OilFilter Problems?
11-09-2008, 08:44 AM
Hello, all:
I'm new here. I followed a link that put me here. A member had a problem with a couple Fram filters, which gave me palpatations. Although not a jalopy builder, I am a fan. I love hemi's and rat motors, all small blocks. The sound of an American V8 is wonderful. I have not had a V8 in a family sedan for years, however. Very sad.
Now that I have planted a smooch on as many fannies as possible at one time, I do have a couple questions, and hope for some great answers.
There are many synthetics out there. I have used Royal Purple, but decided to stick with Mobil. I use the synthetics in a standard family car, on road, no racing, V6, Nissan Maxima. Did the same with my Pontiac. Any suggestions on synthetic oils?
I have started using Mobil 1 oil filters. I compared them in the store, opening a Mobil 1 that suits my car, along side a K & N filter that suits my car. Staring down the hole, they look the same - I mean as if made by the same manufacturer. Even down to identifying stampings on the head with the threads, etc. As neither company makes oil filters, does anyone know who is making these for either company? Is it, as I suspect, the same manufacturer? Are they worth the additional cost? K&N is much higher than the Mobil 1 filter, by the way.
I also installed a K&N air filter. Nothing noticeable in the way of better mileage, I must admit (from the addition of the air filter alone).
I use Amsoil synthetic tranny fluid in my automatics. No complaints. But, it is under normal driving conditions, again. Mobil now has a synthetic tranny fluid. Any thoughts from anyone - Amsoil vs. Mobil 1 as synthetic trransmission fluid?
My objective, of course, is to have efficient vehicles for the maximum amount of time.
I travel quite a bit for work. The best average I can muster is an increase of about 5 to 6 mpg on "cruise controlled" mileage over using standard engine and tranny fluids. Around town, there is no noticable help from synthetics. Since 10% ethanol, I've lost about 50 miles to the tank full around town.
Plus my kid's corn pops are more expensive.
Thanks for any thoughts on the subject matter.
Bob (OilFilter Problems?)
I'm new here. I followed a link that put me here. A member had a problem with a couple Fram filters, which gave me palpatations. Although not a jalopy builder, I am a fan. I love hemi's and rat motors, all small blocks. The sound of an American V8 is wonderful. I have not had a V8 in a family sedan for years, however. Very sad.
Now that I have planted a smooch on as many fannies as possible at one time, I do have a couple questions, and hope for some great answers.
There are many synthetics out there. I have used Royal Purple, but decided to stick with Mobil. I use the synthetics in a standard family car, on road, no racing, V6, Nissan Maxima. Did the same with my Pontiac. Any suggestions on synthetic oils?
I have started using Mobil 1 oil filters. I compared them in the store, opening a Mobil 1 that suits my car, along side a K & N filter that suits my car. Staring down the hole, they look the same - I mean as if made by the same manufacturer. Even down to identifying stampings on the head with the threads, etc. As neither company makes oil filters, does anyone know who is making these for either company? Is it, as I suspect, the same manufacturer? Are they worth the additional cost? K&N is much higher than the Mobil 1 filter, by the way.
I also installed a K&N air filter. Nothing noticeable in the way of better mileage, I must admit (from the addition of the air filter alone).
I use Amsoil synthetic tranny fluid in my automatics. No complaints. But, it is under normal driving conditions, again. Mobil now has a synthetic tranny fluid. Any thoughts from anyone - Amsoil vs. Mobil 1 as synthetic trransmission fluid?
My objective, of course, is to have efficient vehicles for the maximum amount of time.
I travel quite a bit for work. The best average I can muster is an increase of about 5 to 6 mpg on "cruise controlled" mileage over using standard engine and tranny fluids. Around town, there is no noticable help from synthetics. Since 10% ethanol, I've lost about 50 miles to the tank full around town.
Plus my kid's corn pops are more expensive.
Thanks for any thoughts on the subject matter.
Bob (OilFilter Problems?)