people use Mobil 1 syn oil..
#31
Originally Posted by kenempireex
people use Mobil 1 syn oil, what filter do you guys use? How many mile in between oil change?
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#38
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Actually I also said "not just for your motor" indicating I already covered the "engine" statement also.
If you look at the box, oem nissan filters often cover not only your engine but other engines in the nissan line. So, nissan isn't THAT specific with their oil/air filter designs.
And to quantify that statement, there have been numerous EOA's done on Nissan engines w/ different oils/filters that prove good aftermarket filters are not only adequate but often better than oem.
If you look at the box, oem nissan filters often cover not only your engine but other engines in the nissan line. So, nissan isn't THAT specific with their oil/air filter designs.
And to quantify that statement, there have been numerous EOA's done on Nissan engines w/ different oils/filters that prove good aftermarket filters are not only adequate but often better than oem.
Would you be so kind as to link the article claiming that aftermarket filters are "better" than OEM. Would like to read it for my own understanding of the subject. -Thanks. Hopefully, the article is done by an unbias third party such as a public university.
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Not the exception. Unless you have an oem filter chart detailing all the filter's applications. In fact, there are at least TWO filters for the V6 VQ35. One is short, other is long. Depending on what car it's in. Most likely for clearance reasons. So it's clear there is much leeway in terms of design.
You may browse this forum that has many, many, many tests done: http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...eads.php?Cat=0
And before you are finished the all hail for oem products. Nissan has even changed their design for more than one oil filter (to a cheaper design). They have even discontinued one specific oil filter for my old maxima VE30DE and then issued a VG30 powered maxima oil filter as a replacement. So how exactly can they do that?
In addition, that VE30DE filter spanned I4, V6 and even the V8. The only common theme was they all had VTC assemblies.
You may browse this forum that has many, many, many tests done: http://theoildrop.server101.com/foru...eads.php?Cat=0
And before you are finished the all hail for oem products. Nissan has even changed their design for more than one oil filter (to a cheaper design). They have even discontinued one specific oil filter for my old maxima VE30DE and then issued a VG30 powered maxima oil filter as a replacement. So how exactly can they do that?
In addition, that VE30DE filter spanned I4, V6 and even the V8. The only common theme was they all had VTC assemblies.
Originally Posted by TRIG
Most Nissan vechiles are powered by a version of the VQ 3.5L V-6 engine, thus requiring the same filer. Even though they are different cars they use essentially the same engine. Yes, there are some exceptions with some 4-cylinder models, but, again, they are exceptions to the rule and not the norm.
Would you be so kind as to link the article claiming that aftermarket filters are "better" than OEM. Would like to read it for my own understanding of the subject. -Thanks. Hopefully, the article is done by an unbias third party such as a public university.
Would you be so kind as to link the article claiming that aftermarket filters are "better" than OEM. Would like to read it for my own understanding of the subject. -Thanks. Hopefully, the article is done by an unbias third party such as a public university.
#40
Originally Posted by redlude97
Nissan doesn't even make its own filters, they are just rebadged filters from another manufacture. You've been brainwashed into thinking there is something special about the OEM filter
1. Radios
2. Tires
3. Wheels
4. Turbos (except for Mits.)
5. Superchargers
6. Locks
7. Carpets
8. Headlights
9. Speakers
10. Screws, push pins, etc.
11. Light bulbs
12. Fluids
13. Keys & Remote FOBS
14. Traction Control
15. Air filters
16. ECU components
There's more but I think you got the point by now.
This doesn't mean they didn't specify the tolerance specs to the third party suppliers, test each of the components that goes into their vechicles, and picked the best one that the vehcile's price segment could afford. There's a great article on the Bugatti Veyron's tires development. They had to work really hard with one of the tires company (i think it was Mich, not 100% sure) to produce a street legal tire compound that could hold up to 250+ MPH. Even though Bugatti didn't produce/manufacture it they had a large part its developing and testing of the rubber compound.
#43
Originally Posted by DHCrocks
if this was the case then it should apply to all aspects of the engine design including fluids, so you shouldn't even be using Mobil1, should use Nissan fluids only. Of course this does apply for the trans which needs to be Nissan.
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#44
Originally Posted by TRIG
To expand on your last argument: most car companies, not just Nissan, don't make their own oil filter. In fact most car companies don't make their own:
1. Radios
2. Tires
3. Wheels
4. Turbos (except for Mits.)
5. Superchargers
6. Locks
7. Carpets
8. Headlights
9. Speakers
10. Screws, push pins, etc.
11. Light bulbs
12. Fluids
13. Keys & Remote FOBS
14. Traction Control
15. Air filters
16. ECU components
There's more but I think you got the point by now.
This doesn't mean they didn't specify the tolerance specs to the third party suppliers, test each of the components that goes into their vechicles, and picked the best one that the vehcile's price segment could afford. There's a great article on the Bugatti Veyron's tires development. They had to work really hard with one of the tires company (i think it was Mich, not 100% sure) to produce a street legal tire compound that could hold up to 250+ MPH. Even though Bugatti didn't produce/manufacture it they had a large part its developing and testing of the rubber compound.
1. Radios
2. Tires
3. Wheels
4. Turbos (except for Mits.)
5. Superchargers
6. Locks
7. Carpets
8. Headlights
9. Speakers
10. Screws, push pins, etc.
11. Light bulbs
12. Fluids
13. Keys & Remote FOBS
14. Traction Control
15. Air filters
16. ECU components
There's more but I think you got the point by now.
This doesn't mean they didn't specify the tolerance specs to the third party suppliers, test each of the components that goes into their vechicles, and picked the best one that the vehcile's price segment could afford. There's a great article on the Bugatti Veyron's tires development. They had to work really hard with one of the tires company (i think it was Mich, not 100% sure) to produce a street legal tire compound that could hold up to 250+ MPH. Even though Bugatti didn't produce/manufacture it they had a large part its developing and testing of the rubber compound.