Anyone use Purolator Oil filter instead of factory?
Sep 18, 2006, 10:08 AM
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Anyone use Purolator Oil filter instead of factory?
I'm doing an oil change and about to use the Purolator Pure one PL14610. At first I didn't think it mattered but after removing the factory one I see a difference in size. The purolator is skinnier and alittle bit taller. It seems to fit fine I just want your thoughts.
Sep 18, 2006, 10:14 AM
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I use the mobil1 filter and it's skinnier and longer than the stock filter just like the purolator described above. It's confirmed to be the correct filter for our cars so I'm guessing the purolator is fine as well. My brother is a master mechanic and recommends the pureOne filters and says they are about the best after market type filters you can buy and to stay away from Fram mainly. I've been using the purolator pureOne filters for years now but decided to go with the mobil1 filters on the evo for some reason.
Sep 18, 2006, 10:18 AM
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Thanks guys I apprciate the help. Load off my shoulders. Stinger I don't use Fram ever since a oil filter backed off my silvia and I spun a bearing. Never again will I buy that crap. Thanks again guys
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I did some research into the subject before I did the first oil change on the car. Although it isn't the PL14610 that's used in this comparison, it's a good comparison of quality out there.
http://mymiata.paladinmicro.com/MiataOFilters.htm
From what I remember
Mobil1 == K&N
Purolator == Advance Auto TotalGrip
That doesn't mean the Purolator is a cheap filter, but rather that the AA Total Grip is a good filter for very cheap. The only difference is the material of the anti-drain back valve.
+1 for Purolator.
http://mymiata.paladinmicro.com/MiataOFilters.htm
From what I remember
Mobil1 == K&N
Purolator == Advance Auto TotalGrip
That doesn't mean the Purolator is a cheap filter, but rather that the AA Total Grip is a good filter for very cheap. The only difference is the material of the anti-drain back valve.
+1 for Purolator.
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Originally Posted by BADEVO
I would highly reccommend the factory filter.
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Originally Posted by DSMEVOLUTION
I highly agree. I've used a mitsu filter on my car ever since I owned my 95 gst. Aftermarket filters tend to develope a tick in the motor after awhile so I just stick with the best.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=224115
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Originally Posted by DSMEVOLUTION
I highly agree. I've used a mitsu filter on my car ever since I owned my 95 gst. Aftermarket filters tend to develope a tick in the motor after awhile so I just stick with the best.
Using the factory filter always decreases that deaded lifter tick....
Sep 18, 2006, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiEvo8
I'm doing an oil change and about to use the Purolator Pure one PL14610. At first I didn't think it mattered but after removing the factory one I see a difference in size. The purolator is skinnier and alittle bit taller. It seems to fit fine I just want your thoughts.
PL14459 is a better match.
Sep 18, 2006, 04:12 PM
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well i changed the filter already because i had no choice to but I will do a swap tomorrow when I go to the dealer. I don't want any problems so better safe then sorry.
Sep 18, 2006, 04:57 PM
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Anyone try the Amsoil filters? I used to run the Amsoil TSO series oil with an Amsoil eao filter in my rsx.
Nevermind, Amsoil doesn't make filters for the evo. Anyone use their oil though?
Nevermind, Amsoil doesn't make filters for the evo. Anyone use their oil though?
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Sep 18, 2006, 05:08 PM
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I work At a Shop Called Precision Automotive, and we tried to do an oil change on my Evo and like The other guy said, The after market filter was different shape, but the company we use Group 7 has a filter that looks similar to the factory filter. Basicly i went and got Factory, i don't want to Blow a new motor. Careful with what filter you use they a pressure regulator in them.