OEM oil filter vs anyother brand....

BBBsti LTD · 02-08-2007, 09:48 PM

I am going to change my oil tomorow, a Subaru dealer is at least 15 miles away. Should I buy one from Pep Boys or should I go to the dealer to get the filter?

Next time I will order one through the internet..

rr1911 · 02-08-2007, 09:49 PM

i would go with the oem filter and dont forget to get a new thingie for the drain plug forgot whats its called

rr1911 · 02-08-2007, 09:50 PM

crush washer is what i think its called

DoubleURX · 02-08-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr1911

i would go with the oem filter and dont forget to get a new thingie for the drain plug forgot whats its called

Crush washer

EDIT: lol you beat me to it!

rr1911 · 02-08-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoubleURX

Crush washer

EDIT: lol you beat me to it!

lol sorry

***reeksti*** · 02-08-2007, 09:52 PM

yes its called a crush washer and yes i would stick with the OEM filter

blindfold · 02-08-2007, 10:03 PM

I think some one actually did cut open some filters and I remembered vaguely that OEM has the largest filter surface area, I say go OEM anyways and use some good oil.

DubyaSTi · 02-08-2007, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindfold

I think some one actually did cut open some filters and I remembered vaguely that OEM has the largest filter surface area, I say go OEM anyways and use some good oil.

+1 I saw that thread recently also.
I plan on using nothing but the OEM filter.

sti robot · 02-09-2007, 04:26 AM

OEM or purilator pure one. I believe they are almost the same thing. There was a oil filter analysis on here somewhere...

pantag · 02-09-2007, 11:13 PM

The Black NOT white OEM oil filter is probably one of the best out there. Use that and buy a Fumoto valve to make your life easier.

rr1911 · 02-10-2007, 12:41 AM

Fumoto

klaymon · 02-10-2007, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr1911

Fumoto

www.fumotovalve.com

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 02-10-2007, 06:47 AM

"Originally Posted by blindfold
I think some one actually did cut open some filters and I remembered vaguely that OEM has the largest filter surface area, I say go OEM anyways and use some good oil."

Just because a filter has more surface area does not mean it is has a higher filtering effiency...one does not automatically mean the other. That's why there is industry standard ISO 4548-12 to determine efficiency. Common paper/cellulose isn't going to trap as much as a high-quality synthetic filter. Quality not quantity. You should send in an oil analysis of your own to blackstone or some such place.

scubadiver424 · 02-10-2007, 06:48 AM

just go with the OEM one, its the same price as any other one you would get at your local car parts store

scubadiver424 · 02-10-2007, 06:49 AM

o yeah and +111111111111111111 for the FUMOTO VALVE, I freaking love that thing!

02-08-2007, 09:48 PM	#1
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02-08-2007, 09:49 PM	#2
rr1911 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi X2 Location: Central Florida Posts: 190 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i would go with the oem filter and dont forget to get a new thingie for the drain plug forgot whats its called

02-08-2007, 09:50 PM	#3
rr1911 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi X2 Location: Central Florida Posts: 190 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	crush washer is what i think its called

02-08-2007, 09:52 PM	#6
*reeksti* 1B4DSTI Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,214 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	yes its called a crush washer and yes i would stick with the OEM filter

02-08-2007, 10:03 PM	#7
blindfold Silver Member Car: 2004 WRB STi Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 2,066 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (14)	I think some one actually did cut open some filters and I remembered vaguely that OEM has the largest filter surface area, I say go OEM anyways and use some good oil.

02-09-2007, 04:26 AM	#9
sti robot Spec C Club Car: 04 STI Java black w/ Fav Mod: a garage Location: Just outside Manassass VA Posts: 1,455 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	OEM or purilator pure one. I believe they are almost the same thing. There was a oil filter analysis on here somewhere...

02-09-2007, 11:13 PM	#10
pantag Spec C Club Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: My right foot... Location: Waterford CT Posts: 1,992 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	The Black NOT white OEM oil filter is probably one of the best out there. Use that and buy a Fumoto valve to make your life easier.

02-10-2007, 12:41 AM	#11
rr1911 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi X2 Location: Central Florida Posts: 190 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Fumoto

02-10-2007, 06:47 AM	#13
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Car: '08 GT500 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,759 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	"Originally Posted by blindfold I think some one actually did cut open some filters and I remembered vaguely that OEM has the largest filter surface area, I say go OEM anyways and use some good oil." Just because a filter has more surface area does not mean it is has a higher filtering effiency...one does not automatically mean the other. That's why there is industry standard ISO 4548-12 to determine efficiency. Common paper/cellulose isn't going to trap as much as a high-quality synthetic filter. Quality not quantity. You should send in an oil analysis of your own to blackstone or some such place.

02-10-2007, 06:48 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)	just go with the OEM one, its the same price as any other one you would get at your local car parts store