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Old 10-09-2008, 11:26 PM
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best oil filter

i was wondering what kind of oil filters you guys prefer, im using a fram toughguard.
just chime in with what you are running and what your experiences are
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Fram is the last brand I would buy. They rate low in most comparisons I have seen. I am currently using a NAPA Gold(made by Wix). I use AC-Delco, too.

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+1 for Wix/NAPA Gold
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I prefer the Purolator PureONE. I avoid Fram like the plague.
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I've used AC Delco since the car was new. I've switched over to WIX.
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Baldwin here.
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Carquest part # 85060, Made by WIX...
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Old 10-10-2008, 11:56 AM
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AC PF454 here...its the only one I have found that clears my big Kooks stepped 1 3/4"-1 7/8" headers...I have always liked AC filters...The K&N is nice too with the 1" bolt welded on the bottom for easy removal...

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I've always used wix on the SS, used Delco on my '97 and '94 Z's though.

Only one I've heard bad things about is fram.


edit: Shoebox has already nailed it.
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Originally Posted by green96z
i prefer the purolator pureone. I avoid fram like the plague.
^ +1
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The Amsoil EaO series is a good filter. They also make a shorty that crosses to the PF454, although the Amsoil is a hair longer, perhaps 1/8". I have a couple, but have yet to put one on my car. It appears that it will fit with my Kooks, but my headers aren't stepped, if that makes a difference.
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Thumbs up

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It appears that it will fit with my Kooks, but my headers aren't stepped, if that makes a difference.
Stepped lose 1/16" of clearance... if you're that close then you've got bigger problems.

Chalk another Wix user up on the list.
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car quest/purolator are the best.

delco is crap/cheapest you can get..... Motorcraft is a good filter too....

Look at the cage inside a delco its plastic.

Wix is the best
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Originally Posted by mdacton
Wix racing

Wix/napa
car quest/purolator are the best.

delco is crap/cheapest you can get..... Motorcraft is a good filter too....

Look at the cage inside a delco its plastic.

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It's not cheaper than the Fram, which is cardboard.
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