west coast I'll now it's really Wells Blue Bunny!------------------
"Just Falcon Around"
1962 Falcon 351W
1958 Morris Minor 289 IP: 205.188.193.178 |
Alkraut
Member Posts: 11
From:
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-08-2000 11:01 PM
The Purolator appears to be one of the best!
I confirmed, by comparison, that the "PRO LINE" filter sold by Pep Boys is a Purolator.At about $2 each, it's a real deal. For my '65 Mustang,however, I use the Motorcraft, I have always had good luck with them, and can always find the one for my car.
Al [This message has been edited by Alkraut (edited 03-08-2000).] IP: 204.80.232.59 |
fordfan
Senior Member Posts: 583
From:Walla Walla, Wa, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-09-2000 04:40 PM
Well, seeing as non of my fords run right now, i can put an AC on my Chevy! , anything is probably better than the penzoil filter there now.------------------
Joseph J Shaffer IV
Walla Walla, WA
'68 Mustang Coupe
'64 Mercury Comet
'64 Ford Falcon
'43 Dodge WC-53
'41 Chevy Pickup
'70 Chevy Pickup IP: 206.63.145.174 |
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