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Feb 2, 2009 | 11:41 AM

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Boostd4

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I've used OEM filters on my Evos and typically get really good deals by buying in bulk (typically about $4/filter). I use Purolator filters on my truck and haven't had a single issue. I think it really comes down to your oil changing intervals...but any of the higher end filters will be just fine.

As others have stated...avoid FRAM.

Feb 2, 2009 | 11:57 AM

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I use a Mobile 1 oil filter.

Feb 2, 2009 | 12:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mike100

This is a few years old, but read this and and draw your own conclusions:
Oil filter study

Good read, thanks

Feb 2, 2009 | 12:57 PM

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cchan3761

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I use Mobil 1 for many oil changes and have used to same washer for the drain plug about twice and no problems at all yet

Feb 3, 2009 | 04:43 PM

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Esprit

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The OEM one is the best

Feb 3, 2009 | 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoonie

Why not use one of those oil-extracters thingies that suck the oil up from the dipstick tube? That way you won't have to loosen the drain plug.

If you're too lazy to get under the car to take out the drain plug...just have the dealership do it.

Feb 4, 2009 | 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BigT

I use a Mobile 1 oil filter.

+1

I think it really all comes down to personal preference. If you want to stay with an OEM filter than do so......nothing wrong with that imo. I just have always run Mobile 1 filters on my cars, and have never had issues so I will stick with it. I gladly pay $11.99 for the filter too.