Author Topic: Which oil filter? (Read 1011 times)

blackford · « **on:** July, 14, 2009, 09:21:49 AM »

I'm coming up on an oil change. I don't do them that often because it takes a few years to get a few thousand miles on the car. Last time I used a K&N hi performance oil filter. I have a Fram Racing HP1 high flow low restriction oil filter that I didn't use last time because I was unsure about the quality. Is this a good filter or do you have other suggestions?

Jack1966 · « **Reply #1 on:** July, 14, 2009, 09:33:21 AM »

For my 66, I use a Mobil One filter-sprayed gold with a Rotunda decal to supposedly look like original replacement filters.

silverblueBP · « **Reply #2 on:** July, 14, 2009, 10:03:25 AM »

I've always run Motorcraft FL-1A on street cars and FL-HP (racing version) in my 66, never had a problem.

Starfury · « **Reply #3 on:** July, 14, 2009, 10:13:43 AM »

Motorcraft filters are great. I run a Wix (Napa Gold) on my car, which is a half step down from K&N and Mobil 1. Don't touch anything Fram, Purolater, STP, or pretty much anything else that costs $2. You get what you pay for.

silverblueBP · « **Reply #4 on:** July, 14, 2009, 10:35:23 AM »

I also run the NAPA gold on my 350 in the boat, good filter too.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #5 on:** July, 14, 2009, 12:54:46 PM »

Quote from: silverblueBP on July, 14, 2009, 10:03:25 AM

I've always run Motorcraft FL-1A on street cars and FL-HP (racing version) in my 66, never had a problem.

Difference(s) ?

silverblueBP · « **Reply #6 on:** July, 14, 2009, 01:23:23 PM »

Quote from: 70_Fastback on July, 14, 2009, 12:54:46 PM

Difference(s) ?

Yeah, the racing filter has the cool HP designation.

silverblueBP · « **Reply #7 on:** July, 14, 2009, 01:36:29 PM »

Quote from: 70_Fastback on July, 14, 2009, 12:54:46 PM

Difference(s) ?

Seriously, the FL1A has a burst pressure of 200 psi, the HP has a 400 psi burst pressure and is a single stage full flow filter made for high oil volume and pressure. Is it worth the extra $$, maybe..maybe not. What's $10 extra bucks a year? Peace of mind and it's worked so far.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #8 on:** July, 21, 2009, 10:44:30 AM »

Just a follow up/update.

I put a new MotorCraft FL1A filter on the rebuilt engine for break in & this is the second MotorCraft FL1A filter that I have ran on my 347. This one has now developed a leak as well as the first one did.

I am done with MotorCrap filters now. Moving on to something better.

AzPete · « **Reply #9 on:** July, 21, 2009, 10:52:59 AM »

Where do they leak at?

silverblueBP · « **Reply #10 on:** July, 21, 2009, 11:07:53 AM »

Quote from: AzPete on July, 21, 2009, 10:52:59 AM

Where do they leak at?

Hmmm, my FL-HP doesn't leak. Probably from him painting the engine G-O!

70_Fastback · « **Reply #11 on:** July, 21, 2009, 11:50:47 AM »

Appears to be leaking where the rubber seal mates to the block.

AzPete · « **Reply #12 on:** July, 21, 2009, 11:56:12 AM »

That sounds more like a bad mating surface, especially if two have leaked the same way. I have used them for many, many years on my Dad's 150,000+ mile F100/302 plus all my vehicles. Never had one leak.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #13 on:** July, 21, 2009, 12:04:51 PM »

I used to run cheaper filters on it before the gear drive failed and they never leaked.

AzPete · « **Reply #14 on:** July, 21, 2009, 12:09:44 PM »

So try another cheapy and see if it leaks. Hope the problem with the gear drive did not cause a hair line crack......

70_Fastback · « **Reply #15 on:** July, 21, 2009, 12:16:59 PM »

Naah, I put the first MotorCrap filter on it before I left for cornfeed and it leaked then. Now this second leaks. I'm changing out the break in oil this friday, I'll try a Wix or something else then.

Maybe a fram because it's a cool color ? :rofl

silverblueBP · « **Reply #16 on:** July, 21, 2009, 12:18:57 PM »

Quote from: 70_Fastback on July, 21, 2009, 12:16:59 PM

Maybe a fram because it's a cool color ? :rofl

Go ahead foo, I dbl dog dare you.

AzPete · « **Reply #17 on:** July, 21, 2009, 12:28:34 PM »

Ya know, ya do have to tighten them things down when ya install em.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #18 on:** July, 21, 2009, 12:46:23 PM »

You do?

Shit. :doh

silverblueBP · « **Reply #19 on:** July, 21, 2009, 01:25:41 PM »

Quote from: 70_Fastback on July, 21, 2009, 12:46:23 PM

You do?

Shit. :doh

No wonder you blowd up ur engine.

garner67 · « **Reply #20 on:** July, 21, 2009, 04:26:43 PM »

I've used Mobil 1 filters at first, now I've been using WIX... I like the black case. However, it's most important to use a good quality filter... definitely stay away from Fram.

Here's a cool site that compares a lot of different filters.

http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html

Starfury · « **Reply #21 on:** July, 21, 2009, 04:40:08 PM »

Funny, he claims the Napa Gold and silver filters are identical - they aren't. The Gold filter is a Wix filter with a helical center tube, slightly better filter element, and better bypass spring, while the silver may or may not be made by wix (depends on the application) and usually has a standard cylindrical spot-welded center tube, so-so element, and sometimes a stamped steel bypas spring. The end caps are usually stronger on the Gold.

silverblueBP · « **Reply #22 on:** July, 21, 2009, 04:46:29 PM »

I use the NAPA Gold in my inboard V8 stump pullin ski boat, works so far!

95GT · « **Reply #23 on:** July, 21, 2009, 07:32:46 PM »

Tad I thought Purolator made Motorcraft filters.

cmayna · « **Reply #24 on:** July, 23, 2009, 05:21:58 AM »

Never have had a problem with FL1A filter from leaking. I always lubriate the seal and once it makes contact with the block, I give the filter an additional 3/4 turn.

News:

Links

Random Image from the Gallery

Latest Victims

Author Topic: Which oil filter? (Read 1011 times)

StangFix Approved Vendors