Difference In Oil Filters

7sudden · 05-04-2009, 12:47 PM

After trading in my 2008 Nissan Frontier when I bought the 370z, I was left with a couple of extra Purolator oil filters. The frontiers use #PL14610, while the 370z uses #PL14612.

The only difference appears to be that the filter for the Z is about a half an inch longer.

Would this really make much difference if used on my Z? I just hate to waste them.

dad · 05-04-2009, 01:06 PM

I go with the recommended one, and trash the other one.

This is a good read, if you haven't already.
Don't Use Nissan OEM Oil Filters (Long Post - Lotsa Pics) - MyG37

molamann · 05-04-2009, 01:14 PM

^^
I've trusted K&N for my oil filter and air filter for years now.

7sudden · 05-04-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

This is a good read, if you haven't already.
Don't Use Nissan OEM Oil Filters (Long Post - Lotsa Pics) - MyG37

I had heard similar comments in another forum (hence the Purolator filters as opposed to OEM)

Thanks!

Musashi · 05-04-2009, 02:03 PM

K&N all the way.

dad · 05-04-2009, 02:10 PM

I use K&N also, but I may go with this next time.
Royal Purple State-of-the-art Oil Filter

semtex · 05-04-2009, 02:11 PM

K&N HP-1008, or Mobil1 M1-108.

bluzman · 05-04-2009, 06:55 PM

I used the Nissan filter on the first change and a Bosch on the second...Castrol GTX both times.

arcticreaver · 05-04-2009, 08:25 PM

used K&N on my first oil change.

LiquidZ · 05-04-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

I use K&N also, but I may go with this next time.
Royal Purple State-of-the-art Oil Filter

I didn't know they had a filter out. I might have to give that a shot myself.

Not to mention, I will be switching to RP full synthetic in the near future

dad · 05-04-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I didn't know they had a filter out. I might have to give that a shot myself.

Not to mention, I will be switching to RP full synthetic in the near future

>135I was the original poster for that filter link. I didn't know RP had their own filters. I figure, I use their oil. I might as well try their filter.

SoCal 370Z · 05-04-2009, 10:22 PM

Knock yourselves out guys: Royal Purple Oil Filter (including tear-down)

>135I · 05-05-2009, 01:09 AM

I just did my first oil change with RP and I have a thread where I am posting my opinion on the oil for the first 1000 miles its in the engine.
Though I am in Hawaii with no Pep Boys so no RP oil filter first but as soon as I move back to main land I will be using the RP oil filter.

The wait is over..

gotawd · 05-05-2009, 04:33 PM

Different car but I know you guys use the same k&n filter as the sti so check this out.

Oil filter comparison, 4 top brand oil filters cut up and compared. - NASIOC

CBRich · 05-05-2009, 10:21 PM

From that and some of the other threads I ended up on it seems that the Amsoil Ea Oil filters using the Donaldson media are tops, though expensive. We probably shouldn't get too deep into this because that's what the bobistheoilguy forum is for. BUT, that's what I gather. Comments?

05-04-2009, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
7sudden Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 9 Drives: 6MT/Sport/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 16	Difference In Oil Filters After trading in my 2008 Nissan Frontier when I bought the 370z, I was left with a couple of extra Purolator oil filters. The frontiers use #PL14610, while the 370z uses #PL14612. The only difference appears to be that the filter for the Z is about a half an inch longer. Would this really make much difference if used on my Z? I just hate to waste them.

05-04-2009, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	I go with the recommended one, and trash the other one. This is a good read, if you haven't already. Don't Use Nissan OEM Oil Filters (Long Post - Lotsa Pics) - MyG37 __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

05-04-2009, 02:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	I use K&N also, but I may go with this next time. Royal Purple State-of-the-art Oil Filter __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

05-04-2009, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	K&N HP-1008, or Mobil1 M1-108. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-04-2009, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
bluzman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 349 Drives: Red Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	I used the Nissan filter on the first change and a Bosch on the second...Castrol GTX both times. Michaelfmille likes this. __________________ My Gallery

05-04-2009, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	^^ I've trusted K&N for my oil filter and air filter for years now.

05-04-2009, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	K&N all the way.

05-04-2009, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	used K&N on my first oil change. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

05-04-2009, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Knock yourselves out guys: Royal Purple Oil Filter (including tear-down) __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 05-05-2009 at 01:10 AM.

05-05-2009, 01:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I just did my first oil change with RP and I have a thread where I am posting my opinion on the oil for the first 1000 miles its in the engine. Though I am in Hawaii with no Pep Boys so no RP oil filter first but as soon as I move back to main land I will be using the RP oil filter. The wait is over.. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

05-05-2009, 04:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
gotawd Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Stafford, Va Posts: 8 Drives: 2006 STi Rep Power: 16	Different car but I know you guys use the same k&n filter as the sti so check this out. Oil filter comparison, 4 top brand oil filters cut up and compared. - NASIOC

05-05-2009, 10:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	From that and some of the other threads I ended up on it seems that the Amsoil Ea Oil filters using the Donaldson media are tops, though expensive. We probably shouldn't get too deep into this because that's what the bobistheoilguy forum is for. BUT, that's what I gather. Comments?

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