oil filter type? - Page 2

abright52 · 11-21-2007, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NJgoat

Mobil 1, It is recomended by factory!!! Look on oil cap.

That is for the Oil. Your goat came from the factory with an AC Delco Oil Filter and Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Oil.

I have been using AC Delco filters, ran a Mobil 1 once. Didn't notice any difference in the oil, don't see a point in paying 3X as much.

NJSierra · 11-21-2007, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by abright52

That is for the Oil. Your goat came from the factory with an AC Delco Oil Filter and Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Oil.

I have been using AC Delco filters, ran a Mobil 1 once. Didn't notice any difference in the oil, don't see a point in paying 3X as much.

Jumped off the page a little bit. Yes I use ac delco filters with the mobil 1. My dealership changes the oil and filter free for the warranty period of my vehicle. They told me even though I am running synthetic they would still change my oil every 3000 miles. Well, My cars is almost a year old come end of January and I have approximately 850 miles on her with one oil change this year.

Mr. Sinister · 11-21-2007, 08:26 AM

I've heard good things about Wix filters. Apparently they are the best brand nobody is using.

GTO JUDGE · 11-21-2007, 09:07 AM

Wix is a subsidiary of Dana Corp.

Mr. Sinister · 11-21-2007, 09:37 AM

Dana like the axle manufacturer?

GTO JUDGE · 11-21-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

Dana like the axle manufacturer?

Yes. I was an employee of Dana for over 21 years. Many of the parts you find in NAPA stores are Dana parts as well.

Funny thing.. We were never afforded a discount.

FYI in case you don't know, the rears in our GTO's are Dana as well.

Mr. Sinister · 11-21-2007, 12:53 PM

Huh, never knew that.

OK, being a former employee, what's you opinion on WIX filters?

GTO JUDGE · 11-21-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

Huh, never knew that.

OK, being a former employee, what's you opinion on WIX filters?

I honestly don't know, never used them. Dana once was at the top of their game and was a world leader in auto parts. Dana filed for bankruptcy which during the course of downsizing they closed many plants and terminated many employees. They were nearly taken over in a hostile take over attempt by Arvin Merritor a few years back. To thwart that attempt Dana entered into a partnership with the UAW which allowed the UAW to organize every plant within Dana. They are now in the process of emerging from bankruptcy.

Wix was highly rated at one time.

70455goat · 11-25-2007, 09:40 PM

A few years ago, I read the results of an independent test and AC Delco came out very highly rated. I used to buy Fram....never again. It was rated very poorly in most areas and was rated one of the poorest overall. I only use AC Delco now.

UdnUdnGTO · 12-05-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NJgoat

Jumped off the page a little bit. Yes I use ac delco filters with the mobil 1. My dealership changes the oil and filter free for the warranty period of my vehicle. They told me even though I am running synthetic they would still change my oil every 3000 miles. Well, My cars is almost a year old come end of January and I have approximately 850 miles on her with one oil change this year.

Sigh, what a waste of quality synthetic oil. You aren't even getting good use out of it. This has been discussed elsewhere, if interested, use the search engine.