Which Oil Filter is recommended?
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Which Oil Filter is recommended?
First time Vette owner, 1999 C5 Coupe BLK with 32K miles.
I've searched all the threads about which oil filter to use....and only the oil type is discussed.
Do any of you guys want to chime in as to whether AC Delco, Mobil 1 or any other brands are the "recommended" brand?
I've searched all the threads about which oil filter to use....and only the oil type is discussed.
Do any of you guys want to chime in as to whether AC Delco, Mobil 1 or any other brands are the "recommended" brand?
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I use the Mobil 1 filter as well as Mobil 1 5W30 oil.
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I did some calling around and it's amazing the price differences.
Wal-mart - $52 for Mobil 1 oil & Mobil 1 filter
Chevy Dealer - $80 for Mobil 1 oil & AC Delco filter
Private shop - $65 for Mobil 1 oil & ??? filter
I'm not ashamed - WAL-MART HERE I COME!!
Thanks for the feedback.
Wal-mart - $52 for Mobil 1 oil & Mobil 1 filter
Chevy Dealer - $80 for Mobil 1 oil & AC Delco filter
Private shop - $65 for Mobil 1 oil & ??? filter
I'm not ashamed - WAL-MART HERE I COME!!
Thanks for the feedback.
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St. Jude Donor '07
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1442609
Check this out before you leave, if you haven't already... I paid $38 for 6 qts of 5w-30 and a Mobile 1 filter
Check this out before you leave, if you haven't already... I paid $38 for 6 qts of 5w-30 and a Mobile 1 filter
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Originally Posted by Silver98
Go with the AC Delco. Others will say Mobil 1, etc, but the AC Delco works just fine.... and its normally cheaper
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Originally Posted by Illini82
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1442609
Check this out before you leave, if you haven't already... I paid $38 for 6 qts of 5w-30 and a Mobile 1 filter
Check this out before you leave, if you haven't already... I paid $38 for 6 qts of 5w-30 and a Mobile 1 filter
I was thinking that I could get a shop to do the labor for me, but turns out it will COST MORE to buy the oil/filter and have a shop do the labor (vs have a shop do it all) - so I'm just going to get it all done at a shop.
So - your probably wondering why I don't do the labor myself right?
Because I'm a girl - and I'd rather drive the CAR and pay someone to maintain it! :o
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Was in AZ today looking for the special on the case of Mobil1 plus the free filter. They were out of the 5w-30. On my way out I looked at the Mobil1 filters. Now they have Mobil1 extended life filters. What is the difference between regular Mobil1 filters and extended life filters???
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Originally Posted by NDMIKE88
Was in AZ today looking for the special on the case of Mobil1 plus the free filter. They were out of the 5w-30. On my way out I looked at the Mobil1 filters. Now they have Mobil1 extended life filters. What is the difference between regular Mobil1 filters and extended life filters???
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1442609
From Gray05:
"If you check the Mobil 1 web site, I think you will find that NONE of the Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oils meet GM Standard 4718M. Your GM Corvettes Owner's Manual and the GM Service Manual say you should only use those oils meeting GM4718M."
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notablond...
There's nothing wrong with having someone do it for you...but there's a great deal of personal satisfaction in learning to do it yourself. It does require some tools, waste disposal, etc.
I'm a DIYer type, but I'm in a rental home for another month w/o my jacks, stands, etc.
I went to the local GM dealer and contacted the manager in the quick service (basically the oil change department). I asked him if I brought in the oil/filter for my wife's '02 Trailblazer, what would he charge for labor.
It costs me $11.00 in labor only, which is worth it when I can buy oil/filter much cheaper than they would charge me. They dispose of the waste oil/filter and I stand there and make sure the grease monkey doesn't take the truck for a test drive or empty the spare change out of the ash tray. They even have late issues of magazines to read and hot coffee. You might try that...
There's nothing wrong with having someone do it for you...but there's a great deal of personal satisfaction in learning to do it yourself. It does require some tools, waste disposal, etc.
I'm a DIYer type, but I'm in a rental home for another month w/o my jacks, stands, etc.
I went to the local GM dealer and contacted the manager in the quick service (basically the oil change department). I asked him if I brought in the oil/filter for my wife's '02 Trailblazer, what would he charge for labor.
It costs me $11.00 in labor only, which is worth it when I can buy oil/filter much cheaper than they would charge me. They dispose of the waste oil/filter and I stand there and make sure the grease monkey doesn't take the truck for a test drive or empty the spare change out of the ash tray. They even have late issues of magazines to read and hot coffee. You might try that...
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Originally Posted by Blck00Vette
Just spend about $55 for Royal Purple 5w 30 and a wix oil filter.. Haven't tried wix before soooo... ??
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Originally Posted by edensknight
In my experience, I have used K&N Oil Filters in all my Vettes, Camaro's, Firebirds, and, '60's muscle cars for well over twenty years with success.