Originally Posted By: peterdaniel
I honestly still do not understand the insanely cheap mentality people here on this board have with something so critical to your car and its longevity.
An excellent filter is what? 4-5 dollars more? If you are hurting that much then perhaps you shouldn't be driving...
While I am among the people who would have no problems using a Group 7 filter (and I have), I agree with your above statement completely. The amount of complaining and moaning about a few cents here and there, maybe a buck or two, by the users on this board has always amazed and confused me. I'm surprised at the folks who have this strange idea in their heads that a filter should not be any more than $3 and if it is, it's a rip-off.
I'm all for finding a bargain and hunting down the best bang for the buck, but I have no problem spending a little more money for peace of mind or just for convenience sake. I never understood those who wouldn't buy a $3 filter at an auto parts store while they're there already because they can drive to the other side of town and buy it at Wall-Mart for 25 cents cheaper. Senseless.
Look how much engineering goes into the typical oil filter and imagine what's necessary to manufacture it! I'm surprised that a 'cheap' filter isn't more like $10-$15 dollars and an expensive one $25 or higher.
Don't think I'm not happy that filters happen to be cheap, becaue I am. But put it into perspective- this one part on your car has one job in it's short and tough life and that's to filter the lifeblood of the engine in your car that you probably spent thousands of dollars on... and it cost about as much as a Happy Meal at McDonald's. Buying a more expensive (and assumingly better) filter only costs about as much as, well... two Happy Meals. Big deal! Get over it!
I honestly still do not understand the insanely cheap mentality people here on this board have with something so critical to your car and its longevity.
An excellent filter is what? 4-5 dollars more? If you are hurting that much then perhaps you shouldn't be driving...
While I am among the people who would have no problems using a Group 7 filter (and I have), I agree with your above statement completely. The amount of complaining and moaning about a few cents here and there, maybe a buck or two, by the users on this board has always amazed and confused me. I'm surprised at the folks who have this strange idea in their heads that a filter should not be any more than $3 and if it is, it's a rip-off.
I'm all for finding a bargain and hunting down the best bang for the buck, but I have no problem spending a little more money for peace of mind or just for convenience sake. I never understood those who wouldn't buy a $3 filter at an auto parts store while they're there already because they can drive to the other side of town and buy it at Wall-Mart for 25 cents cheaper. Senseless.
Look how much engineering goes into the typical oil filter and imagine what's necessary to manufacture it! I'm surprised that a 'cheap' filter isn't more like $10-$15 dollars and an expensive one $25 or higher.
Don't think I'm not happy that filters happen to be cheap, becaue I am. But put it into perspective- this one part on your car has one job in it's short and tough life and that's to filter the lifeblood of the engine in your car that you probably spent thousands of dollars on... and it cost about as much as a Happy Meal at McDonald's. Buying a more expensive (and assumingly better) filter only costs about as much as, well... two Happy Meals. Big deal! Get over it!