What oil filters do you guys use?
The seal rings have been known to come loose on Honeywell filters as well.
All FRAM filters they've opened up are cardboard end caps. Unless something has changed after 2008, then they're still cardboard. Either way, the paper element is still scaring people away.
All FRAM filters they've opened up are cardboard end caps. Unless something has changed after 2008, then they're still cardboard. Either way, the paper element is still scaring people away.
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MUST WATCH VIDEO - of all the oil filter cut-open reviews that are out there, this is easily the most entertaining. I absolutely laugh my head off every time I watch this. But it is also good info.
Pure 1 here. Used to run TG fram.
Pure 1 here. Used to run TG fram.
Newer Honda oil filters are made by Honeywell, the same company that makes FRAM, that's why all the cardboard. The old JDM Honda oil filters were made by Wix, and for the price, were much better than most filters on the market. I overlooked that minor detail when I went to the dealer to pick up a few filters, thanks for reminding me. At least I didn't pay much for them and they're for the MDX, which is just a beater.
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There are better alternatives than the OCOD for low end filters, which I'll state again are overpriced for what they are (cardboard end caps, lower quality construction).
Fram Ultra and Extended Guard filters are quite robust and a good value.
Fram Ultra and Extended Guard filters are quite robust and a good value.
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LOL there is NOTHING wrong with the way Frams are constructed, they are just overpriced for the OCOD variant. Has anyone ever had FIRST HAND experience using them?
I just picked up a Fram Ultra and have used OEM filters in the past for my car, OEM for the wife's car. I've never had an issue with OEM either.
http://www.fram.com/enca/products/oi...tra_oil_filter
Fram is perfectly fine, they had a few shitty runs decades ago (think 30 or so years) and like any business re-engineer, redevelop, and retest their filters. I wouldn't compare a '12 CTS-V to an '82 Cimarron.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cttLaWepdL0
I just picked up a Fram Ultra and have used OEM filters in the past for my car, OEM for the wife's car. I've never had an issue with OEM either.
http://www.fram.com/enca/products/oi...tra_oil_filter
Fram is perfectly fine, they had a few shitty runs decades ago (think 30 or so years) and like any business re-engineer, redevelop, and retest their filters. I wouldn't compare a '12 CTS-V to an '82 Cimarron.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cttLaWepdL0
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^ How long ago was this? Sucks it happened, that would turn me away too.
As I mentioned they have really stepped up though, but I would find a better alternative than the PH you used aka OCOD.
XG 6k: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2228578
XG 7.5k: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2421453
XG 12k: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2319467
XG 13.5k: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...2258197&page=1
a new napa platinum for comparison: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2323101
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f5/eati...io-111282.html
^ their R&D facility.
As I mentioned they have really stepped up though, but I would find a better alternative than the PH you used aka OCOD.
XG 6k: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2228578
XG 7.5k: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2421453
XG 12k: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2319467
XG 13.5k: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...2258197&page=1
a new napa platinum for comparison: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2323101
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f5/eati...io-111282.html
^ their R&D facility.
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MUST WATCH VIDEO - of all the oil filter cut-open reviews that are out there, this is easily the most entertaining. I absolutely laugh my head off every time I watch this. But it is also good info.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSKj-SbRkus
Pure 1 here. Used to run TG fram.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSKj-SbRkus
Pure 1 here. Used to run TG fram.
Question about using a bigger size though: wouldn't the larger volume reduce oil pressure, which could reduce oil flowrate? I understand the VQ35DE is the same engine in both the M35 and G35, but maybe they were plumbed a bit differently, requiring specific oil pressures?
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