What brand of Oil Filter are you using??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67chevemall · 08-25-2004, 02:40 PM

Just wondering what is a good brand?
I can only find crappee ones!

What is the best brand!

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2004, 02:47 PM

The best one on the market is the Mobile 1 filter...but the best for the money is NAPA.

Joe67 · 08-25-2004, 02:50 PM

I run the Mobil 1 filter or FRAM on my 2000 GMC.

Jeremy_5 · 08-25-2004, 02:58 PM

I run napa gold

Joe67 · 08-25-2004, 03:00 PM

Looks like WIX makes NAPA filters

http://www.salemboysauto.com/faqs/de...Action=Q&ID=40

frogsmakr · 08-25-2004, 03:52 PM

wix

72k5 · 08-25-2004, 03:59 PM

Wix or NAPA, Purolator Pure One

68jimmy · 08-25-2004, 04:37 PM

napa gold...

YellowMenace · 08-25-2004, 04:48 PM

I try to only use WIX. If my Oreilly doesn't have the WIX part # I need I will occassionally cross the street to AutoZone and get Bosch.

dallas71 · 08-25-2004, 04:53 PM

Wix

barn9 · 08-25-2004, 05:00 PM

Wix for me.

71Chev · 08-25-2004, 05:06 PM

Only wix or a branded wix filter like napa gold. the difference in the gold and silver is the gold has the anti-drain back valve, the cheaper Silver does not.
Fram fillters have very little filter media in them, and are junk in my opinion. Cut open a wix and a fram and see the difference for yourselves.

grayw0lf · 08-25-2004, 05:20 PM

I like my SuperTech. Yep. Wal-mart $1.96 special. It does a good job & is very cost effective (I do a lot of driving).

www.bobistheoilguy.com

71chevydude · 08-25-2004, 05:59 PM

i use AC DELCO in both my rides...seems to be a good filter to me....

keota · 08-25-2004, 06:01 PM

I Only Use K&n Oil Filters On A Dual Oil Filter System. I Also Use K&n Air Filters.....the Very Best Of Both.

Willy Prost · 08-25-2004, 07:41 PM

It is regular Purolator or AC Delco for me. Whichever is on sale at the time of the oil change.

sdmahr · 08-25-2004, 07:49 PM

AC Delco or Wally Worlds Super Tech ! ! ANYTHING BUT A FRAM ! !

**lock** · 08-25-2004, 08:00 PM

Based on test Ive seen I use anythign but Fram. Purolator or AC Delco is usually easiest for me to get ahold of. Do like Napa Gold as well though.

**68 Stepside** · 08-25-2004, 08:02 PM

I use a motorcraft in my stang, and my truck is gonna be getting a napa gold after the cam is replaced and broken in... I also have to add, a friend of mine has used Fram forever....and every single one of his vehicles has had a noisy valvetrain at startup. I never once thought about it (thought it was a mopar thing as that's all he owns), until I saw the oil filter study site. I guess frams are good for noisy valvetrains....

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

**MJN** · 08-25-2004, 09:14 PM

AC Delco, no substitues allowed

neonlarry · 08-25-2004, 09:58 PM

I use K&N same as mobil 1 except for the nut on the bottom both made by Champion.
Another real good filter if you can find them is the Donaldson. If you feel really rich you can be a showoff and get one of these:
http://www.cmfilters.com/spin-on.cfm

cochran63 · 08-25-2004, 10:22 PM

I always run a napa gold on my trucks and a napa silver on the caddy.

WRMZ71 · 08-25-2004, 10:29 PM

Does anybody know if the STP filters are worth a crap? Man all these years i've been using fram, and you guys are just now telling this

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2004, 10:35 PM

Anyone remember the old toilet paper oil filters? I hear those were the absolute best filters ever...any one confirm/deny that?

neonlarry · 08-25-2004, 10:57 PM

^ They worked great, took out moisture way better than regular filters (means less acid builup). But you still needed to run a regular filter as they were a bypass filter. I used to run them on all my cars (for Andy this is dad speaking).

