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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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i searched but was hoping to get some current opinions on whats the best oil filter. I plan on running 5w30 mobil 1 full synthetic
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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I usually run the ACdelco filter PF46. Have heard good things about WIX filters, I'll be using one of those next.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Several topics about this. The K&N version is good as well.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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I use the PF-49 with the anti-drainback valve.
For all your lubrication issues go to:
bobistheoilguy.com

There is all kinds of info there.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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I use K&N as well. Supposedly that flows the best.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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ya i was thinking acdelco or wix
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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SEARCH!!!! I know you said you searched, but if you did and found any real percentage of what is out there you really shouldn't have to ask this question. What oil/filter to use is brought up a LOT, you should be able to find multiple threads about this from the past few months alone.

K&N, Mobil 1, Wix are all very good bets.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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i used K&N.
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i use mobil 1 full syn. and a special filter just for fully syn. oil..forget what its called though
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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Hey weezer the PF49 is longer correct? saw it at the store..heard good things
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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wix, ac-delco, pureONE, k&n, mobil 1.

all very good filters.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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wix is the best value for your money. If you want to spend the dough however, mobil 1 and K&N are the top of the line filters
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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well i bought the k&n filter, how many quarts do you guys generally use? 6?
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5.5 quarts.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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I use the Mobil 1 M 206 filter because it is slightly longer than our stock filter. Also you may want to switch the weight of the oil you are using to something higher. Mobil 1 is a thin oil by nature. Their 30W are actually closer to a 20W. I used to run the Mobil 1 10W-30 and would burn a quart every 3,000 miles. Switching to their 5W-40 full syn solved that problem for me.
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