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

Opentracker · « **Reply #25 on:** July, 23, 2009, 07:12:04 AM »

Quote from: silverblueBP on July, 14, 2009, 10:35:23 AM

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

I'm sure it was just a type-O . You did mean 351 in the boat - - Right :yikes

silverblueBP · « **Reply #26 on:** July, 23, 2009, 07:34:30 AM »

Quote from: Opentracker on July, 23, 2009, 07:12:04 AM

I'm sure it was just a type-O . You did mean 351 in the boat - - Right :yikes

Sadly John, Mastercraft switched to 350's in the 90's...mine is a 96. I do have to say though that it's been trouble free since I bought the boat, 4 years ago.

JeffTepper · « **Reply #27 on:** July, 23, 2009, 09:01:10 AM »

Tracy:

Over the years I've used a lot of different brand filters, including Fram, and never had a problem with any of them. When I bought a Porsche in 1990 I decided that I would stick with name brand filters given the volume of oil (12 quarts) being filtered and the different designs on the pressure relief valves. I found that the Porsche brand filters from the dealer were actually less expensive than Fram and used them exclusively. That engine now has 165,000 miles on it and is still solid and strong with no oil or oil filter related issues.

On the Mustang, I use Wix as it is conveniently available and not that much more expensive than the low cost/quality filters typically found at the chain stores. High quality oil and oil filters are cheap engine insurance in my book.

cmayna · « **Reply #28 on:** July, 23, 2009, 10:23:50 AM »

I agree 100%. Just came back from buying a case of Brad Penn and then swung by NAPA and bought their gold 1515 (wix) filter. Though I previously mentioned I never had a problem with Motorcraft, I think I've read enough review that indicate Wix is better. As Jeff said, cheap insurance.