oil filter/oil question

[95se]

I bought the fram high mileage oil filter and Mobil 1 Full synthetic high mileage 10W/30 oil the other day. Was wondering if these were good or not. I'm a little concerned about them because they say they have additives to help the seals and such but have heard bad things about additives so wanted to get opinions on these before using them. I've been using the normal mobil 1 full synthetic oil 10W/30 in summer and 5W/30 in winter for a long time now but never have used the high mileage 10W/30.

thanks

[lil240sx95]

why would you get fram? there is your first mistake....you didn't say what car/engine

[loosesocksdiff]

If you have KA just use STP oil filter. but if your running SR use oem oil filter.

[!Zar!]

Amsoil all around.

[emersonLP]

Fram is garbage.
Mobile 1 is ok but not truly a full synthetic anymore.

I used royal purple 10w-30 and a Wix filter in my SR.
Now I use European blend Castrol 0w-30 in my Z with a K&N filter (though they are overpriced).

[projectRDM]

OEM oil filter for the win.

[spg240sx]

ditch the Fram filter and get a Mobil 1 or OEM filter

[240trainee]

Yep, Fram sucks a giant dick.

Running a Mobil 1 now with the relocation, Giant ass fucking filter, I love it.

[95se]

I bought a K&N filter the other day. Thinking about getting 5W/30 mobil 1 sythetic instead of the 10W/30 high mileage that I got. I read even if its hot climate the 5w/30 works fine then I don't have to change in winther.

[veeates36]

What's wrong with FRAM..? i figure they've been around for this long so they must be doing something right.. Right..?

[240trainee]

What's wrong with FRAM..? i figure they've been around for this long so they must be doing something right.. Right..?

They used to be better, but their quality has gone to shit these days.

[veeates36]

They used to be better, but their quality has gone to shit these days.

Really..? that sucks to hear/read FRAM was pretty much my 1st filter choice..

[djcobra]

I found this on the internet (searching for oil filters) came up with this. Alot of you guys say to install OEM oil filters, after reading this I think I might stick with K&N oil filters for my SR. Let the pictures do the talking...

http://www.myg37.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175085

[adrians_s13]

<- royal purp 10w30 w/ k&n filter...

[veeates36]

I found this on the internet (searching for oil filters) came up with this. Alot of you guys say to install OEM oil filters, after reading this I think I might stick with K&N oil filters for my SR. Let the pictures do the talking...

http://www.myg37.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175085

Wow, Great find. thanks for the info.. +1 for you.

[Risu2112]

oops double post..

[Risu2112]

Rather than just say Fram filters suck, it's important to point out reasons why, In my case I had 3 out of 4 consecutive fram filters after 3,000 miles break their retaining spring for the bypass valve, seems the fram's are using a cheap piece of plastic there. Basically this means after stomping around on it and getting the bypass to open up a few times, it ends up sticking open and so you get zero filtration till your next oil change, oops.

I'm using mobile 1's now out of habit (and have yet to see a stuck open bypass valve), although there are many other good options. ^^

[0wn3r]

I found this on the internet (searching for oil filters) came up with this. Alot of you guys say to install OEM oil filters, after reading this I think I might stick with K&N oil filters for my SR. Let the pictures do the talking...

http://www.myg37.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175085

At no point does he say which filtering media is actually better. He only says the dimensions of the media are different.

I've heard of more people having their engines fail due to oil simply because of starvation issues (not enough oil put in) or not changing their oil properly (putting the filler cap back on, filter falling off, plug not torque'd right / falling out..)

IMO, which of course I don't claim to be an expert, any filter and any oil would be ok. Older engines, bad seals, and significantly long-term use of poor quality products or maintenance would cause failure. I think the discussion between synthetic and regular is just BS and mostly opinionated. I'm not saying they aren't different, but I am saying that they aren't that different.

Let's face it, if you drive your car 200-250k miles you're probably going to be sick of it anyways.

If Fram really was that terrible, you'd see tons of cars on the side of the road w/ blown engines. I'm sure alot of people use them. Would I use a cheaper Fram filter of race event? Maybe not, but that's just my opinion- not fact.

[vespaman]

frame is a stupid Dick!
K&N + royal purple 10/30 all the way

[Flipzide]

I've used fram oil filters at track days redlining a single cam w/o problems....

I've also used oem oil filters at track days redlining a single cam w/o problems....

It's all good.

[0wn3r]

I've used fram oil filters at track days redlining a single cam w/o problems....

I've also used oem oil filters at track days redlining a single cam w/o problems....

It's all good.

I imagine you change your oil immediately before or after each even though?

[95se]

isn't royal purple really expensive?? Couldn't you save money and still get a good oil with mobil 1 full synthetic

[calico]

9 dollars for 5 quarts of mobil 1 conventional oil at walmart. it works just fine for me

[mr_240sx]

oem filter and motul or royal purple oil and your set!

[loveskylines]

Mobil 1 and Power Enterprise Oil Filter. It has a magnet inside to catch all the metal crap floating around i use them for 2-3 oil changes depending how hard i drive the car...

