He didn't actually neuter it, he just moved his opinions onto a separate page.
It's still good reading, and if he ever reveals which manufacturer threatened
him, I resolve to boycott the bastards forever. Companies like that don't
deserve
our money. Here's the link:
http://minimopar.simplenet.com/oilfilterstudy.html
james moore wrote:
> There was a website about oil filter quality that one of my co-workers found.
> Some guy basically dismembered all different brands of oil filters and rated
> them on filter surface area, anti-drainback valve construction and overall
> filter construction. He was forced to neuter the content of this website by
> some of the filter manufacturer's lawyers.
>
> It basically said that Fram filters are junk and it's all marketing hype. The
> best low end filters are Purolator and Motorcraft. The abolute best filter
> regardless of price was the Mobil 1. I believe I may have posted his website
> to the list almost a year ago. I posted it to the Rx-7 list at the same time.
>
> Jim Moore
> Powertrain Engineer
> Rover Engineering North America
> 69 Fairlady
> Germantown MD
>
> Victor Laury wrote:
>
> > I'm sure I'm being lazy and I could find this info on listquest but,
> >
> > After my head gasket work, I put on an original Datsun filter I had in my
> > parts box. It looks sweet but, I didn't have my internal anti-drain-back
> > pipe in place (PO must have lost it) So, on start up, I have to wait an
> > unacceptable time for oil pressure.
> >
> > I guess the best solution is to go back to using a modern oil filter that
> > has it's own anti-drainback feature.
> >
> > Can you all tell me what Y'all think for best choice (brand, model#)?
> >
> > Or, is it still advisable to replace the tube?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Victor
> > 70 SRL31113136
> > Los Angeles
> > SoCalROC
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