Hello, I've just recently started doing my own oil changes and have used the OEM oil filter. The car has a bit of age now and has a lot of miles (258,000+) on it as well. It has used only OEM oil filters, also including prior to me changing the oil.
I'm just curious if it's worth it to try aftermarket oil filters or just stick with what has been working so far. I really don't have a reason to use aftermarket; I guess I'm just a bit curious too see how they would perform. On the other hand, one could say that since OEM is working, why go through the hassle to see if other filters do as good of a job? I don't have any preferences but have bought a few aftermarket oil filters to try out. Guess I'm bored or w/e but is it worth trying out new filters or stick with what has been working?
You guys have more experience than I so just wondering.
I'm just curious if it's worth it to try aftermarket oil filters or just stick with what has been working so far. I really don't have a reason to use aftermarket; I guess I'm just a bit curious too see how they would perform. On the other hand, one could say that since OEM is working, why go through the hassle to see if other filters do as good of a job? I don't have any preferences but have bought a few aftermarket oil filters to try out. Guess I'm bored or w/e but is it worth trying out new filters or stick with what has been working?
You guys have more experience than I so just wondering.