gsrboi80

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I use the X2 one from Fram. Filters better than the orange one.

barneyb

I saw pictures of an engine tear down of a track car that had been using a Fram oil filter. The filter element broke up and went inside the engine. This was a few years ago. Maybe they have improved.

SRTRaceR04

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I use Pure One's in all my cars and never had a problem. Decent oil filter for the price IMO.

revvin9k

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http://www.lesabret.com/filters/filter.html

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

modvp

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PureONE PL14459

gsrboi80

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The FRAM x2 (and only the FRAM x2 Series) is probably the most heavily constructed filter I've seen so far. Though all of the Japanese made filters were of exceptional quality, the Fram x2 was as good in every way. Of note with the construction were the following features: metal screen backing the media, heavy metal end caps (all other Fram filters have cardboard), and 2 layer filter medium. Lab testing indicates this filter is fine at 5000 miles use with Mobil 1. As with all of the Fram filters and OEM Honda oil filters the x2 uses the standard spring loaded plastic by-pass valve that many people do not like. However, lab tests do not indicate that the valve jams or fails to work. It's possible that a hard enough impact at a sharp angle while the filter was by-passing might cause it to jam open, but I suspect the fluid within the filter would prevent this.

Copied from an oil filter study

travman

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I picked up the MZ filter this morning, they said it replaced the MD so I will take there word? Plus I figure as long as I have what they gave me and I have a warranty issue atleast they cant say it was the aftermarket filter, so im using stock only

revvin9k

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So you got the smaller filter?

PessimiStick

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My car came with the MD filter, but I replaced it with the MZ I got from the dealer when I changed my oil the first time.

boostedwrx

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Each EVO I had came with the MD from the factory. I actually bought out the Auburn Mitsu dealer of the MD356000 filter so I have about 12-15 left I think. Should be good for the next 100k miles or so..

revvin9k

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The filter for the Dodge Stealth Turbo by Mobil 1( i'm sure others too ), looks just like the MD356000, the bigger one.

tcollins

The data is 6 years old, but the article is still interesting reading, nether the less: http://www.shoclub.com/lubrication-o...n-oilpart5.htm

EVO<VR4

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If you want a cheaper option to Pure One get Motorcraft... made by the same people.