K&N oil filter versus Purolator oil filter
12-03-2006, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Subdriver
He says he is using Mobil 1 in the Vette in the first post. 
FYI, the info pasted by Mike above shows what I was trying to explain above in that the K&N filter flows very well but doesn't filter as well. However, there is some evidence to show that this is actually beneficial for the LSx motors. For some concrete data, here is a used oil analysis report on a 99 C5 using AMSOIL Series 2000 0w30 and a K&N 1007 filter:
Corvette C5 AMSOIL Series 2000 0w30 Used Oil Analysis Report
The results show that the wear products in his motor are well below the fleet average for that lab and this motor family at similar time in engine life. While I think most of that is due to the oil, it is clear that the filter isn't hurting the engine either. So for those running the K&N oil filter, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.
FYI, the info pasted by Mike above shows what I was trying to explain above in that the K&N filter flows very well but doesn't filter as well. However, there is some evidence to show that this is actually beneficial for the LSx motors. For some concrete data, here is a used oil analysis report on a 99 C5 using AMSOIL Series 2000 0w30 and a K&N 1007 filter:
Corvette C5 AMSOIL Series 2000 0w30 Used Oil Analysis Report
The results show that the wear products in his motor are well below the fleet average for that lab and this motor family at similar time in engine life. While I think most of that is due to the oil, it is clear that the filter isn't hurting the engine either. So for those running the K&N oil filter, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.
12-03-2006, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 90
Paying extra for K&N or Mobil 1 filters is like pissing in the wind. But I suppose its all good for the "nothing but the best for my baby" crowd. I hope you wouldn't mind if I stole your wallet at the same time?
I use Purolator Pur-One.
I use Purolator Pur-One.
Mobil 1 synthetic oil is unnecessary in a L98 as well , but if it makes them feel better I guess it's O. K.
12-03-2006, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BADDUCK
Go back and look at what he said. He was talking about the dino oil in the Dakota, not the Vette. I can read.
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12-03-2006, 12:39 PM
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subdriver, for all intents and purposes with most folks here (ie, we don't race for a living and don't care), all that expensive, overpriced amsoil oil and filters are a total waste of money.
what you peddle is about feeling good, not about need, for us here. the "nothing but the best for my baby" guys do love it all though (which always cracks me up).
so thank you, i'd rather keep my money in my wallet if its all the same to you.
what you peddle is about feeling good, not about need, for us here. the "nothing but the best for my baby" guys do love it all though (which always cracks me up).
so thank you, i'd rather keep my money in my wallet if its all the same to you.
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12-03-2006, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Subdriver
Sorry, misunderstood your post. Thought you were referring to the Vette oil, not the Dakota oil.
12-04-2006, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BADDUCK
Only way to be sure if there is a problem is to have oil analysis done on the Vette. BTW, the smaller the pore size the faster it clogs up.
Not trying to put words in your mouth, just asking for you to make your point clearer.
12-04-2006, 04:08 PM
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I have an '85 with 112K miles and it burns almost a quart of oil between oil changes (3000 miles). As far as I can tell it only burns a little bit on start up, probably bad valve seals. My oil gets really dirty after about 1000 miles and everyone tells me its normal. The more and more I think about it I think I need to rebuild the whole engine.
12-04-2006, 04:23 PM
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If an oil has better wear characteristics it will help your engine last longer, and may save you money in the long run by decrease costs into the engine.
12-04-2006, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 90
subdriver, for all intents and purposes with most folks here (ie, we don't race for a living and don't care), all that expensive, overpriced amsoil oil and filters are a total waste of money.
