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View Poll Results: Which Oil Filter For The EVO?
Mobil M1 - 108
108
29.51%
Genuine Mitsubishi Oil Filter
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63.66%
I Just Use the Cheapest One That Fits
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Old Mar 3, 2004, 09:24 AM
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Which Oil Filter?
I'd like to see what everyone's opinions are.
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Old Mar 3, 2004, 09:31 AM
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I'll keep using OEM unless someone find a good reason not to.
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OEM all the way , it is a very well designed filter.
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Old Mar 3, 2004, 08:19 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2004, 08:31 PM
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i 'heard' mitsu replaced the current OEM evo filter to another one.. anyone know of this and wats the difference?
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yeah there was a thread on this a couple months ago. They went from a MD... part number to a MZ... part number. If you looked at the oil filter that was on the car when you did your first oil change, it was an MD. I compared the quality.. the new one looks like they;re saving a lot of money. No one ever makes a BETTER filter and charges you the same price. Usually they make it cheaper and charge you the same price. Makes more money for them. They SAY the new one is lighter and has a better flow rate, but all you have to do is look at the internal elements. I'd rather use the one they installed at the factory. But alas, it's becoming harder to find.
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I just use a purolator Pure One filter. Works for me.
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Old Mar 6, 2004, 09:42 AM
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FRAM x2 doublegard is an outstanding aftermarket filter. CLICK HERE for a good discussion on sythetic vs. conventional oils and oil filters.
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Old Mar 6, 2004, 10:05 AM
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I used oem ones so far (3-4 changes) and have been very happy.. no problems
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Old Mar 6, 2004, 08:50 PM
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M1-108 Mobil 1
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OEM as well.
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I use OEM only because I don't know which Mobil1 filter to use...there doesn't seem to be a set replacement for OEM. Some say 108, some say 104, and yeah the 110s above...
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Originally posted by oak2207
I use OEM only because I don't know which Mobil1 filter to use...there doesn't seem to be a set replacement for OEM. Some say 108, some say 104, and yeah the 110s above...
I did alot of research and spent alot of time on the Phone with Champion Labs and Mobil. To make a long story short, M1-108 is the correct filter. People are thrown off by it's size difference.

The outer canister is only a small part of the equation. The Evo makes some insane oil pressure compared to most cars , including sports cars. The inner cartridge has to be able to withstand the pressure without deforming to filter correctly. You can call Chamion Labs ( MFG of MOBIL 1 filters ) if you need more proof. Take Care
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