Which oil filter to pair with mobil 1 extended performance engine oil?

[qqzj]

Originally Posted by mixtape

I use the Mobil 1 Extended Performance filter. I put Mobil 1 EP oil in my car after the break-in period ended in January. It just made sense to combine the two.

How long do you keep the filter and oil? Even 12k seems a little scary. So I am thinking about put the OEM filter and extended performance oil on and change them after 10k miles. Question is whether the filter is good enough. The oil should be okay. (I have three new OEM filters lying around. No extended performance M1 filter.)

[mixtape]

Originally Posted by qqzj

How long do you keep the filter and oil? Even 12k seems a little scary. So I am thinking about put the OEM filter and extended performance oil on and change them after 10k miles. Question is whether the filter is good enough. The oil should be okay. (I have three new OEM filters lying around. No extended performance M1 filter.)

I do not remember the exact number, but the oil I used, Amsoil Signature Series 5w30, is rated for some astronomical mileage (20,000 or so). I changed it after my break-in period at 1,100 and will change it again close to 12,000. I will change my filter at 6,000 just for peace of mind - but I imagine that the Mobil 1 ET filter could easily make it all the way to 12,000.


In your situation, I feel like changing the oil every 10,000 and the filter every 5,000 would be good. That is what I would do in your place, for what it's worth.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by qqzj

I am going to use the Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w-20 oil (those in the golden jugs). It says on the jugs that it is good for 15k miles. But I am not sure whether it is too risky to stretch oci to 15k. Maybe 12k?

But even with 12k, if I use this oil and oem filter, should i replace the filter once? Or, I should get the matching m1 extended performance filter from the get-go? Thanks for your ideas.

If you have no idea what interval is good for your engine, stick with 7500 miles.

The only way you can truly change your OCI is to run used oil analysis and adjust intervals based on your driving needs and oil consumption.

-alex

[Clipdat]

Why ever use anything besides 15208AA130?

[Mr.ac]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Why ever use anything besides 15208AA130?

Name brand swagger.
Just so you say I have a $60+ JDM oil filter you over night from Japan.
Also so you can stand out among the peasants that have the same exact car. That use a $6-8 OEM filter.

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Why ever use anything besides 15208AA130?

Because a red, purple, or different color filter is cooler than a bland black subaru filter, duh :p