Back when Fram consolidated their filters for Nissan from PH3682 to the PH3614, I looked for alternatives. I thought I'd struck gold with the Ultra-8 line from NAPA, only $5 or so and as a bonus silicone ADBV, can wrapped in plastic and the pretty blue Nissan OG paint scheme. The problem with these is it takes 6 seconds for the oil pressure light to go off. I'd get a light jiggle or rattle chain slap, not a concerning knock so I didn't worry too much about it, but with the third filter and 2 changes at 5,000 miles each I wasn't too thrilled with all of those cumulative "dry starts." I somehow through searching ended up finding that the genuine OEM filters are still available through the dealer and they are cheap - under $8 and made in Japan (unlike the Ultras made in, well you know where). They had to be ordered, and picked up at my local dealer. A couple of hundred miles into the new OC I switched out the filter and astonishingly (or not), the light now goes off just about instantaneously, or a second at most. Not bad for an untouched engine with 365,000 miles. I suppose it can be argued that all of those so-called dry starts didn't matter and yes, I am aware that there is oil on all surfaces in any event.
On the other hand, their air filter line is impressive, excellent sealing gasket and with a metal frame just like G*d and Nissan intended, unlike the floppy offerings from Fram and the others.
On the other hand, their air filter line is impressive, excellent sealing gasket and with a metal frame just like G*d and Nissan intended, unlike the floppy offerings from Fram and the others.
