Re: Oil Filters

From: GMBlows GMBlows (gmblows@msn.com)
Date: Sat Jan 06 2007 - 18:05:31 EST


I'll second the WIX, I use a slightly larger than stock size
(WIX 51068) I use it on my 5.2 Dak, my 5.7 Hemi Durango, and my buddy
uses it on his 4.7 4X4 Dak.

>
> At one time Mopar filters were nothing but Frams not painted orange, which
> is budget built filter at a prenuim price. I stick to WIX or Purolators.
>
>
> >From: "Ray Block" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
> >>
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Terrible Tom
> > >
> > > I wouldn't rejoice just yet. All the "cut-em-open" research studies I
> > > have seen, indicate Mopar - even the "performance" filters, are
> > > garbage.
> > > After having cut open a Bosch filter and having seen how they are
> > > constructed, vs some of the other filters, I'm sold for Bosch. I'll
> > > slice open a K+N one of these days and check it out as well.
> > >
> > > --
> >
> >I suspect "garbage" should be a relative term as Mopar isn't likely to
> >use/sell/brand a filter that would hasten an engine's demise.
> >
> >That being said, I would be interested in your opinion of the K&N
> >construction. I use K&N filters on all our vehicles, each of which are
> >raced all season but also see considerably different conditions during
> >their
> >daily use. I have the oil from each analyzed and Blackstone has told me
> >they have seen no problems with K&N oil or air filters. All our results
> >have been *extremely* positive!
> >
> >Ray
> >http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> >1992 Dakota
> >2000 Grand Cherokee
> >2002 Stratus R/T
> >
> >
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