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Denso (Atkins Rotary)
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Purolator PureONE
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Nippon
2
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Which one of the THREE oil filters is better?

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Old 02-24-2008 | 11:05 PM
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Which one of the THREE oil filters is better?

For those in the know, I'm about to bulk order some oil filters.

I had been using the Napa (Wix), but it's on the expensive side.

I have heard very good things about the Denso, which is OEM spec (Atkins Rotary rebadge), and apparently has lots of filter media.

I have heard good things about the Purolator PureONE, but also heard it may be a little restrictive.

I have heard very good things about the Nippon.

(I can't find a supplier for the Toyko Roki, which I've heard VERY good things about).

Here they are (about the same price):

http://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/pr...cat=309&page=1

http://www.amazon.com/Purolator-PL14...1845985&sr=1-2

http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/ma...-16410731.html


So, which one?
Old 02-24-2008 | 11:25 PM
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I used WiX, now I use K&N, soon gonna use Mobil1 (thx to the AutoZone deal)

WiX is not that expensive IMO.
Old 02-24-2008 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
I used WiX, now I use K&N, soon gonna use Mobil1 (thx to the AutoZone deal)

WiX is not that expensive IMO.
The NAPA Gold is basically $8, which is lot, IMO, for an oil filter if one is changing their oil every 3-4k miles.


I do like the WIX build quality and flow rate, though.

What's the AutoZone Mobil 1 filter deal?

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Old 02-25-2008 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
The NAPA Gold is basically $8, which is lot, IMO, for an oil filter if one is changing their oil every 3-4k miles.


I do like the WIX build quality and flow rate, though.

What's the AutoZone Mobil 1 filter deal?

TIA
Real my Castrol thread in General Automotive Section

I can get WiX filter at my local auto shop for 6 bux a piece. Not that much IMO

I change my oil every 1.5 - 3K miles ... am I pouring money down to the drain ?

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Old 02-25-2008 | 12:28 AM
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Mazda OEM that dealers sell, it is of a different supplier than Atkins rotary (Mahle in Germany I believe)
Old 02-25-2008 | 12:29 AM
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I use "Fram" Hard drive or what ever its called. The one for stop and go traffic.
Old 02-25-2008 | 12:49 AM
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I've always used Mobil 1. Never tried anything else.
Old 02-25-2008 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
I use "Fram" Hard drive or what ever its called. The one for stop and go traffic.
Lol...not even close. it's called "tough gard"

i like the nippon filters
Old 02-25-2008 | 01:56 AM
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Mobil 1 Model M1-108 for a Mobil Filter. the Mobil 1 Model M1-110 is a bigger filter 'longer', it's in the threads. I've been using this and i fits just fine.
Old 02-25-2008 | 07:55 AM
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K&N and Wix as they provide excellent flow to go with good filtering.
Old 02-25-2008 | 09:05 AM
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been getting my filters from atkins for a very long time, but what do they now about rotarys!!!

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Old 02-25-2008 | 01:27 PM
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I recently switched to Atkins.
Old 02-25-2008 | 01:40 PM
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Atkins diet... nice
Old 02-25-2008 | 01:52 PM
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I use the Mobil1 M1-110
Old 02-25-2008 | 05:33 PM
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I use K&N...not that its a big deal, but the 1'' nut attached to the top makes it easier to replace using a ratchet.
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