Mobil 1 302A..is this the norm??

[Jims72SS]

Hi Guys...long time lurker and was a member but had password issues....anywho...

Here's my question. I was doing an oil change on my Chevelle and don't normally cut open the filters on a regular basis, but because I installed a roller cam, I wanted to keep an eye out for any metal. Good news is that there is no metal that I can see, but is it normal for a Mobil One filter to use a string to keep the media together???

 

[pbm]

Purolator used that string set-up on their filters in the past so I'm assuming with all of the mergers and acquisitions among filter makers that Purolator is now making these Mobil1 filters.

Judging by looks alone that doesn't look like a 'premium priced' filter to me. I'd use a Fram Ultra for less money.

 

[ad244]

Any idea of the date code of that filter?

 

[Jims72SS]

I know I should have taken a picture of it, but it went into the garbage. I know that it's at lease a year old because I change the oil and filter every November..

 

[blufeb95]

Purolator used that string set-up on their filters in the past so I'm assuming with all of the mergers and acquisitions among filter makers that Purolator is now making these Mobil1 filters.

Judging by looks alone that doesn't look like a 'premium priced' filter to me. I'd use a Fram Ultra for less money.

Mann-Hummel using Purolator's factories now makes the Mobil 1 filters, they switched about 2 years ago.

 

[Sayjac]

It's not unusual to see the assembly sting used on larger/longer application M&H Puro made OFs. Based on dimensions I found, I'd say the topic filter qualifies. Afaik or have seen, doesn't hurt anything.

 

[timtupper]

I took one off a Nova last winter during some maintenance for a fellow. I opened up and it looked just like that. Been using ultra guards on peoples cruisers and Fram HP on the cars that race or get pounded on.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

Hi Guys...long time lurker and was a member but had password issues....anywho...

Here's my question. I was doing an oil change on my Chevelle and don't normally cut open the filters on a regular basis, but because I installed a roller cam, I wanted to keep an eye out for any metal. Good news is that there is no metal that I can see, but is it normal for a Mobil One filter to use a string to keep the media together???

Can I see a photo of your Chevelle? Sorry.... its a life long disease. Chevelle on the brain since 1967. Past owner of (4) , one 1972 and then three from 1976, until 2018.

 

[MParr]

Since Mobil 1 changed their supplier from Champion Labs to Purolator, they are no better than a Carquest Red filter.

 

[aquariuscsm]

The filter looks really nice, but I don't understand the string.

 

[CR94]

I found string used the same way in Fram filters for my Mazda several years ago.

 

[Jims72SS]

Can I see a photo of your Chevelle? Sorry.... its a life long disease. Chevelle on the brain since 1967. Past owner of (4) , one 1972 and then three from 1976, until 2018.

Here’s one…

 

[Jims72SS]

Since Mobil 1 changed their supplier from Champion Labs to Purolator, they are no better than a Carquest Red filter.

Any ideas on a good replacement filter? I was thinking Wix or Napa Gold…

 

[MParr]

Any ideas on a good replacement filter? I was thinking Wix or Napa Gold…

WIX or NAPA Gold are definitely better than the new Mobil 1 oil filters.
That looks like a 1971 model. 400 or 454?

 

[blufeb95]

WIX or NAPA Gold are definitely better than the new Mobil 1 oil filters.

Unless you get one of them that's made on a consolidated production line, then all you get is a low quality Purolator in a Wix branded can.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

Here’s one…

I love it. What is under the hood? Is that a 1971? Like the Silver.

 

[Jims72SS]

WIX or NAPA Gold are definitely better than the new Mobil 1 oil filters.
That looks like a 1971 model. 400 or 454?

It's an early 72 with a big block 402(396). I never got around to changing the grill to the correct year...

 

[Jims72SS]

Unless you get one of them that's made on a consolidated production line, then all you get is a low quality Purolator in a Wix branded can.

Any other recommendations? Fram Ultra?

 

[Jims72SS]

Can I see a photo of your Chevelle? Sorry.... its a life long disease. Chevelle on the brain since 1967. Past owner of (4) , one 1972 and then three from 1976, until 2018.

I like your S-3....Pretty neat!

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

I like your S-3....Pretty neat!