Best oil filter?

[gimpydingo]

I assume the Mitsu is prob the best to use. The dealer is quite a ways from my house, so either I stock up or find another filter. Any suggestions on filters that meet or exceed the Mitsu specs? Not interested in Fram or Mobil 1.

[crak]

http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-engine-turbo-drivetrain/637158-official-oil-filter-testing-results-thread-4g63t-4b11t.html

the Mitsubishi is the worst and on par with fram

[RALM]

Im not sure how bad the Mitsu filter is but I would have to agree that Fram is really bad on on my last car I kept wondering why I would see dirt and fine particles on the dipstic and in behold it was the oil filter becaus I would change the oil every 3-5k on a brand new N/A car. after switching to another filter all was well.

[Markspd6]

Purolater pure one, has the highest reviews on my other turbo forums.. That and pennzoil platinum. Is supposed to be the best combo for turbos..

[Champion3]

I use Mobil 1, i see no problems with it.

[RalliNurse]

Purolater pure one, has the highest reviews on my other turbo forums.. That and pennzoil platinum. Is supposed to be the best combo for turbos..

Pennzoil 5-30's?

[Rangerman87]

WIX seems to be pretty good,I use it along with Royal and Lucas.

[TrailBrake]

Not that I have done any extensive testing, but I have used the Bosch Premium filter and Lubro Moly 5W40 or 0W40 without issue.

[crak]

thats because your a race car driver trail

[TrailBrake]

thats because your a race car driver trail

Hehe, hardly, but thanks.

From reading on other forums, the OEM/Denso filters get good reviews for flow rate, but are poor on filtration. Much like a high-flow air filter ;)

[gimpydingo]

Thanks! Was looking around and did find the Purolator to be one of the best, besides Amsoil and Royal purple, but for a fraction of the cost.

Only thing I can't find is the bypass PSI of the stock oil filters - anyone know?

My Legacy GT is 23 psi, and most filters are rated around 14 - 18 psi.

I did find some new WIX/Napa Gold filters rated at 26 psi.

Obviously a bigger filter with more flow rate should circumvent some of the need for a higher psi rated oil filter.

I do have a Puro ordered, should be here today. Going to put in Castrol Euro Car (German) 0w30.

[Rangerman87]

Wix/napa filters are the same.

[cjsabaki]

NAPA also now offers a new " platinum " version of the Wix filters designed for longer uses w synthetic oils.

I alway run the regular " gold " series # 7092, its the older dsm fit filter and shorter but wider than the newer filter # that fits our car, ( cheaper for me too at cost...) lol!!

[RalliNurse]

Can anyone post part numbers (size for our cars) for different brands?

[GAbOS]

I just read the thread to evoM linked on the first page. This appears to be the best choice for people that change often.

Royal Purple 10-2867

All the part numbers are in the thread.

[RalliNurse]

I just read the thread to evoM linked on the first page. This appears to be the best choice for people that change often.

Royal Purple 10-2867

All the part numbers are in the thread.

Ahh...I didn't bother to scroll down...lol...my bad...

[RalliNurse]

My Purolator PureONE($6.28 from Amazon) came in today...but I won't need a oil change till March...by then...I'll mate this filter with Mobil1 oil...unless any of you guys suggest other oil beside Amsoil/RP's...

[David.N]

I use HKS hybridsports oilfilter, which has a magnet in it, so that small metallparticles getting stuck and Castrol 5w40 engine oil. :D

[deprydation]

I get preferred customer discount through AMSOIL so I just order everything through them.

6qt's of 5w-30 100% Synthetic Signature Series Oil + WIX Oil filter = 65$ shipped to my door

[Skyline Fever]

Ahh...I didn't bother to scroll down...lol...my bad...

I also use them, but not because I am an RP fan.

It was because at the time, I couldn't find a fully synthetic media filter outside of an auto parts store. So I paid $15 each at pep boys.

Now Purolater makes a fully synthetic filter for ~$10 so in the future I will switch.

[RalliNurse]

I just did my oil change this past friday w/mobil 1 and pure1 filter...I'll update on my next change...

[RalliArtist]

i use K&N oil filters, the one with the 1" hex stud on it (HP-1004)

[PuPPeaZ]

I have used WIX and KN, they both have worked pretty good thus far with my AMSoil.

[RalliNurse]

My pure1 works awsome...oil dipstick still shows clean oil after a month and a half...

[hotkupa]

My pure1 works awsome...oil dipstick still shows clean oil after a month and a half...

Pure1 is a good filter. Very well made, however the classic one sucks. STAY AWAY FROM FRAM (orange) and STP.

[iralli_iskustvo]

I use mobil 1 synthetic oil filter along with Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil. First and second time I changed oil using Mitsu's OEM oil filter(unfortunately) I noticed at 3000 miles oil was black. Than after some research I switched to mobil 1 synthetic oil filter and what a difference it made. Now when I change oil at every 3000 miles oil comes out still with gold color :)

[crak]

I have used WIX and KN, they both have worked pretty good thus far with my AMSoil.

This is most true. A guy actually did a study on all the filters for our cars and WIX, AMSOIL and KN came out on top.

[Markspd6]

I've heard pure 1 tests the best. That's what I Rock.

[iralli_iskustvo]

I do like K&N products. Might switch to K&N oil filter if they have synthetic oil filter.

[TrailBrake]

I use the Bosch Premium filter, as I had positive results using it with LubroMoly synthetic oil in other cars.

http://www.boschautoparts.com/Filters/Pages/PremiumOilFilters.aspx#overview

[RalliNurse]

Just a lil update...I'm on my second Pure1 filter...last oil change was end of June...so far the oil been pretty "clean"...what I do is clean the dip stick with paper towel and visually inspect how "clean" the oil is...so far the oil is not as dark compare to pre-Pure1 filter set-up...so I'm very impressed. ...

[Bro you mad]

I use Amsoil 5w-30 and filter