Cheap Bastards at Purolator(56k no)

[S14DB]

They decided to make the oil filter for the KA smaller.
The red seals are the same size but the new case is barely wider than it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/S14DB/240sx/Oil/PL24457oldNew1.jpg
The body is the same hight but the new one has more of dome on the end.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/S14DB/240sx/Oil/PL24457oldNew2.jpg
It's about 1/4" smaller. So the filter material is smaller.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/S14DB/240sx/Oil/PL24457oldNew3.jpg

I noticed it was smaller when my filter wrench would not grab the new one and had about 1/8" clearance all around. I thought I had bought the wrong filter. I checked the numbers and they were the same. I pulled the old fliter and saw how they had skimped to put a smaller filter medium with the same o-ring size. This is the cheapest thing I've ever seen. I guess a couple cents on a couple filters adds up...

[zero.counter]

The same thing was done by FRAM after their buyout...

[v8blakdak]

eh purolator is still good.

fram is the worst.

[m0rex]

So whats good. I got a k&n and running royal purple and my oil is dirteee and its only been 1500 miles.

[95Blue240sx]

Wix baby, WIX!

[SpdElemts]

I second wix!!! Never changed except for color for the past 4 years

[iggy]

oem nissan filters :)!

[TurDz]

if you're gonna get cheap brands, get supertech from wal-mart. as long as it's made in USA, it's coming from the same plant as STP filters, which are rated the best. The folks at maxima.org have done a lot of research on oil filters with anaylsis from blackstone laboratories.

[sultan]

you could always run a bigger filter. i use a ford motorcraft fl400s, which is the filter for a 1994 mustang with the V6 (if you don't want to use motorcraft). i've been using them on my Q45 for a while and also put one on my 240 the first time i changed the oil. stock filter is so small, and yes, the stock filter for the Q45 is the same as the 240.

[black s13]

the o ring is about the same size on just about every filter, and theres generally about 5 different threads (excluding exotics ect. obviously) so as long as the threads are correct, and the filter physically fits, youre good.

i believe a fram PH5 (or was it PH2?) will thread onto a KA, but the space is really really tight.

edit: i only use nissan :)

[MakotoS13]

i run STP on account of the gapevine's good word.

[ZK]

OEM filters. I'd use the FRAM stuff now and then if I was desperate.

[smellslikecurry]

mobil 1 filters

[wootwoot]

I was never a fan of purolator anyway

[xtreme_s14]

nissan oem oil filters! i like it 'coz it's blue.. =)

[The Riot Hero]

NAPA filters own all. theyre the same as mobil1 and K&N but half the price, like literlaly the same filter, different paint.

[RSP13-Sideways]

MOBIL 1 FILTERS IF YA GOT THE MONEY! I always use Mobil1 full synthetic w/ Mobil1 filters....NO PROBLEMS HERE!

[chlatboy]

im running bosch. Any word on these?

[HyperTek]

champion or champion labs makes k&n oil filters etc..

someone should build oil filters with magnets in them, they could raise the fuck out of pricing on em lol

[kandyflip445]

Can't you get a magnet array that goes on the outside of the filter? Or a magnetic drain plug.

[chuy]

Mobil1 filter and Redline

[wootwoot]

MOBIL 1 FILTERS IF YA GOT THE MONEY! I always use Mobil1 full synthetic w/ Mobil1 filters....NO PROBLEMS HERE!


same as Powerflo as well, I think they are all manufactured by Powerflo or one other keybrand that manufacturers them all

[PooPoo240]

someone should build oil filters with magnets in them, they could raise the fuck out of pricing on em lol

Purolator PureOne beat out the Mobil 1 filter on a test. I think it's on the AMSOIL website.

anywho...PureOne filters do come with magnets I think in the larger applications.
All of the PureOne filters for my Acura 3.2TL has a magnet right in the middle of it.

I for one use Purolator PureOne with Royal Purple lubricants.

[chris4130]

Royal Purple lubricants.

hahaha they are still around? Damn..... what a gimik

[nocturnaldrifter]

<--- Mobil 1 whore for life :D I just bought one yesterday, but they don't make high performance mobil 1 (15w-50) anymore :confused: they just have that clean 5000 crap and the 7500 and extended performance. They still have the 15w-50 at the mobil gas stations though, whats up with that.

[nismo2491]

I use bosch filters...

[kandyflip445]

I think you should cut them open and see if they're different on the inside. That's what really matters anyways.

[JuJuBee]

i use oem filters

[ranisron]

oem nissan... for both the 240sx and altima...

[supportTHEezln]

I use PE. =|

[sandcrawler]

amsoil filters, oversized, excellent flow, excellent filtration. even if you don't like their oil, their filters are absolutely the best. check www.bobistheoilguy.com for discussion

[S14DB]

I guess this is my next purchace
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/OILFLTR-10PAK.jpg
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code=15208-00003PK

[publicenemy137]

^ yep, oem filters is the way to go. I only use oem filters as well

[Ghettokracker71]

NAPA filters own all. theyre the same as mobil1 and K&N but half the price, like literlaly the same filter, different paint.


Napa filter is actually a wix

[garagelu]

I use toyota oil filters on my s13 sr20det. I compared it to the oem nissan filter and its the same dimensions as the toyota one. The dimensions, o ring size and thread is all same. But from oil filter comparison test, toyota filters come out on top. Plus they are made my denso so definately quality. Main reason I use it is because I have a 98 corolla for a daily driver so that means I dont have to run to two different dealerships to buy filters.

[smelly240]

ive cut them all open... most of em are all the same garbage. fram was the crappiest. entire thing was like old cardboard shit.

i have toyota filters now tho - filter from a hachi fits the greddy kit.

[zerooath]

i like mobile 1 they "supposedly" clean the best and are actually rated .2 percent better than k&n. Although .2 percent is not a big difference its .2% closer to perfection.

I have never used an oem filter because Nissan here is such a damn hassle and never have parts in stock and it takes forever for them to get your order in.

[Antihero983]

Can't you get a magnet array that goes on the outside of the filter? Or a magnetic drain plug.

is a magnetic plug worth it? ive heard yes and no from different people...

[opponheimer]

i use amsoil Ea filters, theyre $15 a pop.. really high quality.

[ixfxi]

OEM


the best

[S14DB]

way to bump old threads