valvoline filters

[jc1990]

does anyone know who makes valvoline oil filters and if they are any good

 

[Asteroid]

Dont know who makes them. But i use em and change Oil Filter every 4 months or 4000 mls as a El Cheapo dont trust em any longer dont really know if im saving any xtra money by doing this.

 

[pbm]

The VO16 valvoline filter that fits GM V6 engines(Fram 3387/AC 47 replacement) appears to be a Champion Labs filter. I don't know if this is true for all Valvoline filters. I seriously doubt that Valvoline would allow their name to be put on a junk filter.

 

[T-Keith]

Valvoline filter are made by Champion and not sold ASAIK, they are used at their oil change shops.

-T

 

[pbm]

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Originally posted by T-Keith:
Valvoline filter are made by Champion and not sold ASAIK, they are used at their oil change shops.

-T

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I was able to purchase them at AUTOBARN which is a parts chain located in Long Island NY. (T- I'm not sure what ASAIK means but I assume you mean over-the-counter.)

 

[T-Keith]

Sorry, should have been AFAIK(as far as I know). The only place I've seen them is at Valvoline oil change shops. A quick inspection of the base plate should tell you if it's a Champion. There was also word of a "MAX-life" filter sold in Canada that may be a Champion Labs filter.

 

[pennzoil_guru]

You can buy the Valvoline Max Life Filters in Canada at Canadian Tire and the box says they are engineered by Purolator

 

[Bill Kapaun]

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Originally posted by TallPaul:


Just for kicks I am running a John Deere filter on my F150 right now. Cost $3.

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AFAIK, at least "some" of those are Canadian built FRAMs

 

[T-Keith]

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Originally posted by TallPaul:
On the Valvoline and Max Life filters, which end is the bypass valve at, the bottom or the threaded end? If the bottom, I will suggest going with the Purolator-made Motorcraft filters for the threaded end bypass. Cheap too (under $3 US at Walmart)

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Unfortunately unless you have a Ford or an engine that uses a Ford filter your out of luck.

 

[TallPaul]

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Originally posted by Bill Kapaun:

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Originally posted by TallPaul:


Just for kicks I am running a John Deere filter on my F150 right now. Cost $3.

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AFAIK, at least "some" of those are Canadian built FRAMs

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Thankfully it is only on for the 1000-mile second Auto Rx treatment cycle.

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Originally posted by T-Keith:
Unfortunately unless you have a Ford or an engine that uses a Ford filter your out of luck.

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Got ya. I was trying to find a Motorcraft for a buddy's Dodge Stratus and the Motorcraft site only lists filters for Ford vehicles.

Hey, the extra long Puorlator Pure One (X ref FL299) has the bypass in the threaded end.

 

[TallPaul]

On the Valvoline and Max Life filters, which end is the bypass valve at, the bottom or the threaded end? If the bottom, I will suggest going with the Purolator-made Motorcraft filters for the threaded end bypass. Cheap too (under $3 US at Walmart).

Just for kicks I am running a John Deere filter on my F150 right now. Cost $3.