Filters ?

[WyrTwister]

Would I be correct in saying , with a frequent OCI , a " super duper " oil filter is not required , compared to a " standard " filter ?

We have a 2015 Chevy Sonic . It uses the cartridge filter . I have been using Purilator & AC Delco filters . Running Mobil 1 & Mobil Super Synthetic Dexos 5W-30 .

I change oil & filter at about 50% and about 5% on the Oil Life Indicator .

Thanks ,
Wyr
God bless

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

Originally Posted By: WyrTwister
I change oil & filter at about 50% and about 5% on the Oil Life Indicator.

Huh?

 

[Dylan1303]

There doing 2 oci's on the oil light. Whats the full milage the oil light is set up for? You could probaly do the cheapest canister you can find if your doing 3-4k changes. Use a supertech if they make one.

 

[RichardS]

I think he's running the OLM down to 50%, changing without a reset, then again at 5% with a reset on the OLM.

Personally, I like ACDelco filters. They're relatively inexpensive, and I can still find non-ecores for the Buick. I think the only benefit you might be able to find with some of the more expensive filters is an improvement on the effiency of the media.

 

[Noey]

"Super duper"?

Call me old fashioned, but if you're going "Super duper" Mobil 1, splurge for a "Super duper" filter...and leave them in there in your Sonic for the recommended interval.

 

[Ducked]

Originally Posted By: Noey
"Super duper"?

Call me old fashioned, but if you're going "Super duper" Mobil 1, splurge for a "Super duper" filter...and leave them in there in your Sonic for the recommended interval.


We'd probably only call you old fashioned if a phrase like "super duper" was natural and familiar to you.

Since it evidently isn't, we'd probably call you trendy.

 

[JC1]

Originally Posted By: Noey
"Super duper"?

Call me old fashioned, but if you're going "Super duper" Mobil 1, splurge for a "Super duper" filter...and leave them in there in your Sonic for the recommended interval.


+1. You are wasting good oil draining it that early. What is the actual mileage that you are changing the oil and filter at?

 

[bullwinkle]

I agree with the above-if you're using M1/Super Syn, why not use an AC Delco (especially if the superior Hengst is available) & go the full OLM? Then see how everything looks, maybe even spring for a UOA. I bet you'll see good results!

 

[4WD]

Got a bunch of the Hengst cartridge filters from eBay ... at 6k my OLM was at 18%, M1 EP was down to $25/jug, and the weather was good.

 

[oil_film_movies]

Originally Posted By: WyrTwister
Would I be correct in saying , with a frequent OCI , a " super duper " oil filter is not required , compared to a " standard " filter ?

You'd be fine using the cheapest possible oil filter, maybe paying $8 for something for your Sonic cartridge. If you are a picky person, like many of us, you won't mind paying a dollar or two more for an oil filter that removes smaller dirt particles, like the 99% 20 micron performance of the TG10246, cheap at Walmart, not much more expensive than the $8 alternatives that don't filter as well. It is easy to get better performance, so why not just do that?