Originally Posted by LTZ10
Originally Posted by jayjr1105
I already run whatever brand oil I find on sale or have a stockpile of because of rebates, why not filters too? My highway mileage has gone from 50% to about 10% since a role change at work so I've shortened my OCI to 6K mi max. My van is also about 6K but not sure if it goes longer from the Honda percentage algorithm. Last year while on vacation in North Carolina, I grabbed a couple 6607 Fram Core's for $1.90 each from a large box. I wish I would have bought the whole box. All I ever see on these forums is people cutting open paper endcap filters and they are perfectly fine. I think it's going to be supertech's, ACdelco's, Bosch, and Motorcrafts for me from now on.
I've been using AC Delco Professional filters for years and they've always done well. Each year I look up the best rated engine air and oil filters on several different web sites and AC Delco Professional filters have always been in the top 10 and more often in the top 5. Mahle is now the OEM manufacturer for FCA engine air and oil filters, specifically for the Challenger and Charger Hellcats. I've used these as well with excellent service. The most expensive engine air and oil filters are not always the best performers. In the past when I've had Fords, I always used Motorcraft oil and air filters and these gave excellent service as well. I think many of the claims that 3rd party manufacturers make have some snake oil in the mix.
Lots of snake oil indeed! It's funny, all we've used is Motorcraft oil filters on our Crown Vic and it's now got 340,000 miles + but the hoopla they get for being "so bad" is hilarious because that's all we've ever used on this vehicle.