[FrankChastain]

Originally Posted by CycloneFE

Frank,

Thank you for starting this thread, oil filters are very essential to all of our vehicles.

My feelings are this, I have to maintain my truck, the wife's Jeep, the race car, one collector car, a compact tractor, a riding lawn mower, a chain saw and weedeater. Filters alone are tough to find in many of the "low cost" stores. I use a local automotive parts house that can get ALL of my filters, plugs, and many other maintenance related items. They used to carry Wix and I really liked them, but have recently switched to Hastings as their preffered brand. Just a general feeling it is not quite the filter, but I have seen no serious issues yet. After doing this for several years they know me by name and I can call and order the parts in advance to pick up as needed. It runs slightly more for the total, but I make one trip and get everything at one time. I also like helping my local parts house stay in business. Just my thoughts.

Have always used AC Delco oil filters, Castor Oil 5w-30 oil and really had good luck with them as for as I can tell. The TrailBazer, 03 model, has around 115000 miles and is in excellent condition. I also have a GMC 97 Serri pickup with the 5.2 engine and has 64000 miles on it. As stated I change my on oil/filter at 3000 miles and most auto manufactures recommend 6000, but not me. Been a firm believer in the saying " Pay me now or Pay me later. Appreciate all the responses. frankchastain