Black Stone Report --- Not Good!!!

[DocWalt]

How do the OEM filters stack up? That's what I've been running.

Just as good as the good aftermarket filters IMO, but more expensive.

[mcshooter]

from what i have read about the fram is that going in bypass at start up and wide open throttle they malfunction and stay in bypass.. thus no filtering

[94VR4NCVA]

Im curious about doing a report myself. How do I go about sending mine in?

[DrGonzo]

Go here: Blackstone Labs

Get their free test kit and follow the instructions. Cost is $25.00 per sample and they will test all fluids.

[Geordon]

Since we are doing show-n-tell, here is my report from a week ago. First one ever for my engine. I guess at the mileage on the oil, as I couldn't find the docs for my last change.

I am considering changing from Mobil 1, though, since the consensus seems to be there are better options. I daily drive 5 miles each way, so the engine really never gets warm. I am thinking dropping from 10W30 to the Rotella T6 5W40 would give me better cold running performance.

[futurevr4man]

Just as good as the good aftermarket filters IMO, but more expensive.

they are $4.44 a piece...

[Geordon]

they are $4.44 a piece...

Wow! Where are you sourcing OEM filters at that price?

[DocWalt]

they are $4.44 a piece...

Wow! Where are you sourcing OEM filters at that price?

Yeah really, they were about $8 at my local dealer. For $30 you can get 5qts of full-synth and a pureone filter.

[Jimvr4]

Wow! Where are you sourcing OEM filters at that price?

I tack them on to my Cherry Hill orders if I can remember

[futurevr4man]

yeah, cherry hill

go to mitsparts.com (their website)
click on "OEM catalog"
use drop downs to select vehicle info
go to maintenance and lubrication
go to filters
they are $4.59 as of right this minute. they were $4.44 at the end of last year