Thought cheap oil filters were fine until an engine clogged on me

I used to grab whatever filter was on sale for quick oil changes. After seeing sludge buildup from a no-name filter ruin a motor, I only use quality ones now. What filter brands do you swear by for daily drivers?

4 comments

4 Comments

cameron9562d ago

After that "engine clogged" moment, cheap filters stop seeming like a smart buy. It's the mechanic's version of finding out free pizza has consequences. Now I just pick a solid brand and avoid the drama.

roberto901d ago

My Civic hit 150k with basic filters, no drama.

harperg342d ago

Filters do matter but the price tag isn't always the full story. A lot of those budget brands come from the same factories as the expensive ones. My old truck ran fine for years with the basic parts store filters. Sometimes you're just paying for the name on the box.

jameshayes1d ago

Used to skip on filter quality until seeing the damage firsthand. For daily drivers, I go with Mobil 1 or similar now.