Thread: Best oil filter?

There is what I run, 2 year warranty on it at the parts store, so it gets warranted every oil change, its for a 4.3l Vortec V6 and adds about half a quart to the engine oil.

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Originally Posted by Ghost99GT

There is what I run, 2 year warranty on it at the parts store, so it gets warranted every oil change, its for a 4.3l Vortec V6 and adds about half a quart to the engine oil.

Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch

Warranty an oil filter? How can they even offer that, they can't tell if it's bad or not.

Warranty applies to mfg defects. I would think in this case, the counter guy has made an error and your warranty should stop when he gets caught and or fired. LOL

Originally Posted by Bronco Boy

Warranty applies to mfg defects. I would think in this case, the counter guy has made an error and your warranty should stop when he gets caught and or fired. LOL

He works at the part store...

Warranty an oil filter?

How can they even offer that, they can't tell if it's bad or not.


Thats like me buying a new air filter, running my truck through the baja 1000 and taking it back out and asking for a warranty afterwards because it's now dirty. The filter did the job it's suppose to do, how could anyone warranty a part that does exaclty what it's suppose to do but in a short time period.

^my thoughts exactly. Broken or used - pick one

Originally Posted by 01Grand PrixGT

Now there's a chance I may have over tightened the oil filter. I remember using the filter removal tool to tighten it with, but I feel like I didn't do it that much. I know you're supposed to use your hands to tighten it, but it didn't feel tight enough. I do know it wasn't to the point where the filter wouldn't turn anymore. It isn't leaking or anything, but should I bee too concerned?

Be very concerned. You may not get it off the next time you need to. I would go out ASAP and loosen the filter, then tighten properly. End of concern.

Seriously ? Lmao

On topic, i use k&n oil filters

Just tighten it You're the one taking off it later. You decide !

ive always been told the right way to install a filter is to wet the rubber ring with oil, then fill it when you can and screw it on till snug, then a 1/4 turn more.

to tight and the seal gets messed up and can blow out, to loose and yeah, it can leak too.

There is usually a graphic on the filter itself that shows you exactly what to do... usually hand tight then 1/4 turn or whatever it shows on the filter itself. Personally I just snug them with the oil filter wrench, after a lil oil on the ring just as Scotty described.

I think the most crucial part of any oil filter change is ensuring that the rubber ring came off with the old filter. I know a neighbor that installed a filter with the old rubber gasket still attached to the motor. His daughter drove it, oil leaked out between the gaskets, low oil light was ignored and engine was destroyed. He was pissed... but if you let an average woman use your car, your maintenance better be top-notch.

Originally Posted by LS1Adam84

I agree with what impala and Scott said, I use wix filters since they are the same as the mobil1, K&N is also good. The big deal is about the oil, I loved AmSoil in my camaro, but I am not about to buy it for a cheap beater car.

K&N and mobile are the same. K&N just costs more.

Originally Posted by LS1Adam84

I thought K&N was the same as well, I know one manufacturer made the top brands but i wasn't 100% sure if K&N was included. Thank you for clarifying.

K&N and mobile are the same made by champion labs, who also makes royal purple ...napa gold and wix are the same made by wix.. i believe donaldson makes amsoil filters.