Do you put synthetic oil in your 8G?

[AVERAGE]

i feel like a filter is a filter. Would you pay $20 for a K&N oil filter?

[BIGMONEYDAY]

Wait a min, I thought FRAM filters are near oem quality?

Actually, I've been using the regular Fram filters since day one, and just switched over to using their "ToughGuard" filters in the last year. But since I change my oil once a month, I figured they were good enough. But a co-worker actually showed me an independent report that tested oil filters from different companies and Fram was rated one of the "worst" ones on the market, and their "ToughGuard" filters only a little better than average. I believe they list "STP" as one of the better ones, if I remember correctly.

[DOHCstunr]

yeah the frams have a leaky antidrainback valve, and bypass the filter altogether if they get too full of debris.
it would be much worse i suppose for the oil flow to stop all together cause of a clogged filter, but it just hurts my feeling to think of an oil filter quitting while on the job.

nothing is better than oem.
mobil one filters got one of the best ratings in that independant study. they are pricey indeed. but thats what i've been using for a while now. I have noticed the oil lasting more miles before showing contamination of the need to change.

on my old motor that i previously mentioned i used either oem filters, or purolator PURE 1 filters.

[DryBear]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AVERAGE)</div><div class='quotemain'>i feel like a filter is a filter. Would you pay $20 for a K&N oil filter?</div>

If you are paying $20 for a K&N oil filter, then you are paying way too much.

They go for around $10 at my local Autozone, and the OEM goes for $7 at my local dealer.

[Xrs2]

I'm pretty sure Autozone will only be selling Duralast Oil filters once they run out of the other brands.

I'm pretty sure they own it, but I am not sure.

Either way OEM is your best bet with a decent brand oil. They do make some oils that have additives to get rid of the valve tick, but I can't remember what it is called. Anyone know?

CASTROL GTX works pretty well for me.

[BIGMONEYDAY]

Well you guys opened my eyes a little bit more. Even though I have a bunch of miles on my engine, I think I'll switch over to an OEM, Mobil 1, or Purolator filter to squeeze out a few more thousands miles. When asked how long did I expect for the engine to hold up, I always say if it gets me to 300K I'll be more than happy. Hell, even now I feel I've gotten my money out of her at least twice over. And unless wrecked really bad, I'll always keep her and fix what goes wrong.

[pvu_rida]

Yeah I just switch to Castrol High Milaege and i like it for some crazy reason. I figure i should use that cause i have about 165,000 miles

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BIGMONEYDAY)</div><div class='quotemain'> But since I change my oil once a month</div>

Why?

Do you drive an insane amount, or just like spending ridiculous amounts of money on oil/filters?

[pvu_rida]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tube)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BIGMONEYDAY)</div><div class='quotemain'> But since I change my oil once a month</div>

Why?

Do you drive an insane amount, or just like spending ridiculous amounts of money on oil/filters?</div>

Well he does have over 200,000 miles on his car

[raw0055]

I just switched over to syn about a month ago

[4-G-rim]

I ONLY use Mobil 1 on both -G-rim ever since I turboed the car and the GVR4.

As for filters most of them have that "anti drain back" feature now. I steer away from Fram filters. Their filters don't have the best filteration. I either use OEM Mitsu or Purelator One.

[dassler]

I used this:

[newguyonblock]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pvu_rida)</div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah I just switch to Castrol High Milaege and i like it for some crazy reason. I figure i should use that cause i have about 165,000 miles</div>

im about to hit 100k and i been using that since i hit 80k no complaints so far.

[SLS2000]

BigMoneyDay system seems to be the way to go. Id love to see my Gs engine last that long.

[galantsleeper00]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pvu_rida)</div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah I just switch to Castrol High Milaege and i like it for some crazy reason. I figure i should use that cause i have about 165,000 miles</div>

How the hell do you guys have so many miles on your cars. I have a 00 with only 43000. Even it hits like 90000 im going to get rid of it

[wannabee]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galantsleeper00)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pvu_rida)</div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah I just switch to Castrol High Milaege and i like it for some crazy reason. I figure i should use that cause i have about 165,000 miles</div>

How the hell do you guys have so many miles on your cars. I have a 00 with only 43000. Even it hits like 90000 im going to get rid of it</div>

DAMN! 43000? do u just park yr car in the garage n not use it for months or wat? i have 107xxx n i have a 00....
n yeah i just use penzoil or castrol....

[Gladiator]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wannabee)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galantsleeper00)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pvu_rida)</div><div class='quotemain'>Yeah I just switch to Castrol High Milaege and i like it for some crazy reason. I figure i should use that cause i have about 165,000 miles</div>

How the hell do you guys have so many miles on your cars. I have a 00 with only 43000. Even it hits like 90000 im going to get rid of it</div>

DAMN! 43000? do u just park yr car in the garage n not use it for months or wat? i have 107xxx n i have a 00....
n yeah i just use penzoil or castrol....</div>

thats nothing my 01 is barely 20k :oops:

[pvu_rida]

damn gladitor....... u still got a factory warranty....lucky bastard lol

[dassler]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pvu_rida)</div><div class='quotemain'>damn gladitor....... u still got a factory warranty....lucky bastard lol</div>


mine is 11000km (Not miles) and it's '02.

[Chero2000]

Been using Quaker State Advanced Synthetic for a while now. Just hit 80K.