What is the Verdict on Engine Oil Filters
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Stay away from the no name Fleabay specials and instead buy brand names such as Mann, Mahle, Wix and AC Delco, or OEM.
Plenty of choices at Rock Auto going cheap(ish), I have bought all of the above mentioned brands from them over the years and never had a problem.
I just get whatever of these brand names is going cheapest at the time.
Plenty of choices at Rock Auto going cheap(ish), I have bought all of the above mentioned brands from them over the years and never had a problem.
I just get whatever of these brand names is going cheapest at the time.
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Not all non-OEM parts are equal. I've read a thread about a member replacing the water pump with an AC Delco brand which caused over heating. I don't remember the thread, but was surprised the non-OEM water pump performed so bad. As a result I will only use a Jaguar OEM water pump to replace my water pump when the time comes. AC Delco makes oil filters; should I trust them? I certainly don't want to starve my engine of proper oil circulation, especially on start up.
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Not all non-OEM parts are equal. I've read a thread about a member replacing the water pump with an AC Delco brand which caused over heating. I don't remember the thread, but was surprised the non-OEM water pump performed so bad. As a result I will only use a Jaguar OEM water pump to replace my water pump when the time comes. AC Delco makes oil filters; should I trust them? I certainly don't want to starve my engine of proper oil circulation, especially on start up.
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Similarly, why buy the Jaguar-branded battery maintainer sold as an official Jaguar accessory by your dealer's parts department? Except for the logo, it''s identical to the CTEK 3300 sold on Amazon for less. If it costs more, it must be better. Right?
The OEM Jaguar oil filter is not manufactured by Jaguar. Who makes it? See post #2 here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...e-mann-175407/
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I suspect the reason is lower cost except, of course, for any filter made by K&N which will last forever, give you 50 more HP, and protect your car from the zombie apocalypse!
Similarly, why buy the Jaguar-branded battery maintainer sold as an official Jaguar accessory by your dealer's parts department? Except for the logo, it''s identical to the CTEK 3300 sold on Amazon for less. If it costs more, it must be better. Right?
The OEM Jaguar oil filter is not manufactured by Jaguar. Who makes it? See post #2 here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...e-mann-175407/
Similarly, why buy the Jaguar-branded battery maintainer sold as an official Jaguar accessory by your dealer's parts department? Except for the logo, it''s identical to the CTEK 3300 sold on Amazon for less. If it costs more, it must be better. Right?
The OEM Jaguar oil filter is not manufactured by Jaguar. Who makes it? See post #2 here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...e-mann-175407/
But seriously though, I use the Mahle.i buy the oil change kits from Blau auto parts, simple, easy, good oil good price mahle comes with it
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Dunno, my dad used to use a roll of toilet paper in his old farm tractor, gave it to my cousin years ago, and it’s still running. That thing is creeping up on 100 years old by now, so TP gets my vote.
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