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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: John W on April 14, 2009, 08:55:19 PM

Title: Good Non-OEM Oil Filters?
Post by: John W on April 14, 2009, 08:55:19 PM

I want to change my oil this weekend and don't have any oil filters. I usually use Mahle or whatever Bav Auto sells, but I have no need to place an order (why pay shipping for one oil filter?) and don't feel like driving to the dealer that is more than 20 miles away (plus I hate that place).

Which brings me (finally) to my question: Are there any decent oil filters obtainable at local auto parts stores?

Title: Good Non-OEM Oil Filters?
Post by: 3seriesNut on April 14, 2009, 08:59:10 PM

i found them at autozone here localy for like $7.50 but i cant rember the brand.  i use mann and i usualy buy them 4 at a time.

Title: Good Non-OEM Oil Filters?
Post by: quinn11m20 on April 15, 2009, 06:35:28 AM

Advance auto. If you have one up where your at.

Title: Good Non-OEM Oil Filters?
Post by: monty23psk on April 15, 2009, 10:58:49 AM

I have used all the ones from autozone, from purolator, stp and fram. All work ok. Just more expensive than OEM and OEM is good quality.

I have a few for $5 with cheap shipping. You can get more than 1 so that it comes out cheaper on shipping and have more for future oil changes. They are Mahle.

Title: Good Non-OEM Oil Filters?
Post by: Cobra Jet on April 16, 2009, 11:28:23 AM

John,

here ya go:

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5352&highlight=filter

:)

Title: Good Non-OEM Oil Filters?
Post by: John W on April 18, 2009, 01:35:47 PM

Thanks all. Cobra Jet, good tip on the STP filter. There is an Autozone less than a mile from my house. Picked up the filter for $5.49 this morning and just finished changing the oil.

Title: Good Non-OEM Oil Filters?
Post by: Cobra Jet on April 22, 2009, 02:25:45 PM

Quote from: John W;70346

Thanks all. Cobra Jet, good tip on the STP filter. There is an Autozone less than a mile from my house. Picked up the filter for $5.49 this morning and just finished changing the oil.

No problemo!  I've used the STP filter several times now (I drive 114 miles per day, so my oil changes come about more frequently) and I've never had an issue with those filters.  It's great being able to buy them locally without having to wait for an order to arrive or paying shipping fees as well.  I usually buy 2-3 at a time, this way I'm stocked up on them at home.   :)