oil filters

[Va2500HD]

Picked up some Mobil 1 for an oil change and was about to get the 46 filter when I asked the parts guy what else was listed for my 02 2500HD 6.0. He showed the usual $4 or $5 filters and scrolled to a Mobil 1 filter for $12. I looked at it and it is a larger filter. I thought about the $12 cost for a second and figured since I have no problem paying for Mobil 1 oil I would go ahead and get it. Roughly $40 for oil and filter changed every 6,000 miles is about $.007 per mile. Is it worth it to you for better engine protection? I think it is for me. Any opinions on the Mobil 1 filter?

[Roofer]

I use Napa Gold (wix) filters and am happy with them. If it makes you feel more at ease, it is always worth the few extra dollars. Does it need it????I would say no, but it's your money and if it makes you happy, go for it.

[GMCWAYNE]

I use AC Delco or Purolator. Whichever I can get cheaper. I also use mobil 1 oil that I buy in the 5 quart jugs at walmart.

[gmcjoe]

I run the mobil 1 filter on my 2000 5.3l GMC - $9.99 at the local auto parts store.

 

Personally, there may not be that much of a difference between that and the Fram, but what the hell

[Black02Silverado]

The EaO64 AMSOIL filter fits your truck. It lists for $15.10 or wholesale for $11.10. It is getting great reviews on BITOG site in the used oil analysis section. It also is constructed to go the distance on extended oil drain.

[thecraft]

I guess as long as your not using a Fram filter, you're good to go.

 

You should see this: http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

[sleepur606]

I guess as long as your not using a Fram filter, you're good to go.

 

You should see this: http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

 

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I must agree, Fram = BAD!!!

Me and one of the guys in our shop cut apart an AC Delco filter and a Fram filter for our trucks and boy were we surprised. The AC Delco filter had lots of paper element and seemed like it was constructed fairly well; the Fram looked like they forgot half the paper...big spaces, thin filter element, wtf?

 

Anyway, I run Mobil 1 and the AC Delco long filter, I think its #59 and #51 is shorter. It all treats me well...I even got the Mobil 1 decal and oil fill cap that's usually for Corvettes, looks nice.

 

Wow I got way off topic.

[jake111]

While I agree that the Fram (Orange) filters are of very poor quality, I use the Fram Tough Guard (gray/black) in my Toyotas (but I use Baldwin for the Duramax). FWIW, the oil stays visibly clear with the Fram TG filters, and they have very high single/multi-pass filtration ratings. (For comparison, I ran a genuine Toyota filter and the oil looked horrible after 2k miles.)

 

**NOTE** I said "FWIW" as far as judging how clean oil is by clarity, but it makes me feel so much better if it stays clear.

 

Naturally, there may be some trade-off in flow rates to get the good filtration but I'm assuming that changing the filter out every 5k miles and having a reasonably clean engine means it won't be a problem.

 

(Also, I'm NOT refering to the Fram PTFE black filters, which I wouldn't use either.)

[whitesnake01]

I have not heard anything bad about A/C delco filters. The oil filter study that was done a few years ago come to mind. I'm fine using them for oil, fuel and air and have had no problems.

 

Incidentally, went through 5 A/C delco fuel filters this summer for my dmax, so they do work. I suspect I got contaminated fuel at a Pilot outside of Fargo. A real pita. Changed the "last" fuel filter on the Dalton hiway, on my way home from the arctic ocean, and that one took me and my camping trailer all the way back to NH..

 

If it works, don't fix it. A/C delco gets my vote for filters.

[Jacqson]

The EaO64 AMSOIL filter fits your truck.  It lists for $15.10 or wholesale for $11.10.  It is getting great reviews on BITOG site in the used oil analysis section. It also is constructed to go the distance on extended oil drain.

 

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If you want a longer filter you can use the EaO 30 instead of the EaO 64. I'm using the EaO 30 on my truck and it fits just fine.

[DSengineer]

I have been using AC Delco filters on my trucks since 99, and yes they are good filters for the price. However the larger PF59 has now been replaced with the much smaller PF46 that I don't care to use. I think I am going to give the Napa Gold a try on my next change.

[BlackSilver]

One word....

 

WIX

[timk49]

Picked up some Mobil 1 for an oil change and was about to get the 46 filter when I asked the parts guy what else was listed for my 02 2500HD 6.0.  He showed the usual $4 or $5 filters and scrolled to a Mobil 1 filter for $12.  I looked at it and it is a larger filter.  I thought about the $12 cost for a second and figured since I have no problem paying for Mobil 1 oil I would go ahead and get it.  Roughly $40 for oil and filter changed every 6,000 miles is about $.007 per mile.  Is it worth it to you for better engine protection?  I think it is for me.  Any opinions on the Mobil 1 filter?

 

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NAPA WIX It's a bargain

[Valsport]

yep since the pf59 isn't available anymore i switched to a baldwin b1432, didn't want to downsize to the pf46

[Black02Silverado]

The EaO64 AMSOIL filter fits your truck.  It lists for $15.10 or wholesale for $11.10.  It is getting great reviews on BITOG site in the used oil analysis section. It also is constructed to go the distance on extended oil drain.

 

 

 

 

 

If you want a longer filter you can use the EaO 30 instead of the EaO 64. I'm using the EaO 30 on my truck and it fits just fine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I run the EaO30 on my 02. It works fine but it doesn't have the anti drainback valve. The Ea64 has the anti drainback valve. I don't see where it makes a difference to me since the filter sits at the bottom of the engine standing straight up.