I just switched to Mobil 1 EP in my wife's SUV. Is there an oil filter that will last that long, or will I need to change it every 5K as usual? Thanks for any info.
Is there a 15,000 mile oil filter.
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Make & model of SUV?
What SUV and Engine Size? X 2 eeeeh?
The M1 EP oil filter will last 15k miles. Look at the mobil oil website for more information.
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If this is your first time going with such a long OCI, I would not go over 10K on Mobil-1 EP without a UOA first. Motorcraft, AC Delco or Purolator filter will go 7.5K. Drain a little oil at 10K & have it analyzed. If the results are not favorable, change the oil.
I think Amsoil is a little too proud of some of their products. 25K on a filter, even under ideal conditions leaves me cold. I hope it's constructed better, that the *** foam air filter they sold me.
With the price of some very good filters very decent, I would happily throw a couple on, if I were opting for really long OCI's.
With the price of some very good filters very decent, I would happily throw a couple on, if I were opting for really long OCI's.
Sometimes I wonder if people changing filters so much are actually cutting them open to check their condition and see if anything is really in there. In terms of lube system function and oil breakdown, even the best full flow filters are nothing more than a coarse strainer in a healthy engine.
Peace of mind is great, but it gets to be bit obsessive compulsive, at some point. It's almost something like stopping at every other gas station putting 5 more gallons in just to have the "peace of mind" you'll never run out of gas.
OTOH, keeping that demand high is probably good for the economy and holds prices up to where the oil filter factories can make a good profit.
Peace of mind is great, but it gets to be bit obsessive compulsive, at some point. It's almost something like stopping at every other gas station putting 5 more gallons in just to have the "peace of mind" you'll never run out of gas.
OTOH, keeping that demand high is probably good for the economy and holds prices up to where the oil filter factories can make a good profit.
We are looking for a beater for my wife to drive for work. She puts about 3-4K a month right now (mostly highway) on the SUV with all of the traveling she does for her job.
If it was my vehicle, & I ran the same oil for 15K, I wouldn't hesitate to use a standard Motorcraft or Wix filter for 15,000 miles, especially when driving 3000-4000 miles/month.
Amsoil SDF-11 or should cross to EAO-11....get a hold of Don or Pablo for this great filter.
I think it's best that your wife drive a most reliable car even if it's depreciating the vehicle faster.
SUVs have depreciated in price so much over the past year due to MPGs, it's not worth getting a beater. JMO
Good luck with the decision you make.
SUVs have depreciated in price so much over the past year due to MPGs, it's not worth getting a beater. JMO
Good luck with the decision you make.
It's a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer W/ a 4.0L V6.
I say beater, I mean a ~5 year old 4 cylinder. We are looking a Honda Civics or Nissan Sentras right now. With what she gets paid for mileage, the car will pay for itself and we don't haave to abuse the family car. To bad we don't all fit in my Camaro.
.445 cents a mile x 3,500 miles a month= $1557.50 a month just for reimbursement! WOW if you get a small 4 cyl that can get 30 miles per gallon that is 117 gallone of gas at a cost of about $2.25 national average that is $263.00. $1557.50-$263= $1294.50 in profit each month! You could have that cheap 4cyl paid off in a couple months and have a few lobster Dinners!
I would look at Corollas as well. A new one wouldn't even cost that much cosidering the reimbursement factor.
Only 2K +/- a few miles are work related, but the car will still pay for itself + make us a few $$.
I would use the Amsoil. It is all synthetic, so you do not have to worry about degredation of the cellulose in the Mobil 1 filter.
Mobil 1 EP = Part Synthetic Filter
Amsoil Ea = Full Synthetic Filter
Mobil 1 EP = Part Synthetic Filter
Amsoil Ea = Full Synthetic Filter
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