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Does it matter what kind of oil filter you use? Where can I get one under $26!!

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Old 10-28-2001, 01:29 PM
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Default Are oil filters snake oil?

I always use $2-3 filters like STP, Deutsch, ACDelco, etc... and have never had any problems (my previous car - '91 Legend had 125K miles when I sold it - ran like new!).
The only ones that I stay away from are Fram.
IMHO, as long as I change the oil every 3-5K or so, everything should be fine!
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.dorianyeager.com/oilfilterstudy1.html">http://www.dorianyeager.com/oilfilterstudy1.html</a</li></ul>
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I got 5 oem 2.8/2.7T filters for about $50.

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Mobil 1 (M1-301) for your 2.8
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Default I doubt they'd say anything, but it probably depends on the dealer...

....and what brand of filter you use. I decided to go with the OEM filters for the "odd" oil changes on my S4 (15k, 25k, 35k, etc.) as the price of these in "bulk" isn't too bad.
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