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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #25 on: February 13, 2009, 07:36:49 PM »
Strange how everyone says that it is hard to get the filter in/out :huh:.  I just had to push 1 wire to the side with 1 finger and the filter slid right out with nothing in it's way.

I also have no idea why the heck everyone says you need a low profile socket :huh:....I could've done it with a really deep socket   :)

I just use a regular 1 1/4 Craftsman socket
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #26 on: February 13, 2009, 09:17:10 PM »
mine was too big

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #27 on: February 13, 2009, 10:18:40 PM »
I've been buying CarQuest parts and filters lately, trying to support a NASCAR sponsor of GM cars (Hendricks). After an incident today, I'm back to NAPA. I had to buy an O2 sensor for LadyT's Z71, and ordered it in the morning, and had it in by 3:00 this afternoon. $93. I got it, and the box was all dirty and taped up. I opened it, and it was USED! Walked out REALLY P'O'd, and went to NAPA. They had it stock, IN a Bosch box, new, for $67! Sorry Carquest, I'm DONE!

Wix filters for me, until I can find somewhere to buy a Bosch, so it's back to NAPA, a sponsor  of T%*#$A in NASCAR.

Switching to the high dollar Barney juice come spring, also. Here is an ebay link to a guy with a 100% rating trying to sell XPR at a REALLY good price:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Royal-Purple-XPR-Racing-oil-12-qts-free-shipping_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem180328572806QQitemZ180328572806QQptZRaceQ5fCarQ5fParts

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #28 on: February 13, 2009, 10:23:31 PM »
Wix filters for me, until I can find somewhere to buy a Boschs[/url]

Try
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=23&partnum=72215&a=PR23-72215

Critterman and I have gotten them there --- Critter want to talk up a group buy  for MMG?

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #29 on: February 13, 2009, 10:37:44 PM »
How much is shipping on these?

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #30 on: February 13, 2009, 11:09:17 PM »
Check the web site -- DO know that MD is cheaper than VA

They carry WIX too

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #31 on: February 13, 2009, 11:11:56 PM »
Autozone has Bosch oil filters. No shipping either.
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #32 on: February 14, 2009, 12:08:48 AM »
Thanks last time I check they didn't .....and they are cheaper there....

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #33 on: February 14, 2009, 12:54:47 AM »
I'll take 5 if we can't get them locally

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #34 on: February 14, 2009, 09:34:00 AM »
Thanks last time I check they didn't .....and they are cheaper there....

Won't they order them? Mine would, but I went with Wix.
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #35 on: February 14, 2009, 03:11:54 PM »
I have gotten them from Rock, any one know how to say Bosch oil filter in Spanish, if so I can check the Autozone here but they never have much but a very nice assortment of dingo balls and chrome hub caps. I got K&N's last time from Amazon, same as the Bosch. I just wanted to see the difference, none, the Bosch is cheaper.

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #36 on: February 14, 2009, 03:37:10 PM »
Filtro de aceite de Bosch?
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #37 on: February 14, 2009, 03:46:56 PM »
Grant called me, AutoZone has a Bosch Filter for $6.49 Part # 3324

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #38 on: February 14, 2009, 04:27:56 PM »
Yes...autozone should have them in stock.

It's a good thing i went up to the guy and gave him my year/make/model or else I wouldn't of bought a bosch filter.

I had gone in there with the part number that i got off the forums and i guess they've changed the part number.
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #39 on: February 14, 2009, 04:40:22 PM »
Not to worry I had my last one from my 07 buy of 10 from Rock Auto Parts and compared it to the 3324 and they are identical. :thumbs:

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #40 on: February 14, 2009, 07:06:02 PM »
I believe my father puts in a Bosche filter when he helps me change my oil.  I believe it is what he uses as a generic filter at his shop for most of the cars he does oil changes on.
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #41 on: February 14, 2009, 08:13:04 PM »
I bought 3 today from Autozone, cleaned them out.

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #42 on: February 14, 2009, 09:54:12 PM »
Filtro de aceite de Bosch?
Got it! I still have 2 K&N left until next week, then 1. But I will check tomorrow, there is a decent Autozone on the other side of town, the one near me SUCKS!

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #43 on: February 14, 2009, 10:03:14 PM »
I used Wix the last time with Amsoil full synthetic. I wouldn't do the Amsoil again but the filter is good!  :D
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #44 on: February 14, 2009, 10:04:54 PM »
Got it! I still have 2 K&N left until next week, then 1. But I will check tomorrow, there is a decent Autozone on the other side of town, the one near me SUCKS!

Let's hope they don't answer you in Spanish...  :D
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #45 on: February 26, 2009, 02:04:12 PM »
What do you need ramps for?  :huh:

When I did the oil change on my GXP last fall I just reached under the car from the passenger side and pulled out the plug. No ramps needed.

Long arms are however, a requirement. :D
Or long socket extentions.
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #46 on: February 26, 2009, 02:06:21 PM »
:agree:  They also carry the 5 QT. jugs of Mobil 1 5-30. :thumbs:

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #47 on: February 26, 2009, 04:04:38 PM »
I've read some terrible crap about Mobil 1 5w-30 in particular.  Im definitely going to be switching brands on my next oil change.  Not sure which one though.
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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #48 on: February 26, 2009, 04:18:32 PM »
On my Supercharged Ford I tried Amsoil and Royal Purple.  I think I prefer RP over Amsoil but I don't have a contact any more that I can get it a decent cost.  Amsoil was good also but since I was changing my oil on the Truck between 3-5K the cost was just more than I wanted to spend so I switched at about the 2yr mark to Motor Craft Synthetic Blend every 3K for 4yrs now. 
As far as Engine trouble nothing so far and I drive that truck like I stole it on a every day bases.
Like I said I really like to go back to RP and if someone has a contact that they can get it at a decent price I probably would.

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Re: Oil Change ?'s
« Reply #49 on: February 26, 2009, 11:58:05 PM »
I've read some terrible crap about Mobil 1 5w-30 in particular.  Im definitely going to be switching brands on my next oil change.  Not sure which one though.

Where?   :idk:

 

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