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Post by jeepguylj on Feb 8, 2008 15:11:09 GMT -5
Whats th best oil filter i can use on my jeep, what do you use. Im running a fram filter but i have heard bad things about this brand. I was thinking about going with a mobile1 or K&N.
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Post by c2kraft on Feb 8, 2008 15:34:37 GMT -5
Fram has been what I use. What have you heard about them that is bad?
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Post by wilcav on Feb 8, 2008 16:01:07 GMT -5
There are a number of posts on this subject awhile back. Bascially though it comes down to the construction of the filter. FRAM tends to use cardboard in their filters. I have also heard that Mopar equals FRAM.
I use Mobile 1. I will have to search for it but there is a pretty good comparison done between filters. Someone took the time to tear a bunch of filters apart a run a bunch of studies. FRAM came out at the bottom.
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Post by jeepguylj on Feb 8, 2008 16:56:51 GMT -5
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Post by Belfast on Feb 8, 2008 18:13:12 GMT -5
I use Mobile1.
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Post by jeepguylj on Feb 8, 2008 19:32:20 GMT -5
Hey belfast on my next oil change im going to use mobile1 can please get number so when i go to the store i don't have go through the book. The one you have is not the larger one right don't have to add extra oil other than the 6 qrts i use. Thank you.
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Post by cmhowell13 on Feb 8, 2008 20:02:13 GMT -5
I am happy with the K&Ns. Really like the attached nut, so you don't need a wrench, just your socket and you are good, not fiddling around. It is a little more expensive, but...
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Post by jeepguylj on Feb 8, 2008 21:40:45 GMT -5
Hey howell, were do you buy a K&N filter besides quadratec you think i can find it at 4wheel parts. I also think its pretty that it has the attached nut.
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tex
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Post by tex on Feb 9, 2008 0:00:12 GMT -5
I change the oil about every 5 weeks.(3000 miles) Since I do it so often, I kept using Fram. 101,100 miles and no problems yet. Next week will be oil change #34.
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Post by jeepguylj on Feb 9, 2008 1:13:19 GMT -5
Tex, i have been using fram for five oil changes and have had no problems just recently i have heard alot and i mean alot people say stay away from fram filters that they are not well made and that there are better filters you can buy. I just want to change to a better filter just so i be on the safe side.
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Post by wilcav on Feb 9, 2008 7:05:30 GMT -5
jeepguylj, The number for the Mobile 1 I use is M1-204. It's a little pricey, about 9 bucks. For all other newbies reading this who have to teach themselves about maintenance by using the internet (like me), here is a greatt site with step by step instructions for all kinds of maintenance: jeep.us41.org/oil/index.html |
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Post by jeepguylj on Feb 9, 2008 13:40:33 GMT -5
Hey thanks wilcav, i think on my next oil change i will use the mobile1. The link has a lot of great info.
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Post by lynn on Feb 11, 2008 8:09:50 GMT -5
I use the Pure One from Purolator.
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Post by timmy24540 on Feb 11, 2008 9:45:54 GMT -5
I am with cmhowell13 on the K&N oil filters. I have read acouple of articles and for the most part and they filter the best.
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Post by VALJRubicon on Feb 12, 2008 9:10:41 GMT -5
I use the K&N you can pick them up at most Advance Auto parts and the nut that is on the end is great, I have had no problems out of them at all.
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