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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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i have been using the fram TG30, but was wondering if there was a better choice
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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I use ACDeco PF1218 for the camaro... Its larger or taller than the one that it calls for
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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AC Delco PF 454 here. Have also used the taller version PF 1218 before on an unlowered car but it hangs too low for comfort on this car.
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PF454 here as well.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Nads06111
i have been using the fram TG30, but was wondering if there was a better choice
thats the one i use
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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I have an oil cooler on my car with the PF 1218 and it hangs low but other things will hit that before the filter does. Also one benefit is that it makes it much easier to get the oil filter wrench on...
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Originally Posted by B4CZR2
I have an oil cooler on my car with the PF 1218 and it hangs low but other things will hit that before the filter does. Also one benefit is that it makes it much easier to get the oil filter wrench on...
short extension !!!

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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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I use K&N's offering on my T/A .. after seeing this
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.htmls i wouldnt run anything else
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interested in reading ur link but it wont work...
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interested in reading ur link but it wont work...
lol me too
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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AC Delco PF454
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Yay for being a nerd.

He added an S on the end of the link.

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

EDIT: Interesting read, but gave no incite as to why you run the K&N filter Unless it makes your oil turn into Royal Purple

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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Formula350
Yay for being a nerd.

He added an S on the end of the link.

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

EDIT: Interesting read, but gave no incite as to why you run the K&N filter Unless it makes your oil turn into Royal Purple
Was this someone who just decided to compare oil filter for the fun of it? Interesting read. However I will still be sticking with a plain old ACDelco filter...
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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I run a wix filter. the longer the filter the more filtration.

not sure on the p/n
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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i am currently running the pf 454 but when the new motor drops I am going to run the taller 1218. Like tony said, longer the filter the more filtration.
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mobil or ac delco for me.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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I met a k&N rep and was told that their filters were the same filter a Mobile One filter with the exception of the nut on the end for safty wire and a thicker can material. The 454 crosses over to a 602 Mobil one one filter but double check. You will notice that your oil stays clear a lot longer with this filter.
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By the site name, I'd say it's a personal user doing that.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Stumpalump
I met a k&N rep and was told that their filters were the same filter a Mobile One filter with the exception of the nut on the end for safty wire and a thicker can material. The 454 crosses over to a 602 Mobil one one filter but double check. You will notice that your oil stays clear a lot longer with this filter.
10 more minutes longer? lol Dirty oil means it's doing it's job. (And yes, I know you can go a couple hundred miles and still have fairly clean/clear oil.)
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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K&N here...with the royal purple.
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