Recommended oil filter for LT-5...

[BlackRocket]

I've heard that WIX brand oil filters are much better than Fram or most other brands. I have also heard that a filter that traps theoil inside is far better for the LT-5 engine and keeps the chain tensioners lubed at initial start-up. What brand oil filter is recommended for normal street driving & which brand traps oil inside for safer starts??? Thanks.

[The Lurker]

Napa....

[Z Factor]

I use a Mobil1 Oil Filter

This thread should help.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ght=oil+filter

[91vettezr1]

i used fram,bosch and currently use the mobil 1 filter. non e of them got rid of the chani rattle at start up. your best bet is just to install the upgraded chain tensioner. i haven't had a rattle since i replaced the old tensioner

[Mylzi]

K&N Oli filter here..

[key_on]

Originally Posted by 91vettezr1

i used fram,bosch and currently use the mobil 1 filter. non e of them got rid of the chani rattle at start up. your best bet is just to install the upgraded chain tensioner. i haven't had a rattle since i replaced the old tensioner

Are the upgraded chain tensioners available through GM? What's involved with replacing them?

[8388]

whats an oil filter

[91vettezr1]

hi
i went to www.zr1.net but i could not find the "how to" article on replacing the chain tensioner. go to this link
http://listserv.corvettemuseum.com/archives/zr1net.html

do a search for chain tensioner, many posts will pop up. also you can try this forum. it's a fairly common issue. took me about 1 hr to replace it,the new part i think is around $175 .

[FastZR1]

Mobile 1

[ZR1Blex]

See this ZR-1 specific oil filter study:

http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W...comparison.htm

[carter200]

Mobil 1

[90 Corvette ZR-1]

Anything but Fram

[jabrun]

Napa and Carquest filters are both made by Wix and yes they are very good quality

[VetBoyZR1]

Originally Posted by Mylzi

K&N Oli filter here..

K & N BRO!!!

[95ZR1#418]

Originally Posted by jabrun

Napa and Carquest filters are both made by Wix and yes they are very good quality

The very reason I use NAPA also...

[ZR-71]

There was an oil filter study done on the ZR1.Net and most filters were studied. The WIX came out very favorably and since my local parts store carries the one I need, WIX is what I use.

[Aaron71771]

I am pretty sure the K&N has been discontinued. I use the Mobil 1, M1-205 is the part number. Same internals as the K&N, I've heard.

[C1ANDZR1]

Mobil 1 here.

Jason

[Dandy97]

Mobil 1 here too.

[91vetteboy]

Napa