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1974ChevyC10 · 08-30-2004, 01:55 AM

im asking b/c its almost oil change time for me and since alot of you on here dont like fram oil filters-im wondering which would you recommend and why?i use castrol gtx motor oil which i wont deviate from so lets stick to oil filter recommendations guys

and can you use tall oil filters on a motor with headers or no.oh yeah can anyone post the link to that page that has studies on different oil filters as i would like to read it.

DCRANER · 08-30-2004, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1974ChevyC10

im asking b/c its almost oil change time for me and since alot of you on here dont like fram oil filters-im wondering which would you recommend and why?i use castrol gtx motor oil which i wont deviate from so lets stick to oil filter recommendations guys

and can you use tall oil filters on a motor with headers or no.oh yeah can anyone post the link to that page that has studies on different oil filters as i would like to read it.

I know it sounds crazy, but many engine builders don't like them and probably have a good reason. I think one comment I hear is the relief valve has been known to fail on Fram filters.

I use AC/Delco top of the line "Duraguard" I think it is called, or NAPA which is made by WIX and is supposed to be very good.

I think if you have clean oil and change it often it would take very unusual circumstances to have a problem.

1974ChevyC10 · 08-30-2004, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DCRANER

I know it sounds crazy, but many engine builders don't like them and probably have a good reason. I think one comment I hear is the relief valve has been known to fail on Fram filters.

I use AC/Delco top of the line "Duraguard" I think it is called, or NAPA which is made by WIX and is supposed to be very good.

I think if you have clean oil and change it often it would take very unusual circumstances to have a problem.

it doesnt sound crazy to me ive just always wondered why you all dont like fram either-i dont care much for them myself.i use delco filters mostly but there kinda hard to find out here at times-used to be able to get them very easily but for some reason the only ones they have in parts stores for 350's seem to be the 10 dollar filters.maybe tom can shed some light on why that is or may even not be that way anymore im not sure.
so the votes go to
AC Delco
Wix
Mobil
Puralator
Napa Gold aka Wix
K&N

MylilBowTie · 08-30-2004, 04:36 PM

I use AC/Delco, Purolator Pure One , Moble1

LOHRTBT · 08-30-2004, 04:41 PM

I use AC Delco first choice....then Mobil 1

Prerunner1982 · 08-30-2004, 05:38 PM

AC delco

cliffsta · 08-30-2004, 05:53 PM

hehehehe i use Fram, the top of the line Fram, its all my dad's ever used, never had a problem. So my vote's Fram since its never let my dad or me down.

79BIG10 · 08-30-2004, 06:52 PM

Wix filters for sure. After reading this link (the one you're looking for) http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...lterstudy.html I changed it fast. I use Delo 400 for oil. The oil is made for diesels and the oil has to be cleaner. I use this combination all the time.

LOHRTBT · 08-30-2004, 06:53 PM

I use wix racing filters when they are in stock...but no one ever seems to have them so I havent used one in a long time.

79BIG10 · 08-30-2004, 06:56 PM

Dave I get mine at O'Rilley's.

BaggedC10 · 08-30-2004, 07:20 PM

I use K&N, AC Delco, and Mobile 1 filters.....ONLY.

cliffsta · 08-30-2004, 07:36 PM

hmmm, i still like fram

good price and they work

SanitysBane · 08-30-2004, 08:22 PM

mobil 1 filters, we get them bulk so its really cheap

Tom · 08-30-2004, 08:45 PM

Fram are absurdly bad filters, I don't sell them to anyone unless they demand them. I use NAPA gold because thats the only way I can get WIX filters, although a/c delco's are very good too. In a pinch [read: no time] I use STP, but Im guessing those are re-badged FRAM's.

08-30-2004, 01:55 AM	#1
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Questions about oil filters im asking b/c its almost oil change time for me and since alot of you on here dont like fram oil filters-im wondering which would you recommend and why?i use castrol gtx motor oil which i wont deviate from so lets stick to oil filter recommendations guys and can you use tall oil filters on a motor with headers or no.oh yeah can anyone post the link to that page that has studies on different oil filters as i would like to read it. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

08-30-2004, 04:36 PM	#4
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	I use AC/Delco, Purolator Pure One , Moble1 __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

08-30-2004, 04:41 PM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I use AC Delco first choice....then Mobil 1 __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-30-2004, 05:53 PM	#7
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	hehehehe i use Fram, the top of the line Fram, its all my dad's ever used, never had a problem. So my vote's Fram since its never let my dad or me down. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-30-2004, 06:52 PM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Wix filters for sure. After reading this link (the one you're looking for) http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...lterstudy.html I changed it fast. I use Delo 400 for oil. The oil is made for diesels and the oil has to be cleaner. I use this combination all the time. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

08-30-2004, 05:38 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	AC delco

08-30-2004, 06:53 PM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I use wix racing filters when they are in stock...but no one ever seems to have them so I havent used one in a long time. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-30-2004, 06:56 PM	#10
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Dave I get mine at O'Rilley's. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

08-30-2004, 07:20 PM	#11
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I use K&N, AC Delco, and Mobile 1 filters.....ONLY. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

08-30-2004, 07:36 PM	#12
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	hmmm, i still like fram good price and they work __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-30-2004, 08:22 PM	#13
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	mobil 1 filters, we get them bulk so its really cheap __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

08-30-2004, 08:45 PM	#14
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Fram are absurdly bad filters, I don't sell them to anyone unless they demand them. I use NAPA gold because thats the only way I can get WIX filters, although a/c delco's are very good too. In a pinch [read: no time] I use STP, but Im guessing those are re-badged FRAM's. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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