Re: oil filter...What about?

From: David D. (dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com)
Date: Sun Feb 25 2001 - 10:26:10 EST


Pennzoil oil filters...are these any good?

i was told they are made by Fram..

Bernd..Ron...what should i be using with my Mobil 1 10w30

>From: "Will Coughlin" <willcoughlin@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: oil filter
>Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 01:15:00 -0600
>
>I helped do a "study" of oil filters in my college engine shop class, but
>we
>didn't take any pictures or anything.We found Fram to be absolute crap and
>purolator,wix/napa gold series to be among the best.The valve you are
>referring to is an anti-drainback valve in the top of the filter.This
>prevents oil from draining back into the filter after engine shutdown,which
>will cause a worsened dry start condition. Please, do not put another fram
>filter on that 4.7L!! Oh, by the way, how the hell are you running 9.05 in
>a
>ClubCab? What all have you done to it? Please share!
>
>Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
>'00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/hd5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
>http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
>
>----Original Message Follows----
>From: "blkdakrt" <blkdakrt@mediaone.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: oil filter
>Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 13:58:34 -0500
>
>somebody on here awhile ago said they tested different oil filters( running
>them and then disecting them) on e that was mentioned had a special valve
>the others didn't. i thought i saved the email, but can't find it. about to
>take the dak out to stretch her legs from jacksonville florida to st'louis
>MO. using the fram now, and i heard that was bad. any info is appreciated.
>keith and "irene"
>"irene" - 00' 4.7 CC 5-spd 3.92's lakewood traction 1/2 drop
>custom 3" polished intake
>9.05 at 74.89 1/8 mile
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David Digney
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SCWD Model Contest Chairman(South Central Wisconsin Division)
00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30

"My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Kicks Ass...Magnum Power!"
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