Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Best Oil Filter

[JohnBoy5]

I have seen lots of thread about oil filters and I am following a few of them but they seem to get off topic. Here is my challenge, what oil filter do you think is the best and why. No more or less info and let's keep on topic. This could be a very useful thread if we all stick to the facts. I also challenge each post to have nothing negative in it.



I am excited to see all the facts.



I already know a few fellow TDR members that will chime in

 

[GOTSOOT]

I can tell you the "WORST"==FRAM,would not use one on my lawnmower!!!

 

[dclassens]

Have used 100% Baldwin and have NEVER had an issue or bad sample.

 

[CAPTPHIL]

Bought 1st Dodge 1998. 5 24v, Joined TDR at same time. 1st Issue of mag. had filter advice from John H. and Joe D. on oil and fuel filters. I have only used Fleetguard since then. Traded 98. 5 at 380000mi. in 2002 for present 01. 5, currently at 651000mi. Glad I listened to the pros.
Good Luck Capt Phil

 

[LSchulz]

I've only used WIX (or Napa, same thing) and Fleetguard for oil filters. Run away from Fram filters.

 

[BIGNASTY]

Fleetguard enough said

 

[Grizzly]

Another believer in Fleetguard filters. Say NO to Fram.

 

[RustyJC]

I used nothing but Fleetguard Stratapores on my 2002.



Rusty

 

[PatrickHansen]

Stratapores all the way!

 

[cmills]

I've always used the Fleetguard Stratapores but have also heard good things about the Donaldson Endurance filters.

 

[Diesel Gunner]

Fleetguard Stratapore

 

[jeepit]

Fleetguard Stratapore

Ditto... all I ever used.

 

[AH64ID]

Donaldson ELF7349 or Amsoil EaO80, both are 15um filters.

Fleetguard Stratapore as a #2, its a 25um filter.

 

[diesel DOG]

Fleetguard, Baldwin, Wix. Baldwin in my heavy equipment. Fram good looking junk.