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 1 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 Mobil 1 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 Mobil 1 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 1 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!