oil filter

***520*** · 08-21-2006, 10:39 AM

Wasnt sure where to put it so sorry in advance mods!

Where do you guys get your oil filters from. I called my dealer and i cant make it out to them before they close today, so can i get one from like pep boys or something?

thanks

**dailydriversti** · 08-21-2006, 10:40 AM

I use a mobil one filter

available from any autoparts store.

klaymon · 08-21-2006, 10:44 AM

I use the Purolator Pure One PL14610 from Autozone, Advance Auto, Walmart, etc. WolfPlayer has done a ton of research on this and rated this one as second only to the OEM filter.

Edit: Moved this to the Service forum.

***520*** · 08-21-2006, 10:55 AM

Del i like how you have to edit to say you didn't do something wrong.

k thanks guys and thanks for moving it klaymon.

i think ill pick up the purolator 14610L

jph · 08-21-2006, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 520hpSTi

Where do you guys get your oil filters from. I called my dealer and i cant make it out to them before they close today, so can i get one from like pep boys or something?

this is what you want

allthough, you won't get it before the end of the day.
but you'll be good to go for a few oil changes.

https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...roducts_id=830

J.

***520*** · 08-21-2006, 12:09 PM

thanks jph

and everyone else

flatthump · 08-21-2006, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klaymon

I use the Purolator Pure One PL14610 from Autozone, Advance Auto, Walmart, etc. WolfPlayer has done a ton of research on this and rated this one as second only to the OEM filter.

Edit: Moved this to the Service forum.

Fuc***#@$^. I've been using PL14612? AM I using the wrong part number?

klaymon · 08-21-2006, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatthump

Fuc***#@$^. I've been using PL14612? AM I using the wrong part number?

No, you can use either one. I can't remember which, but one is slightly larger than the other, but they both work fine. Carry on. If you really want to get into the nitty gritty of it, look here:

http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/oi...il_filters.xls

Here's the thread that started it all:

STi Oil Filter Analysis Preliminary Data (Dimensions + Pics)

Edit: The 14610 is larger than the 14612, but they both work fine.

flatthump · 08-21-2006, 12:38 PM

Thats quite relieving. Pep boys seems to carry an abundance of those. Thanks

STi_kid · 08-21-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klaymon

No, you can use either one. I can't remember which, but one is slightly larger than the other, but they both work fine. Carry on. If you really want to get into the nitty gritty of it, look here:

http://www.bescaredracing.com/sti/oi...il_filters.xls

Here's the thread that started it all:

STi Oil Filter Analysis Preliminary Data (Dimensions + Pics)

Edit: The 14610 is larger than the 14612, but they both work fine.

Well that helps . Scared me a bit there i thought that i was using the wrong one.

And this is why i like IWSTI

!

**SnowbordrWRX** · 08-21-2006, 02:10 PM

I thought purolators are just re-labeled Fram Filters? I heard Bosch premium filters are good ones to use. I believe the 3310 is the one you want, I imagine the STi uses the same one as the WRX.

Andys05STi · 08-22-2006, 06:36 AM

does anyone have an opinion on the k&n oil filters, I put one on the last time because I thought that the 1" nut on top for removal would be nice. Hopefully they do a great job filtering too!

scubadiver424 · 08-22-2006, 06:37 AM

the nut is nice for removing the filter, but really you should be able to hand untighten your filter, I have many times

scubadiver424 · 08-22-2006, 06:38 AM

its just about how much dough you want to spend, like the Mobil 1 filter

klaymon · 08-22-2006, 07:48 AM

As far as opinions on different filters, see the spreadsheet I linked to above. He's compared quite a few.

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klaymon S204 Racer Posts: 3,075 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I use the Purolator Pure One PL14610 from Autozone, Advance Auto, Walmart, etc. WolfPlayer has done a ton of research on this and rated this one as second only to the OEM filter. Edit: Moved this to the Service forum. Last edited by klaymon; 08-21-2006 at 11:03 AM.

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08-21-2006, 10:40 AM	#2
dailydriversti OT stealth mod Car: 06 obp sti Fav Mod: Vodka injection. Location: iowa Posts: 30,703 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I use a mobil one filter available from any autoparts store.

08-21-2006, 10:55 AM	#4
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,393 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Del i like how you have to edit to say you didn't do something wrong. k thanks guys and thanks for moving it klaymon. i think ill pick up the purolator 14610L

08-21-2006, 12:09 PM	#6
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,393 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	thanks jph and everyone else

08-21-2006, 12:38 PM	#9
flatthump IWSTI Club Level 1 Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,130 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Thats quite relieving. Pep boys seems to carry an abundance of those. Thanks

08-21-2006, 02:10 PM	#11
SnowbordrWRX Drive True Posts: 2 IWSTI Addict since: May 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	I thought purolators are just re-labeled Fram Filters? I heard Bosch premium filters are good ones to use. I believe the 3310 is the one you want, I imagine the STi uses the same one as the WRX.

08-22-2006, 06:36 AM	#12
Andys05STi Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru PSM WRX STi Fav Mod: Me in the driver's seat Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 53 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	does anyone have an opinion on the k&n oil filters, I put one on the last time because I thought that the 1" nut on top for removal would be nice. Hopefully they do a great job filtering too!

08-22-2006, 06:37 AM	#13
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,600 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	the nut is nice for removing the filter, but really you should be able to hand untighten your filter, I have many times

08-22-2006, 06:38 AM	#14
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,600 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	its just about how much dough you want to spend, like the Mobil 1 filter