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evl_twn · 11-17-2006

Well, I think I'm done with the Mobil 1 filters. It has nothing to do with the ZR-1, either. I have a Mobil 1 filter on the Z right now with no problems, no chain rattle even after sitting for several days. BUT- last night I'm changing oil in my truck (2004 Dodge Ram) which I had been using the K&N filter on, but I bought a Mobil 1 when they were on sale a couple weeks ago. I got the old filter off, started threading the Mobil 1 on, and the threads just felt a lot "looser". I usually tighten my filters hand tight, then use a filter wrench to spin them maybe 1/2 turn more, and have never had a problem. I tried that with the M1, and it went about 1/4 turn then popped loose again. Yup, filter threads are stripped. And that was with almost NO tightening torque. I didn't really pay much attention to the threads on the filter I put on the ZR-1, but I think I'm going to go get a couple of the Bosch filters and put them on the shelf. I ran out and got another K&N for the truck though. I'll still use the Mobil 1 oil, but that does it for the filters.

11-17-2006	#23
evl_twn Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 116	Re: Oil Filters Well, I think I'm done with the Mobil 1 filters. It has nothing to do with the ZR-1, either. I have a Mobil 1 filter on the Z right now with no problems, no chain rattle even after sitting for several days. BUT- last night I'm changing oil in my truck (2004 Dodge Ram) which I had been using the K&N filter on, but I bought a Mobil 1 when they were on sale a couple weeks ago. I got the old filter off, started threading the Mobil 1 on, and the threads just felt a lot "looser". I usually tighten my filters hand tight, then use a filter wrench to spin them maybe 1/2 turn more, and have never had a problem. I tried that with the M1, and it went about 1/4 turn then popped loose again. Yup, filter threads are stripped. And that was with almost NO tightening torque. I didn't really pay much attention to the threads on the filter I put on the ZR-1, but I think I'm going to go get a couple of the Bosch filters and put them on the shelf. I ran out and got another K&N for the truck though. I'll still use the Mobil 1 oil, but that does it for the filters.