I am debating if I should use factory oil filter
or after market. I had no problems using
aftermarket in my old used car but I just bought a
new car.
Does the factory oil filter provide better
filtration than aftermarket?
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My view is oems design an engine to X spec. Thus the parts they use need to meet thst spec within tight tolerances as many other parts could perform diffrently then designed otherwise. As such many OEMs will axe a company that screws with quality for the simple fact they pay well and dont want the backlash or warranty claims.
Aftermarket filters have few/no oem oversights and there can be HUGE variances in design, quality, flow rates, pressure number of holes and so on. Not to mention the companys they use may decide to cheap out on any number of parts. I think it was K&N for example (feel free to correct me) had a spat where the guys they used were selling K&N branded empty cans and destroying engines.
Dont get me wrong, a crap filter is better then no filter if for example we have another parts shortage where its crap or nothing at all. But barring that edge case. Is gambleing with a 20k+ rebuild or worse an entire engine really worth the $50 you saved? Especially if you lose?
Oh p.s also if you have your own filters then if something happens you have spares. I know there have been a few times i was sure glad to have then when my fuel gelled or in one memorable case a rock punched a hole clean through the one on my ram. Plus if they are out you have them with you already. Also heard horror storys where a shop reused filters when they ran out just to sell an oil change.Click to expand...