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BEST OIL FILTER TO USE 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be ed850 on  Wed Apr 10 16:44 CST 2002 [RELATED]


Anyone know what's the best oil filter to use?
Should I stick with the Volvo oil filter?
Is there any other recommendations?
Thanks.








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    My Recommendations 850 1996

    posted by  Valles on  Thu Apr 11 04:51 CST 2002
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    I use Mobil 1 5w-30 oil with either the Volvo dealer filter or the MANN filters. Volvo filters are made by MANN so they are the same thing.

    If I were to go out and buy something else then I would buy either the MOBIL 1 or the Purolator PURE ONE filter. Amsoil also makes excellent filters but I've never fallen in love with Amsoil products.

    Amsoil, Mobil 1, and Pure One consistantly either top the lists, or rank in the top 5 filters, in almost all oil filter tests. The MANN filters rank perform well enough in tests that I don't have any problem using them. I would avoid any other filter. Fram's new high end filter still isn't as good as MANN.

    If you can't get any of these filters where you live then call IPD or one of the Volvo parts houses and order a case. Don't forget to get the oil drain plug gaskets too.

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    Nathan Valles, Black 855R, Tint








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      My Recommendations 850 1996

      posted by  Erwin on  Thu Apr 11 07:08 CST 2002
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      After reading your post I did a search for filter tests on the web. I was surprised to find out how badly the Fram did in tests. I've used them for 10 years on my Nissan Sentra which still runs perfectly at 186,000miles. I've changed oil, Valvoline 10W30 and the Fram at 3,000 mles since getting the car.

      I won't be using Frams anymore based on the results I've found but I think, perhaps, frequent oil and filter changes make more difference than the quality of the product. All I'm basing this assumption on is the mileage I've achieved on my Nissan. It drips a little oil from the pan/timing cover gasket but doesn't burn any. My sister-in-law has the same Nissan we do and doesn't maintain it. At 100,000 miles it's junk.

      BTW, I'm using Mann on my Volvo.
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      Erwin in Memphis, '95855t, '86 Guzzi LeMans, '76 Montesa 348 Cota








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      My Recommendations 850 1996

      posted by  Erwin on  Thu Apr 11 06:59 CST 2002
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      After reading your post I did a search for filter tests on the web. I was surprised to find out how badly the Fram did in tests. I've used them for 10 years on my Nissan Sentra which still runs perfectly at 186,000miles. I've changed oil, Valvoline 10W30 and the Fram at 3,000 miles since getting the car.

      I won't be using Frams anymore based on the results I've found but I think, perhaps, frequent oil and filter changes make more difference than the quality of the product. All I'm basing this assumption on is the mileage I've achieved on my Nissan. It drips a little oil from the pan/timing cover gasket but doesn't burn any. My sister-in-law has the same Nissan we do and doesn't maintain it. At 100,000 miles it's junk.
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      Erwin in Memphis, '95855t, '86 Guzzi LeMans, '76 Montesa 348 Cota








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    BEST OIL FILTER TO USE 850 1996

    posted by  francisira on  Thu Apr 11 01:57 CST 2002
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    Mann (OEM), Purolator (Pure One -PL30001 & premium Plus-L30001), Motocraft LongLasting FL 1A are all excellent filters. Whatever you do.......stay away from that orange stuff (FRAM) !!!
    regards
    francis







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