2004 Ram 1500. Been using Mobil 1 oil since I bought it. Manual calls for high flow filter. Been using the pricey Kand N because it says high flow but most others don't say whether they are high flow. Should I stick with K&N or am I paying too much for what I'm getting?
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Amsoil EAO's are high flow filters with excellent efficiency that are good for extended OCI's.
I run mine to 12K miles before changing...
I run mine to 12K miles before changing...
You can get them from one of the Amsoil affiliated board sponsors. Pablo, Gary Allen and there is a few others but there names escape me at the moment.
You can also purchase online at amsoil.com but I would go through one of the guys above because then they get a credit for the sale and it doesn't cost you any more going through them but its the right thing to do because they help sponsor this site and they are really good guys too...
The filters are a bit pricey at $13-$17 / filter but you can safely run them for an extended OCI or change them every other OCI depending on your mileage which then brings the cost back in line with a conventional filter changed at 5K miles.
I warn you though... Once you go EAO, you generally never go back because the quality is superior. I'm addicted to it for life now...
You can also purchase online at amsoil.com but I would go through one of the guys above because then they get a credit for the sale and it doesn't cost you any more going through them but its the right thing to do because they help sponsor this site and they are really good guys too...
The filters are a bit pricey at $13-$17 / filter but you can safely run them for an extended OCI or change them every other OCI depending on your mileage which then brings the cost back in line with a conventional filter changed at 5K miles.
I warn you though... Once you go EAO, you generally never go back because the quality is superior. I'm addicted to it for life now...
most filters are high-flow, unless they are specifically referring to racing filters, which is unlikely. There are some ful-depth filters that are not high flow - and those are forbidden in most marine applications.
Knowing about Chrysler engines because my dad is a mechanic (over 35 years) and worked for the company for 20 years, they want a high flow, low restriction filter because they have cut back on the oil pump flow capacity on the top ends of these engines and a restriction or low flow filter could cause oil starvation and engine damage.
You dont mention what engine you have but I know a PH8A equivalent fits the 4.7L. Its a bigger filter.
I've been using the Mobil 1 filter, is that a high flow filter?
Originally Posted By: renos09ram
I've been using the Mobil 1 filter, is that a high flow filter?
Not particularly.
IIRC, WIX on the other hand advertizes no more than 2 PSI drop across the media at 4 gallon per minute at full temperature.
Also, you can probably find an oversize filter that meets spec. and have a little more choice in brands and efficiency.
I run an oversize PureOne, myself, but it's not a Dodge.
Might want to go Amsoil Eao or WIX (NAPA Gold) because this kind of data is available for these.
I've been using the Mobil 1 filter, is that a high flow filter?
Not particularly.
IIRC, WIX on the other hand advertizes no more than 2 PSI drop across the media at 4 gallon per minute at full temperature.
Also, you can probably find an oversize filter that meets spec. and have a little more choice in brands and efficiency.
I run an oversize PureOne, myself, but it's not a Dodge.
Might want to go Amsoil Eao or WIX (NAPA Gold) because this kind of data is available for these.
What ever your truck specs for a filter TRY to cross it over to a over sized,bigger filter that will help with flow too.
Amsoil
RP
WIX
all should flow well
Amsoil
RP
WIX
all should flow well
I used the Napa gold filters prior to using the Mobil 1 filter and always get a lifter noise on start up with the Napa Gold. The lifter noise wasn't consistent but at least 2 to 3 times a week when it sits for a long period of time. The K&N filter is supposed to be the same as the Mobil 1 and that is a high flow filter so how can the Mobil 1 not be high flow. Thanks, Sal
the k&n has different media then the M1..suppose to flow better, filter not as good.
My question is am I ok using the Mobil 1 oil filter, as stated above I need a high flow filter for my Dodge Hemi. I guess you can't have both, high flow and great filtration. Royal Purple filter?
Right you cant have the best of both worlds,just like air filters,,try the RP.
Originally Posted By: daman
the k&n has different media then the M1..suppose to flow better, filter not as good.
+1
That's my take on it.
In my earlier post I should have said the M1 is a pretty good filter all around, but not specifically a high flow design as far as I can tell.
the k&n has different media then the M1..suppose to flow better, filter not as good.
+1
That's my take on it.
In my earlier post I should have said the M1 is a pretty good filter all around, but not specifically a high flow design as far as I can tell.
I spoke to the Mobil 1 rep and a Royal Purple rep, they both said that the change in thread design from 3/4 to 22mm diameter is considered a high flow filter design. It's not the media in the filter it's the diameter of the opening that makes it a high flow.
Originally Posted By: daman
the k&n has different media then the M1..suppose to flow better, filter not as good.
I'd love to see both of these filters filter material under a microscope or someway to prove they are different. They look the same and feel the same. Wish someone could actually prove they are different.
the k&n has different media then the M1..suppose to flow better, filter not as good.
I'd love to see both of these filters filter material under a microscope or someway to prove they are different. They look the same and feel the same. Wish someone could actually prove they are different.
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