The best answer to the question is: Buy what you feel comfortable with.
There's several oil filter "studies" which are helpful in making the
decision (and personal recommendations as well), but the end result is your
pocket book.
I personally have tried Fram, WIX, Mobile-1, and STP oil filters. Of all of
the filters, the WIX filter didn't cause any lifter ticking on startup at
all. (That's due to the anti drain-back feature of the oil filter.)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Chapell, Ron
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 5:51 AM
To: Dlm (E-mail)
Subject: DML: oil filters......is there a difference?
I am about ready to change the fluids in my dak. From the past reading, it
looks like I am going to change over to synthetic oil. The big question I
have...what filter should I use for the oil in the engine? Is there some
special brands of filters that work better than others? Also, how much
should I expect to pay for a quart of synthetic oil, mtl, and gear lube? ex.
Red Line, Mobile 1, Castrol, Amsoil, etc. TIA
Chapell
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