08-25-2004, 02:40 PM	#1
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	What brand of Oil Filter are you using??? Just wondering what is a good brand? I can only find crappee ones! What is the best brand! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

08-25-2004, 02:50 PM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	I run the Mobil 1 filter or FRAM on my 2000 GMC. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-25-2004, 02:58 PM	#4
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	I run napa gold __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

08-25-2004, 03:00 PM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Looks like WIX makes NAPA filters http://www.salemboysauto.com/faqs/de...Action=Q&ID=40 __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-25-2004, 03:59 PM	#7
72k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 566	Wix or NAPA, Purolator Pure One __________________ 350 ETec 170 heads, Performer, HEI, Holly TBI, 700r4, 14 bolt rear, F&R lockers, lots of off road improvements.

08-25-2004, 02:47 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The best one on the market is the Mobile 1 filter...but the best for the money is NAPA.

08-25-2004, 03:52 PM	#6
frogsmakr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Sherwood AR Posts: 553	wix

08-25-2004, 04:37 PM	#8
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	napa gold...

08-25-2004, 04:48 PM	#9
YellowMenace Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Katy, TX (Houston) Posts: 73	I try to only use WIX. If my Oreilly doesn't have the WIX part # I need I will occassionally cross the street to AutoZone and get Bosch.

08-25-2004, 04:53 PM	#10
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Wix __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

08-25-2004, 05:00 PM	#11
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Wix for me. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

08-25-2004, 05:06 PM	#12
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Only wix or a branded wix filter like napa gold. the difference in the gold and silver is the gold has the anti-drain back valve, the cheaper Silver does not. Fram fillters have very little filter media in them, and are junk in my opinion. Cut open a wix and a fram and see the difference for yourselves. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

08-25-2004, 05:20 PM	#13
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	I like my SuperTech. Yep. Wal-mart $1.96 special. It does a good job & is very cost effective (I do a lot of driving). www.bobistheoilguy.com __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

08-25-2004, 05:59 PM	#14
71chevydude Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Russellville, AR Posts: 15	i use AC DELCO in both my rides...seems to be a good filter to me....

08-25-2004, 06:01 PM	#15
keota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 52	oil filters I Only Use K&n Oil Filters On A Dual Oil Filter System. I Also Use K&n Air Filters.....the Very Best Of Both.



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08-25-2004, 07:41 PM	#16
Willy Prost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 398	It is regular Purolator or AC Delco for me. Whichever is on sale at the time of the oil change.

08-25-2004, 07:49 PM	#17
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	AC Delco or Wally Worlds Super Tech ! ! ANYTHING BUT A FRAM ! !

08-25-2004, 08:00 PM	#18
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Based on test Ive seen I use anythign but Fram. Purolator or AC Delco is usually easiest for me to get ahold of. Do like Napa Gold as well though. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

08-25-2004, 08:02 PM	#19
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I use a motorcraft in my stang, and my truck is gonna be getting a napa gold after the cam is replaced and broken in... I also have to add, a friend of mine has used Fram forever....and every single one of his vehicles has had a noisy valvetrain at startup. I never once thought about it (thought it was a mopar thing as that's all he owns), until I saw the oil filter study site. I guess frams are good for noisy valvetrains.... http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay Last edited by 68 Stepside; 08-25-2004 at 08:17 PM.

08-25-2004, 09:14 PM	#20
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,051	AC Delco, no substitues allowed

08-25-2004, 09:58 PM	#21
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	I use K&N same as mobil 1 except for the nut on the bottom both made by Champion. Another real good filter if you can find them is the Donaldson. If you feel really rich you can be a showoff and get one of these: http://www.cmfilters.com/spin-on.cfm __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

08-25-2004, 10:22 PM	#22
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	I always run a napa gold on my trucks and a napa silver on the caddy. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

08-25-2004, 10:29 PM	#23
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Does anybody know if the STP filters are worth a crap? Man all these years i've been using fram, and you guys are just now telling this

08-25-2004, 10:35 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Anyone remember the old toilet paper oil filters? I hear those were the absolute best filters ever...any one confirm/deny that?

08-25-2004, 10:57 PM	#25
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	^ They worked great, took out moisture way better than regular filters (means less acid builup). But you still needed to run a regular filter as they were a bypass filter. I used to run them on all my cars (for Andy this is dad speaking). __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

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