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Re: seeking oil filter

To: Kenny Wong <kdub13@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: seeking oil filter
From: "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:44:18 -0800
The Mobil 1 filters cost about $10, and from what I read they
seem to be one of the best. The Amsoil filters also seem very
good, though one auto shop in San Carlos said they'd cost about
$20 each to order.

Kenny Wong wrote:
> 
> All this talk recently about oil filters has helped to remind me it's
> time to change my oil in my Integra.
> I usually use Castrol Syntec and a K&N oil filter.  My local store
> stops carrying K&N, so what's left?  You guessed it, FRAM.  Because of
> all the bad talk about FRAM, I start looking at the filter more closely
> and notice there are small signs of rust on the filter lip.
> No way am I gonna put that on my car.  Then I notice this this other
> filter, FRAM X2(http://www.framx2.com/) oil filter sealed air tight in
> a can.
> Does anybody have any experience with this filter or can suggest
> another filter in the 10 dollars range?  I'm also looking at AMSOIL,
> but the FRAM X2 is readily available.
> 
> Kenny Wong
> (looking for a filter with no rust)
> '95 Integra GSR
> 
> --- "Michael R. Clements" <mrc01@flash.net> wrote:
> > P.S.
> > You can order from them directly, without using their web site,
> > by calling 1-800-966-2451.
> >
> > "Michael R. Clements" wrote:
> > >
> > > I tried Mobil's e-store. It didn't work very well with Netscape
> > > or with IE, the order form where you enter your credit card
> > > number is not encrypted, and the site crashed. Their lubricant
> > > technology would seem to be much, much better than their internal
> > > IS technology. Web experiences like this will keep
> > > brick-and-mortar stores alive forever.
> > >
> > > "John J. Stimson-III" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Rob Weinstock wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Where can one buy the Mobil 1 oil filter?
> > > >
> > > > >From the Miataforum:
> > > >
> > > >    >> I purchased my Mobil 1 filters from Young Oil in Pompano
> > Beach,
> > > >    >> FL. Their number is (800)226-7011 (I just called Becky
> > there and
> > > >    >> she said it was ok to give out their name & number).
> > > >
> > > >    >> If that phone number doesn't work outside Florida, you can
> > call
> > > >    >> their Miami branch at (305)836-8193 and ask for the Pompano
> > > >    >> number. The Pompano Beach location stocks all their oil
> > filters,
> > > >    >> so you'll need to eventually speak to someone there.
> > > >
> > > >    >> Jim M.
> > > >
> > > > Also, K-Mart has several sizes (but not the right one for the
> > Miata).
> > > > I bought mine directly from the Mobil1 web store.  Shipping was
> > > > expensive.
> > > >
> > > > john@idsfa.net                                              John
> > Stimson
> > > > http://www.idsfa.net/~john/                              HMC
> > Physics '94
> 
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