Where do you guys get your oem filters? On mitsubishiparts they want like 5 bucks and 9 for shipping at that point is it just worth it to just go buy a k&n?

 

Did you ever think about driving to a dealership or is there not one close by? I purchased oem filters at the dealership for $3 bucks and some change (plus tax of course), but started using Wix filters shortly after. Better filters and less expensive, not to mention readily available at local parts stores.

 

i think id go with purolator before k&n. i think but i cant 100% recall, but the purolator has the same check valve system the OEM's do.

you honestly dont need an OEM filter. if you do get one get a full case or you will end up getting killed with shipping unless you pick it up from a local dealer.

 

ya wix are good also.

 

I dont think theres any mitsubishi dealer ships near me :/ my car has an oem filter thats why i think i should use one too any other websites??

 

mitsu or wix I would only use.

 

extremepsi
lancershop

buy in bulk

 

I use fram or bosch when i want to buy a 12dllr filter, right now its got a fram and no problems

 

I use the fram X2/Extreme/Extended (Called a bunch over the years). Have used that filter for many years across multiple platforms. Synthetic filter media, metal end caps.

The orange fram is the one that the automotive world shuns. The X2/Extreme/Extended I'd put against anything on the market.

 

it turns out there is a dealership near me, this is the filter i picked up is it the right one? got it for 5 bucks with my friends shop discount. i know theres a short fat one are they basically the same?

 

It will work but if your car is lowered you might have some clearance issues. I was extremely paranoid when I used the skinny long one.

 

ill probably go exchange it tomorrow for the other one for peace of mind i see what your talking about with the clearance issue.

 

Pretty sure you can get a bulk pack of filters on EBay.

 

Just FYI, i no the threads months old but Amsoil has a good filter and it is wider but shorter to have less ground clearance so much less likely to smack something and break off the oil filter housing on a bump or something especially if your car is lowered like mine. I used to have a pic of a comparison of an amsoil and a normal filter but cant remember where it is. They are pricey but I believe it's not something you should be cheap about at all....

 

Amsoil EA filter is what I run. Change it every other oil change

MZ690116 is the short fat oil filter that I'd run if you want to stick to OEM filters