Re: Oil Filters

From: JAMES KNOX (knox.james@sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun Jan 07 2007 - 12:41:37 EST


Hey Rascal Do you still ride one ?

Jim Knox 91 Dak

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Barnes" <rascal@scrtc.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 10:22 AM
Subject: RE: DML: Oil Filters

>
> Heck, I remember dinosaurs....
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Miles D.
> Oliver
> Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 3:17 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Oil Filters
>
>
> On Sat, 6 Jan 2007, Rick Barnes wrote:
>
>>
>> After all...Wix invented the oil filter....
>>
>> Rascal
>
> Guess you were around when they did... ;-)
>
>>
>> -----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
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>> 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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> --
> Miles D. Oliver
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