I couldn't help but notice on another thread here that oil filters are being discused and the good, bad and the ugly.

There is a study that has been subjectively done and I wanted to pass it along to those who have not seen it.

Go to http://members.nbci.com/_XMC/minimopar/oilfilters.html

Read, study, make YOUR decision and enjoy.


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Steve Jack
SOUTHEASTERN GOODGUYS REP

I'm real interested in this subject. Couldn't connect on the address you listed. Please check it and repost.
I'd love a filter comparo. and a Synthetic vs Dyno oil discussion.

After having a high consumption rate on Mobil 1, 0-0-30 for the first 2,000 or so miles on my crate motor, I switched to Dyno 10w30 for the last 2,000 miles on the considered advice of my rodder buddies that synthetics will not allow rings to seat. I'm ready to change back, my consumption is down some. But Porsche and Corvette still go all synthetic from new on.
Filter opinions first - don't care much what Porsches use.

Daffy

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The site is http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/minimopar/oilfilters.html

So sorry!
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Steve Jack
SOUTHEASTERN GOODGUYS REP

I think after reading this article that my engine is still safe using the AC Delco filter that it came with before I got a hold of it and gave it a little more power
Dr. Pepper

Very interesting reading. I had a jobber store for many years and we cut open many filters over the 20 years we were in business. We had no way to measure flow, but the descriptions on the website pretty much agreed with what we observed. Stay with a good filter; it's cheap insurance.

One brand I didn't see (that was one of the best) was Hastings. They were really well built. Does anyone know if Hastings is still in business?

On a related note, I once had a fairly hot 39 Chevy that would lose oil pressure at high RPM. It wouldn't go to zero, but it would definitely drop. I switched to a Chevy 2 quart truck filter (AC Delco # PF932). No more problems. Seems I was pulling all the oil out of the pan. The extra quart was all it took to solve the problem.


bjb
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There's a world of difference between "good" and "good enough".

Good info, but I noticed no K&N. I've used their air filters for several years and tried an oil filter last year. After running all summer, oil looked as good as new. Just wondering if anyone else has tried them.

Kev

Hastings is still making filters, though they are hard to find. Years ago, my uncle owned a auto repair shop. He sold AC filters to his customers but used Hasting filters on his own stuff. I asked him why and he said that if his customers used the Hastings they would never get their oil changed. Seems the Hastings kept the oil TOO clean. Folks would look at the color of the oil on the dipstick and use that to judge if it was time for a change.
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Fred aka ZZFord or 33Highboy

I wondered the same thing about Hastings when that published filter info was mentioned here several months ago. My local store, part of the APW chain in this area of New England, carries only Hastings, Wix and Motorcraft filters and maybe that is a partial reason Ive been able to get exceptional life out of engines.....350K and still going on a 318 Dodge van for instance.
Tried Mobil 1 a few times but couldnt tell any difference even in performance street engines so went back to Castrol or Valvoline and the usual 2500 mile changes.
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Carl
Automotive gold is everywhere; you just have to learn how to dig for it