Difference In Oil Filters

7sudden · 05-04-2009, 11:47 AM

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, 12:06 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

7sudden · 05-04-2009, 12:14 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!

Modshack · 05-08-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

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

That convinced me to not use OEM (or my dealers free oil changes for life)....

molamann · 05-04-2009, 12:14 PM

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

Musashi · 05-04-2009, 01:03 PM

K&N all the way.

dad · 05-04-2009, 01:10 PM

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

LiquidZ · 05-04-2009, 08:38 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, 09:07 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.

scorpion90 · 05-08-2009, 08:30 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

K&N and Royal Purple oil filters are both made by Champ. I can't find out if they are different though. Looks like both are excellent filters.

semtex · 05-04-2009, 01:11 PM

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

bluzman · 05-04-2009, 05:55 PM

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

arcticreaver · 05-04-2009, 07:25 PM

used K&N on my first oil change.

SoCal 370Z · 05-04-2009, 09:22 PM

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

>135I · 05-05-2009, 12:09 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..

05-04-2009, 11:47 AM	#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, 12:06 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, 01:10 PM	#7 (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, 01:11 PM	#11 (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: 33	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, 05:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
bluzman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 349 Drives: Red Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	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, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	^^ I've trusted K&N for my oil filter and air filter for years now.

05-04-2009, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 607	K&N all the way.

05-04-2009, 07:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 925	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, 09:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	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 12:10 AM.

05-05-2009, 12:09 AM	#15 (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.

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