maintenance parts

[LSV_Flying]

Was wondering what oil filters and oil people are using. The Pennzoil filter recommended by Indmar does not rate well (see http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfi...ilfilters.html ).

is everyone using geniune indmar parts (e.g. thermostat, alternator belt) or have you been going with another manufacturer?

Trying to stay on top of these items and avoid paying the dealer the $300 for what essentially is an oil change at year's end.

[james yarosz]

I've been using a Delco PF1218 oil filter,and Royal Purple 15W40 synthetic oil.280 hours on my 03 LS and it runs like a dream.

[Buttafewcoe]

Fram PH30 or TG30. Rotella 15w-40 for oil. 2004 OB w/ 310 carb motor
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[moomba_armada]

I use the Purolator filter on my Indmar Assault 325 EFI, but these are the filters you can use :



AC/Delco PF25
Castrol CM30
Fram PH30
Napa 1069
Pennzoil PZ3
Penske PN30
Purolator L20049
Motorcraft FL10
Quaker State QS30
WIX 51069

[Sled491]

I bought the WIX which was highly rated and I've gone to the Amsoil synthetic 15w40. Impellor from aftermarket supplier

[aintskeered]

I am using the Rotella, If you read the owners manual it has the oil ratings or mil specs on it and I matched them up with oil at the NAPA store The Rotella had all of them and then some! Seems to be doing a good job so far but only have a few oil changes on the boat.

[JesseC]

I am running the extended AC PF1218 as well. Combining that with Mobil 1 10w30 Extended performance.

[byronkoz]

The Napa Gold and Wix are the same and by far the best option on that list. Fram being the worst. Ive seen and heard horror stories with the Fram filters and would never use one on anything I own.

[04OUTBACK]

This thread gives me an idea...
Why don't we start a part list thread!
List of Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, fluids, packing rope size (recent topic!), etc... One for DD's and one for V-Drives...

OF COURSE, we'll need a disclaimer stating... verify with manual, etc.. don't just trust us and put the wrong spark plug in...

BW

[Buttafewcoe]

I've been using Fram for years. no worries
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