Purolator vs Mahle

[Cdnone1]

I changed my oil yesterday and when I went to put on the new Purolator filter I bought ( sorry not from our host/mistake!) it did not look any where as well made as the Mahle I took off. It did not have the internal springs and was a lot lighter than the Mahle.

So two questions.

1 Has anyone run the Purolator (it's just white with no writing on it.)

2 I think I really want to get a better Mahle and put it on so....can I remove the Purolator while the system is full of oil and put a new filter on? Is the filter location under gravity pressure while full and if I remove the filter will I drain quarts of oil into my engine compartment. I would really rather not have to drain brand new $$$ oil out to just change the filter.

Thanks
Steve

[RoninLB]

just put a rag under filter tucked in. There was a great thread about oil filters awhile ago.

[ChrisBennet]

Purolator used to make filters for Porsche. I would go with a Mahle over a genuine Porsche filter (lowest bidder).
-Chris

[Bill Verburg]

The old red Purolator PC-260 was made by Mahle and was a good filter for a 911, the new white version is not, I would buy the correct Mahle OC-54

[bigchillcar]

hmm..i picked up a bosch filter for my car the other day..haven't changed ot yet..didn't even know they made them? anyone used a bosch oil filter before??
ryan

[Joe Bob]

Check what the Purolator cross references to....if there is anything NOT Porsche the shortcomings aren't worth it. The more specifc an aftermarket filter is to one model or year etc...the less compromises there are.

[Cdnone1]

But can I just change the filter while the system is full?
Steve

[anthony]

Someone above said to just use a rag. I don't think it's a problem since the filter is at the top of the oil tank.

I'm surprised the Purolator is not a quality filter. In the past I've put Purolators on my VW and my 914 and they filters had the spring loaded bypass valve just like the German filters and appeared to be a high quality part.

[donstevens]

Originally posted by Cdnone1
But can I just change the filter while the system is full?
Steve

Yes you can. As someone said simply put a rag under it as it will drip a little.

Depending upon how long you drive on the oil the Purolator filter should be OK. 3000 miles? No Problem. Over that didtsnce the differences between your Purolator and a Mahle will be insignificant.

Don

[RoninLB]

Fram Oil Filters

[wholberg]

I just bought a Purolator oil filter for my 87. It has a clearly visible spring-loaded high pressure bypass inside, so it seemed OK. It is less expensive and more available locally for me, although I will buy a Mahle filter from our host for my next oil change and compare the two.

[dvkk]

Originally posted by Cdnone1
Has anyone run the Purolator (it's just white with no writing on it.)

You have the cheapest filter they make. The Purolator Premium Plus is the next one up, and their best is the Purolator Pure One. Get yourself the latter, then compare.

Step away from the Frams.

[Cdnone1]

Thanks
I got it at the same big box store that I bought the oil at and didn't even open the box till I went to change the oil. I am going to take it off Monday as soon as I get the corrct Mahle
Steve

[tarix]

If you are within driving distance of El Segundo you can get the Mahle from our host at Will Call. Save yourself the $5 shipping or so. Will Call hours are M-F 9a-4p but you have to phone in your order ahead of time.

(I also have a ton of spares in the off chance that you are near South Bay.)

[Cdnone1]

tarix
Thanks.
I've been to Pelican so many times I could probably send the car by itself. There are just almost down the road from me.
Steve

[tarix]

Ah, I only recently realized WC was available. Guess I just didn't read the fine print enough!

[bigchillcar]

again, not to hijack, but has anyone ever used the bosch oil filter? i'm going to use it tomorrow..
ryan

[tarix]

Whenever Bosch, or any other oil filter, comes up all the posts seem to be "Use a Mahle filter." Here's the only other post I could find:

Bosch oil filters...What do you think about them?

[Par911]

Mahle!

[jacko241]

You guys should take a look at a Wix filter. It is a very high quality filter.