jnc2000

Just thought I'd pass this along for those who use Mobile1 5w-30 full synthetic.... Advanced Auto Parts is having a special for the entire month of June where you can get 5 quarts of full synthetic, and the Mobile1 filter for 28 bucks. I know the filters are usually a bit pricey so this is a good deal. - Thought I'd share

stillhere153

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not bad... $28 full synthetic oil change is a damn bargain

sixsixfour

that sounds ok, but you can get a 5 quart jug at walmart of Mobil 1 5W-20 Synthetic for $22 everyday.

Wseminuk

^ yah and a fram oil filter for $5 everyday to. always rolling back prices

jnc2000

but the kicker here is $28 for a mobile1 oil and filter... IDK about you but I would never put a fram filter on my TL....

stillhere153

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I wouldn't put a mobil 1 filter either... hamp synergy exclusive for me... mainly because it is takata green

JCL622

takata green on NBP is soooooo nice lol

SporkLover

I'll pass on Fram!

vinnier6

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me too.....

SouthernBoy

Around two weeks ago, they had the same sale offer in my area for $26.38 as I recall. I took advantage of it and have the goods in my garage right now.

SporkLover

Uhoh zone is running it until the special until July.... at least locally

vinnier6

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when i buy my oil, i just buy the 5qt jug at walmart for 22 bucks, then i believe its under 10 for a mobil 1 filter at autozone....its about 30 bucks, which aint bad....either way, but i do like the convience of just one container vrs 5 one qt containers...

BLACKURA_NY

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just changed mine yesterday. Went for Mobil 1 5W-20 with a K&N Oil filter

CBR2200

fram = shit

Do you guys save the 1/2 quart from the walmart jug? I just dump the used oil back in there and waste the leftover new oil. I could have a "free" oil change every ninth time if I wasn't so lazy.

SPEEDYP

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why is FRAM no good ?

vinnier6

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i save it and pour it into my lawnmower, or wifes van, then i dump the oil from my catch container into the jug and take it to autozone and dump it for free....

slowaccord

its crazy how alot of people dont even know that u can get the 5 quart jug of mobil one at walmart. i always see a bunch of guys buying 5 quarts at autozone for 6 bucks a piece

you would think the automotive place is cheaper but it seems like everything is more expensive there

sixsixfour

i just use the factory filter from Acura.

SporkLover

http://www.knizefamily.net/minimopar...ers/index.html

More than you ever wanted to know about oil filters. Looks like they recently updated their website.

The last time I read an Oil filter comparison FRAM used low quality filter material and material overall when compared to the competition. Lower Quality Filter + Less filter material = not filtering as much as possible.

SporkLover

Let's take two filters for the same vehicle as a comparison.... Fram Vs Mobil 1....

Fram Double Guard:

Average Retail Price $10
Cartridge Length 4.13 inches
Cartridge Outside Diameter 3.00 inches
Cartridge Inside Diameter 1.63 inches
Cartridge Pleats 38
Cartridge End Cap Type Cardboard
Anti-Drainback Valve Type Nitrile rubber diaphragm
Bypass Valve Type Nitrile rubber, integral
Element Type Paper media, stamped metal seam
Element Length 47.5 inches
Element Width 4.06 inches
Element Surface Area 193 square inches
Shell Thickness 0.015 inches
Backplate Thickness 0.18 inches
Gasket Type Nitrile rubber

Mobil 1:


Average Retail Price $10
Overall Length 5.44 inches
Overall Diameter 3.67 inches
Cartridge Length 4.13 inches
Cartridge Outside Diameter 3.36 inches
Cartridge Inside Diameter 1.69 inches
Cartridge Pleats 55
Cartridge End Cap Type Stamped-steel, with bypass valve in front
Anti-Drainback Valve Type Nitrile rubber diaphragm
Bypass Valve Type Spring-loaded steel, nitrile seal
Element Type Synthetic media, glued seam
Element Length 89 inches
Element Width 4.0 inches
Element Surface Area 356 square inches
Shell Thickness 0.018 inches
Backplate Thickness 0.14 inches
Gasket Type Nitrile rubber

Same price essentially but you get more filter with the Mobil 1