Rick:
I wouldn't say that there is nothing special about the Mobil 1 filters. Yes
they are made by Champion (not the plug maker), but champion makes a good
quality filter. The mobil 1 filters casing is ungodly strong and it has all
parts of an excellent filter. i.e.. nitrile seals on the antidrain, etc. It
contains a synthetic media that is strong and filters quite well without
impeding flow. Check out the mini-mopar study done by Russ Knize.
http://www.minimopar.net/oilfilterstudy.html#mobil1
I myself use Mobil 1 filters and have not had a single problem with them,
but if there are issues, I just might make the change.
Can you enlighten me as to why the K&N is superior in every way? I have not
been able to obtain any independent information regarding this claim.
Thanks
Rick Barnes wrote:
> Ron, MobilOne filters are simply Champion filters...nothing special
> about them. I had an anti drainback valve fail in one of those once and
> I called Mobil One to complain. They told me they do not even make the
> filter. I now only use K&N, a superior filter in everyway.
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of scsilverdak
> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 4:35 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Oil Pressure Problems
>
> I've heard that switching from conventional oil to synthetic oil after a
> certain amount of mileage can cause problems with oil consumption and
> oil
> pressure levels, I run MOBIL-1 10w30 year round with no problems and my
> oil
> pressure is always good, it'll vary from the mid point on the gauge to
> just
> shy of the mark towards the high side depending on RPM. I switched to it
> after the initial break-in period at approximately 3,000-3,500 miles and
> have had no problems at all. How many miles were on the engine when
> you
> changed to synthetic?
>
> On a side note what oil filter are you using? I've run into some brands
> that
> effect oil pressure due to design problems. All I use are the MOBIL-1
> filters, they have higher burst pressures, better media for enhanced
> filtration. They'll handle upwards of 500 psi without failure
> and if you hold one compared to other brands there is a
> weight difference over say a FRAM, BOSCH,STP, or
> MOPAR replacement filters. I split one open once after
> using it and it traps a heck of a lot more dirt, and debris
> than any filter I've used.
>
> just my .02 cents worth!
>
> Ron-
> 2001 Dakota Sport 3.9 supercharged br silver
> e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com
> website: www.scsilverdak.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "''Granpa'' Silver89" <SilverEightynine@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 3:46 PM
> Subject: DML: Oil Pressure Problems
>
> >
> > I changed the oil in the 4x4 over from conventioanl oil to Mobil 1
> > 10-w30 synthetic. This is the first summer I have had the 4x4 and
> have
> > never driven it in heat before. My problem is the oil pressure
> > lately has been just in the normal range. Lower than I think it should
> > be. I checked and I was low on oil for some reason. I added a two
> > quarts of oil to it which brought it up one quart over teh full line.
> > (grumble) I'm wondering if I am using the wrong type of oil. is
> 10-w30
> > too thin for summer driving? Its almost time for me to change the oil
> > again, so I want to get it right.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Granpa" Silver 89
> > SilverEightynine@earthlink.net
> >
> >
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