Oil filter question
Oil filter question I want to change the oil on my car this weekend, I use Mobil 1 5w30 and a K&N oil filter. I have read on hear of people using longer oil filters, Is there any benifit to using them? And does K&N have one for the LS1, if so what is the part number?
Personally, the K&N oil filter is great, but overpriced by $3. Which really isn't much.
I stick to Delco filters.
I know Delco has a longer filter, not sure about K&N. I am sure someone will chime in with part numbers for you.
I stick to Delco filters.
I know Delco has a longer filter, not sure about K&N. I am sure someone will chime in with part numbers for you.
Byunspeed and Autozone has the filters for $10
(edited for correction)
The M1-206 is the longer filter. There was a thread about filters earlier in the week I believe.
(edited for correction)
The M1-206 is the longer filter. There was a thread about filters earlier in the week I believe.
Last edited by ROCNDAV; Aug 12, 2005 at 01:09 PM. Reason: correction
Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
Byunspeed and Autozone has the Mobil 1 filters for $10
I just bought a M1-302 which is the longer filter. There was a thread about filters earlier in the week I believe.
I just bought a M1-302 which is the longer filter. There was a thread about filters earlier in the week I believe.
Caution to V-8 viewers...that filter is for the V-6.....M1-106 is the "regular", M1-206 is the "long" filter for the 5.7's
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I think more filter area is a good thing. Slightly greater system capacity is a good thing. Some people agonize over 1/2 a quart of oil and a longer filter lets you put in the entire 6 quarts rather than just 5.5. I don't see any downside. I don't have a lowered car so a little longer filter doesn't bother me much.
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i've used the mobil 1 206 (long), and it stays flush with the pan. some people say it is a little restrictive, but I never had any problems.
used the delco long filter too, but it stuck down 1/4" i think below the pan.
I'm using the stock delco one now....
used the delco long filter too, but it stuck down 1/4" i think below the pan.
I'm using the stock delco one now....
Originally Posted by oohtwo WS6
Caution to V-8 viewers...that filter is for the V-6.....M1-106 is the "regular", M1-206 is the "long" filter for the 5.7's
, Now I have to go back and waste some time getting that exchanged.AZ's website shows the M1-206 for $10.99
http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker...00%7C%7EM1-206
Byunspeed has the K&N for $9.95 shipped:
http://byunspeed.com/catalog/product...8d556c5e1b40c8
One thing thats kind of neat about the K&N Filters is the 1" hex shape on the bottom, although they're pretty easy to get at on the fbodies.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Trick
Thanks for the help. One more question should I use a Mobile 1 filter rather then a K&N?
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Originally Posted by co.6z28
is going with the longer k&n worth it? or should i just stick with the regular
Originally Posted by co.6z28
is going with the longer k&n worth it? or should i just stick with the regular
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