View Poll Results: What brand of oil filter do you use?
Purolator (or it's other branded derivations like Penske, Castrol, Pure 1, pro line, etc.)
8
6.35%
Fram (or it's other branded derivations like Quakerstate, pennzoil etc.)
26
20.63%
Wix (or it's NAPA derivations like NAPA gold or NAPA silver)
3
2.38%
AC Delco
61
48.41%
Hastings
1
0.79%
Mobil 1
17
13.49%
Champion Labs (and it's Wal-mart, STP, etc. derivations)
4
3.17%
Whatever is on sale
2
1.59%
Don't know
4
3.17%
Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll
What Oil and Filters do you guys use?
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From: harvard illinois
Amsoil and Amsoil oil and air filters.
The combination is the key. I would never use anything else. Synthetic oil to have it's extended service period and to maintain it's superior qualities it needs to stay clean. Just remeber not to use small micron syntectic specific oil filters with convential oil, it won't be able to pass through it properly.
The combination is the key. I would never use anything else. Synthetic oil to have it's extended service period and to maintain it's superior qualities it needs to stay clean. Just remeber not to use small micron syntectic specific oil filters with convential oil, it won't be able to pass through it properly.
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird S/E
Engine: LG4 TPI Conversion
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 SLP Posi 10 Bolt
OCS Update
After repairing my crash damage, I did a Mobil 1/Mobil 1 M1-301 oil change. It smoked a lot on start up the first time, but hasn't since. Now though, it's snowing.... AGAIN!! I also adjusted the timing so I can run 87 Octane in my 86 LG4 305 CC. So far so good... Any more takers out there?
Last edited by 86BirdSE; Apr 8, 2003 at 08:52 AM.
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird S/E
Engine: LG4 TPI Conversion
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 SLP Posi 10 Bolt
Anymore takers? I see a lot of you looking, but only 126 votes? C'mon, excercise your freedoms!! The page has been updated:
http://home.moravian.edu/students/m/...ltersurvey.htm
http://home.moravian.edu/students/m/...ltersurvey.htm
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird S/E
Engine: LG4 TPI Conversion
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 SLP Posi 10 Bolt
Originally posted by JPrevost
1218 is a pf35 just with an anti-drain back valve. The pf35 is a larger pf25 which is recommended for our cars. The only reason they say use a pf25 is for clearance. If you car came with an oil cooler you would probably want/need to run a 25 but if not, go with the 1218 or 35, both work great just one is a little more protection.
1218 is a pf35 just with an anti-drain back valve. The pf35 is a larger pf25 which is recommended for our cars. The only reason they say use a pf25 is for clearance. If you car came with an oil cooler you would probably want/need to run a 25 but if not, go with the 1218 or 35, both work great just one is a little more protection.
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Originally posted by 86BirdSE
Anymore takers? I see a lot of you looking, but only 126 votes? C'mon, excercise your freedoms!!
Anymore takers? I see a lot of you looking, but only 126 votes? C'mon, excercise your freedoms!!
Several have already said it, but I'll repeat: AMSOIL filters and AMSOIL lubricants.
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From: Northwestern Pennsylvania
Car: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 355 with stuffs.
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 4.10 Posi
I've always used Castrol syntec with the AC Delco filter (forget the #). Never had an ounce of problems with these products.
I use on my L98 and my 3.1L V6 (V6 has 200K on it and still runs like a champ, that's gotta be worth something )
I use on my L98 and my 3.1L V6 (V6 has 200K on it and still runs like a champ, that's gotta be worth something
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird S/E
Engine: LG4 TPI Conversion
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 SLP Posi 10 Bolt
Originally posted by five7kid
Hard to vote when the best products out there aren't on the voting list.
Several have already said it, but I'll repeat: AMSOIL filters and AMSOIL lubricants.
Hard to vote when the best products out there aren't on the voting list.
Several have already said it, but I'll repeat: AMSOIL filters and AMSOIL lubricants.
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From: Tracy, CA
Car: '87 IROC
Engine: LB9
Transmission: TH700R4
AC PF35 and Pennzoil 5W-30.
I'll use a Baldwin filter anytime I can find one. I'm running a glass-media one at the moment.
I don't necessarily think Fram filters are bad. They just have the potential to be bad.
I'll use a Baldwin filter anytime I can find one. I'm running a glass-media one at the moment.
I don't necessarily think Fram filters are bad. They just have the potential to be bad.
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Originally posted by 86BirdSE
I would edit out the lower ones to put amsoil on, but it tells me I need to be an administrator to edit my own poll. I am countng your opinion. Baldwin makes the Amsoil Filters, Amsoil makes the oil.
I would edit out the lower ones to put amsoil on, but it tells me I need to be an administrator to edit my own poll. I am countng your opinion. Baldwin makes the Amsoil Filters, Amsoil makes the oil.
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From: NE
Car: 82 camaro SC
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Originally posted by five7kid
Hastings makes AMSOIL filters to AMSOIL's specs.
Hastings makes AMSOIL filters to AMSOIL's specs.
Bryan Falk - bfalk@baldwinfilter.com
Hastings Filter contact e-mail
Bryan Falk - bfalk@hastingsfilter.com
Both at the same location in Kearney NE--about 18 miles from my house. They make really good filters, a lot of the technology has come from them creating OTR Truck filters. The exploded view of the Baldwin and Amsoil filters are the same. The testing equipment they use is very cool.
If anyone ever makes it to Kearney, you can go to 'school' at Baldwin University.
http://baldwinfilter.com/inside/bu.html
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From: Ohio, USA
Car: '92 Camaro RS, '93 Ranger
Engine: LO3, Vulcan
Transmission: 700R4, M5OD
Axle/Gears: 2.73, 3.45
About to put in Pennzoil and a FRAM filter....... Probably the worst combo ever, but its better than running sludge.
I'm using 5W30 also. The original owner always used some form of 5W30
I'm using 5W30 also. The original owner always used some form of 5W30
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird S/E
Engine: LG4 TPI Conversion
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 SLP Posi 10 Bolt
It's been a while
I feel like bringing this one back again 
I'm now currently running Castrol GTX 10W30 and a Purolator Filter
I'm now currently running Castrol GTX 10W30 and a Purolator Filter 
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