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View Poll Results: Which one do you use???
OEM
38
55.07%
FRAM
5
7.25%
WIX
5
7.25%
BOSCH
1
1.45%
AMSOIL
5
7.25%
K&N
2
2.90%
MANN FILTER
0
0%
MOBIL 1
8
11.59%
OTHER
5
7.25%
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Which one do you use???
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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There has been a few polls about this! I still rock the OEM.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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bigger = more flow.
OEM ftw.
and if im not mistaken doesnt AMS run OEM on their cars?
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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do you guys have valvoline branded filters?

i found oem small, and expensive
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Oem
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Fram w/Sure Grip.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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It's funny how people still say OEM. Guess not many of you have ever cut open say an OEM filter vs a WIX or a champion labs made oil filter. You may not be inclined to run your beloved OEM filters much more...there's data out there if you know what to look for or who to talk too. Don't be fooled into listening to some who have no inclination of what they are talking about...(Fram = garbage!)
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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OEM FTW. Especially when you can get them for $4.61 after taxes!
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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OEM is cheap and easy to get...

Whats wrong with it to get another? I doubt aftermarket is going to get you laid =-p
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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i think i just put on the fram extra guard today
has to reuse the crush washer though blah
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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oem is only way for me
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Check out this comparison:

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/index.html

or

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oil.../opinions.html

Great info!
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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OEM also!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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very interesting read, thanks

read something like that yrs ago wrt to SR engines

having said that, I have always used purolator filters(cheap units)
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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OEM - cheap and designed for your motor. What more do you need?
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