[w0nderbr3ad]

Saw this on another forum, but whether or not the quality of the review is accurate is beyond me.

http://spyderchat.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=52577&st=0&start=0

[flip3d]

oem filter and valvoline synpower 5w30

[4bangers]

if you have sr engine, can you use 240sx oem filter that you get at dealership? or you have to get sr engine specific filter?

where else do you guy get oem filter beside dealership, they charge a ton.

[redsuns3838]

if you have an SR you use a SR20 filter off a sentra.

but i personally just get the OEM Silvia oil filters from a local dealership that imports them, and run either eneos/motul/royal purple 10-30 or something similar.

all around $ 7-8 a liter

[0wn3r]

oem filter and valvoline synpower 5w30

exactly what i use (except 10w30)

4bangers, try looking at thenismoshop.com...that's where I got my SR20DET oil filters. it's true though, the ones I got were made in China

[bigOdom1]

if you have an SR you use a SR20 filter off a sentra.

but i personally just get the OEM Silvia oil filters from a local dealership that imports them, and run either eneos/motul/royal purple 10-30 or something similar.

all around $ 7-8 a liter

you were buying sentra oil filters too there is no oem silvia filter that differs from the sr20 filter here for a 200sx.

[Soup Nazi]

OEM oil filter for the win.


QFT.........

[Pho Man]

I'm running the OEM oil filter or either a K&N on my SR20. As for a oil, usually run the Mobil 1 syn 5w-30 or 10w-30. I've had the royal purple stuff in tranny's and engines and I've had bad luck with royal purple. Also have tried castrol 5w-30 syn and thought that I didn't hold up as well as the mobil 1.

[Ninjabread]

Oem oil filters
castrol gtx 10w30 in my sr.

Change the oil often.

I figure (this is just a feeling) that I'm better to buy "cheap" oil and change it often, then buy expensive oil and change it at a greater interval.

15$ for castrol
40$ for mobil 1

I change my oil about once a month, or after every 2 events.

[drift into a curb]

use what you want, but try http://www.filtermag.com

Testing one out right now. It traps smaller particles with magnet power! Seems pretty reliable. My motor has been happy. I don't think there's any real downsides to it. You probably spend more on dinner for you and girl, so try it out. $45 for the RA-250 (for harder driving) or they sell the smaller model SS-250 with smaller magnets.

[0wn3r]

I figure (this is just a feeling) that I'm better to buy "cheap" oil and change it often, then buy expensive oil and change it at a greater interval.

Heh, that wouldn't be good for the environment :ughug:

[bboyt3nsk]

Im surprised I havent seen WIX filter out of any of you guys.

I use WIX filters and Mobil 1

[smurfgcr]

wix makes good filters but i dont see them much anymore, i know napa sells somthing of a "nascar" brand filter that wix makes. got some cyclone technology or somthing in it...

[JRas]

Mobile 1
Bosch Filter

next oil change I'll probably use a Mobile 1 filter

[sliEighty]

wow old thread sorry...

[Bubbles]

I ran a fram for quite a while before I found out how shitty they are.

This was on a Honda though, the same rules don't apply.

[Shaminii]

The main reason I use a K&N filter is because you can use a 1 inch socket to remove it. There's one thing I hate about doing an oil change on 240's is taking out the oil filter, especially where its located. Those oil filter tools never to shit for me. I just did my oil change today with Mobil1 10w30 full synthetic and a K&N filter.

[JRas]

ditch the FRAM filter

I'd use Mobile 1 filter or Bosch Prem filter, over OEM filters

open up a FRAM and OEM and they are basically the same

stay away from High Mileage oils they just use different additives to try to fix leaks by making the seals expand.

[idriveattz32]

i go back and fourth between wix filters (napa-gold or genuine) and Purolator Pure-One filters. Amsoil makes a killer filter but its $20, so no thanks. I also use the slightly larger filter for the larger or older VQ engines as the mouthwashed size spec filter is just laughable.

I go back and fourth with oils too, usually Valvoline full-syn, Amsoil full-syn, or Penzoil full-syn. I just changed my oil and got 5qts and filter for $28.

Now im considering switching to the KA/300ZX spec filters as it is considerably larger.

[redclaw05]

I run Rotella Diesel truck oil in my car.

[240sxvaj]

<- royal purp 10w30 w/ k&n filter...

you forgot to put FTW!:naughtyd:

[LongGrain]

my oem oil filter on my SR fell off and now i need to rebuild my motor

i'm not saying this was the filters fault, i have no idea at this moment.

but i will not be using OEM filters anymore..

[Z33dori]

i usually run STP filter and Mobile 1

but i think imma switch greddy oil filters after i do a relocation kit

[JRas]

my oem oil filter on my SR fell off and now i need to rebuild my motor

i'm not saying this was the filters fault, i have no idea at this moment.

but i will not be using OEM filters anymore..

threads stripped?

[0wn3r]

open up a FRAM and OEM and they are basically the same

you cut them open yourself? where did you get that info? I know the OEM filter has a paper endcap, but i thought the filter media was better (either design or media itself)

I go back and fourth with oils too, usually Valvoline full-syn, Amsoil full-syn, or Penzoil full-syn. I just changed my oil and got 5qts and filter for $28.

You know, Valvoline Synpower is only $18 at walmart for the 5qt jug.