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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?
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cameron9566mo 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.
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roberto906mo ago
My Civic hit 150k with basic filters, no drama.
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harperg346mo 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.
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jameshayes6mo ago
Used to skip on filter quality until seeing the damage firsthand. For daily drivers, I go with Mobil 1 or similar now.
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