what kind of oil filter do you use?

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  1. cjtorinoman

    cjtorinoman Member

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    This is what I use for racing apps not for everyone but when ya got 15k in a cleveland motor it's worth it ..............http://geersengineering.com/OilFilter.htm...and you only buy it once and you can check and see what's going on inside your motor without a teardown!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  2. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    WIX for most of what I own, and Motorcraft FL1A on the rest
     
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  3. maverickdragger

    maverickdragger GearHead

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    wix x2 i love wix filters. i wouldnt put a fram on my wheelbarrow. i pulled too many off of cars and built to many motors from the insides sucking together
     
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  4. MNTony

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    Wix here as well. I did a lot of research on the subject and there is a whole blog about how one guy compared each and every one of the filters side by side. The Wix and NAPA Gold both came out on top. I use the race version with the part number of 51515R.
     
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    WIX all the way for every filter I buy.
    Napa gold filters are made by WIX and it says so on the corner of the box.
     
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  6. Fish OutOfWater

    Fish OutOfWater Brian

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    I use an Amsoil EaO15 oil filter. One of the best filters you could buy. I also use a Filtermag RA365. And when I change my synthetic oil once a year with less than a thousand miles of use, I put it in a bottle with balsamic vinegar and save it for use on a nice garden salad with my dinner.

    You can read about the use of magnets in this thread:
    Strong magnets to clean your oil
     
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  7. sgaugeguy

    sgaugeguy Bob Kraus

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    OEM Motorcraft FL1A buy em at Walmart Cheap !!!
     
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    I know they get bad mouthed but I've never had a problem with a Fram. Other than that I have used a WIX filter also.:)
     
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    I use WIX. I will assume most of those who've had a problem w/ Frams; the filters were on competition engines? Correct me if I am wrong.
    I have used Fram's over the years and also never had a problem. The Fram's were on daily drivers.
     
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    i get em from work. i use an 090 on my 5.0 cars, 899 on my 4.6 car and 452 on my escort 2.0 beater[​IMG]
     
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  11. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    I have used Fram with no ill effects/rashes but...I preferr Purolator filters or Wix...
    FYI... Motorcraft filters are made by Purolator...
     
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    OK Dave I'll order a Ford filter tomorrow. I'll add it to my pile of Spring time install parts.:)

    Gees cant wait to get rid of that rusty lookin water pump. HAve a nice new Edelbrock in my parts pile.
     
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    Does the 090 supersede from the old fe148?? We still have the old 148's.

    I just ran the fe148($3.27 our cost) number through dealerconnect but no supersede. Where did you get the 090 listing from??
     
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    I use whatever is on sale at Advance Auto Parts. (usually Purolator) :huh:

    That way I can get 5 quarts and a filter for around $16.
     
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    i dont have parts access on dealerconnect. i know an 090 fits almost everthing v8 until recently when the 899 released. hemi, 4.7, 5.9/5.2 also 3.2/3.5 2.7 now everything uses the 899

    the 090 is the same as a fl1a
    the 899 is the same as a fl820s

    think the pn is 05281090
     
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