pure_insanity Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 ok i need to do a oil change on my newly purchased 02 nissan altima. its got a few miles and im sure it had its oil changed at some who knows where el cheapo place or the dealership it came from did it with the crappiest oil filter available.i know in some cases you want an o.e. filter but some vehicles you want a particular brand of filter to get the best flowback results. so, what do you guys suggest. get it from nissan or anyone know for sure of a certain brand that has the good anti flowback properties. opinions appreciated. please, do not turn this into the usual bullshiat about this oil filter sucks and this one blows crap. im just looking for the information about my particular application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotStock88 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I prefer amsoil oil and their oil filters. http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/default.aspx?zo=1220579 From the studies i have read, they are one of the leading manufacturers of a high quality product. You can actually send them a sample of your oil and they will analyze the breakdown for you (small fee). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchi934 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Ive heard good things about wix filters in all applications. I found this that might help for an application specific basis: http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/engine-performance-1993-2001/213326-best-type-motor-oil-oil-filter.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Castrol GTX and a Purelator PureOne filter, Grant. Never have used anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project83 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I've had really good luck with Wix filters in everything i own and that is all we use at work with no complaints. My boss (Shop owner) doesn't believe in using cheap oil filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Wix, Puralator, Mobil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Napa Gold/Wix gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Napa Gold/Wix gets my vote. Same here. Nothing but a Napa Gold goes in my cars. It's made by Wix and re-branded for Napa. And yes it has the anti-drainback valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighterpilot Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 NAPA Gold/Wix for me too. I have had occasions when NAPA did not have their Gold oil filter in stock at the store for my Starions, boat engine, truck, or '66 Charger over the years. I had no qualms about using the Hastings Premimum filters as a substitute. I have also used Hastings Premimum Oil filters on NON OEM construction heavy equipment and forklifts when I worked for Volvo Construction Heavy Equipment and Komatsu Forklift with excellent results. Hastings was the brand specified for use when the OEM filters were not available. They are available from NAPA. http://www.hastingsfilter.com/Literature/Brochures/F189.pdf For What It's Worth. KEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Same here. Nothing but a Napa Gold goes in my cars. It's made by Wix and re-branded for Napa. And yes it has the anti-drainback valve. Same here. Also the Carquest filters are made by WIX. Carquest Blue is same as Napa Gold. I think I have the color correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 WIX has always been a good reliable filter for me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StallionProject86 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 No Bosch? I got that with my last oil change full synthetic + Bosch filter. No good? No intentions on thread jacking just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creakyjoints Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 If you want a filter that you dont feel you have to worry about go get a Nissan filter as long as they arent made domestically anyway. Alot of the OEM's switched them over in the 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber308 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I have always used Fram oil filters. Never blew up a engine because of them. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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