K&N, Mobil1, Purolator Pure One filters are all good filters. You can usually get WIX filters at NAPA. The Mopar filters you buy at Walmart shouldn't be any different than Mopar filters from the dealer. But just remember, most Mopar parts are made by the lowest bidder on the contract. Even though they still have to meet the terms of the contract doesn't mean that corners weren't cut somewhere during assembly.
---- Barry Oliver <barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com> wrote:
>
> What brands of aftermarket filters are good in this respect, then?
>
> I have never seen a WIX brand filter on a shelf [that I recall], and
> typically the shain stores around here offer either K&N or M1, a buncha
> framz or other junq and then their house brand. I looked at some of the
> wally world mopar filters but they looked like hell. The *looked* like
> either seconds or chinese knock offs, complete with rust on the
> backplate and mis-applied labeling. It may "say" mopar, but I ain't
> believing it...
>
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> > Mopar doesn't just relabel other brand filters....they build them to
> > properly work with the vehicle (as in better anti-drainback valves for one
> > example).
> >
> > You wouldn't believe how many 4.7/5.7L's come in with "ticking" complaints
> > on morning startup - most all of them use generic "quick lube" filters. A
> > simple oil filter can make a big difference.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Steve Preston [mailto:steveophonic@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:04 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: RE: DML: Tensioner and idler bearings
> >
> >
> > Hmmm. I have noticed lifter noise myself,probably from
> > having used a Fram filter. I do remember only
> > Mopar-brand filters being recommended on my 87 LeBaron
> > turbo,because of the check valve.
> >
> > Thanx!
> >
> > Steve P.
> >
> >
>
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