K&N Oil filter

[rdlangston13]

thanks jester! exactly what i was looking for!

[Suprahunter]

The K&M and the Mobil 1 are the same filter except for the nut on the back both are excellent filters. If you are going to use Mobil 1 oil go with the 15w50. Standard Fram filters are the worst you can use the gold line are better. Wix are OK too.

[you da man]

my first dealer put in Amsoil and matching amsoil filter, my 2nd dealer said to use only manufacturer filters till out of warranty as sometimes the engine company can get pissy if warranty work is needed.

Once out of warranty we also like Wix. K/N is good too IMO. I don't like the cheap fram stuff.

I'm also an Amsoil fan when it comes to their oils and filters. My Dodge diesel, my sportbike, and even my built up race bike motors all used Amsoil products. Haven't looked into their marine applications but I know their filters did filter out more microns of particles than most of the popular brands. It's been a couple years since I've done any research though. But as mentioned, as long as you change your oil/filter regularly, I think you're good to go.

[moombadaze]

Drew, as long as you oiled the filter gasket you should not have the issues you did last year getting it off.

[mmandley]

Also make sure you only hand tighten the filters, some people use the filter wrench to tighten it and this just isn't required. The flow of the oil threw the filter is actually designed to help keep it tight and this is whey they say Hand Tighten Only.

[kaneboats]

Hand tighten and NEVER more than 1/4 turn if you must put a wrench on it. (I don't) Once that seal crushes in a little she ain't coming off.

[Razzman]

Fwiw the proper way is to fill the filter with oil, apply a very light coat of clean oil to the seal, screw it on and bottom the filter out, then another 1/4 turn by hand only! Using a wrench will only increase the chance you can't get it off as well as risk causing the seal to fail.

Years ago when i was a mechanic I trained an apprentice in the above method. For some reason he didn't listen or pay attention. He did a lube and oil on a '68 GTO and after filling, started the car, lifting it up on the hoist (as was procedure) to check for leaks. As he was looking underneath the seal failed and spewed oil all over him, funniest thing I ever saw! After shutting it down and looking at it, the seal was squished out leaving a gap. He admitted using the wrench later, lesson learned.

[moombadaze]

^^^and allways check the old oil filter gasket to make sure its not stuck on the engine or remote oil filter holder for us V-drive folks. Nothing worse than double gaskets as it will hold for a little while and then will puke all the oil out.

[rdlangston13]

when i used to work at cadillac i once (though i am not proud of it) forgot to tighten the cartridge filter in a CTS. I filled it with brand new mobil 1 full synthetic and then turn it on, it is amazing how fast that thing will puke out 5 quarts all over the ground.

[moombadaze]

that double gasket I spoke of earlier--did that myself on my wifes prelude--not my best hour . I still think of it every time I change the oil and havent done it since