What Oil And Filter Are You Using And Why?

[TheBlizzard]

Originally posted by 92tsiawd84@Jan 5 2004, 12:19 AM
I remember one thread a while back but I also want to know how a stock filter sends more oil to the head (preventing/helping lifter tick).  Everyone tells me to use the smaller mitsu filter than the larger napa filter.  I wanted to know why.

Its because the Mitsu filter has a better check valve in it so it helps with oil pressure. Thats the filter I use with Valvoline Full Synthetic oil. I had some lifter tick and with brand new oil in the car I put on a Wix filter and it still ticked. Then I used a Mitsu filter that Jet had at home and it almost went away totally just by changing that so it made me a believer. Its one of those times when size doesn't matter.