RE: Oil Filters

From: Rick Barnes (rascal@scrtc.com)
Date: Sun Jan 07 2007 - 00:05:14 EST


Uh huh...so?

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of DR CHALLENGER
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 10:42 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: Oil Filters

K&N oil filters are made by Champion Labs as are Mobil !s

>From: "Rick Barnes" <rascal@scrtc.com>
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>But, I still prefer K&N, and yes, I did cut a few open to have a look.
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>Rascal
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Rick Barnes
>Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 9:22 PM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: RE: DML: Oil Filters
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>After all...Wix invented the oil filter....
>
>Rascal
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of GMBlows
>GMBlows
>Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 5:06 PM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Oil Filters
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>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.
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> > 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.
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> > >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.
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> > >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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