which oil filter do you use and why ?

1. K&N
2. MANN
3. OEM
4.MOBIL-1
5 other ?

 

i'll start its either K&N or OEM for me.
K&N i pick because of the company's r&d dept. and the 20+ years of producing good products.
OEM well i choose that beacuse its manufactured to specs of the vehical

 

I use the K & N first because it's a good filter and second because of the 1" nut they welded to the end of the can which makes it very easy to service in tight spaces.

 

Normally I would use K&N, but for my 4.0 03 XJ8, they do not list a filter (Oil that is). So I bought a Mobil One.

 

MOtorcraft (OEM) for me. Costs the same as any other filter out there. Was what the car was designed around.

 

I've seen a web page where the guy (well at least I think its a guy) bought all the different mfg oil filters for the same application and then cut them open and did a spreadsheet on the type of check valve, number of pleats, surface area, filter material, etc. It was quite interesting to say the least.
I have been using NAPA gold and silver for years on most of my vehicles and have been happy with them.
I also learned that like batteries, there are alot of filters made by the same mfg for several different retailers.
I NEVER use Fram.
Good topic!
Chad

 

I've read the same write-up. I'll admit that, since reading it, I don't use Fram filters on my Jags. I feel a bit silly, though, because I used Fram filters forumpteen years with no ill results....at least none that I could see, feel, or measure. I'll still use them on the family beaters if that's what's on sale that particular day <grin>

Nowadays I use Jag OEM just because it makes me feel good. I've heard, though not confirmed, that Jag has changed filter vendors 2-3 times in the last 10 years or so. I don't know who actually makes 'em. Cooper ?

Cheers
DD

PS-If I run out of OEM I use Bosch or AC Delco.

 

What is this..the 100th thread on this topic?

Factory

 

You just can't wear out some topics. [&:]

 

Well, I might be crazy, but I'm using Wix. Supposedly they are good filters ...

 

Wix for me as well they are the same as the Napa Gold filters. I also like the mobil-1 filters.

I agree 100% that fram filters are crap. Put one on your land rover and the first surprise you'll have is your oil light greeting you on start up. Change the filter to a quality one and it goes away.

 

No doubt due to the crappy check valve or lack thereof.
The NAPA gold for one of my BMW applications was a Mann so NAPA is outsourcing to whatever for different applications

 

Motorcraft... Mobil-1s are excellent and are designed to be used with synthetics, K&Ns are decent.. But, OEM is definitely the best..