Question? about anti-drain back oil filters

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Oct 15, 2011 | 07:46 AM

97XJ

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Question? about anti-drain back oil filters

Sorry,but just found out about these reading on some other threads,thought most or all oil filters were about the same.Was running Mobile 1 and Fram,just switched to Wix 51085 with anti drain back valve,newbie on jeeps and the 4.0

Oct 15, 2011 | 07:53 AM

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I personally stay away from Wix and Fram. Just too many bad things say about them. Ran K&N $12. Just did my last oil change and picked up MOPAR. Can't go wrong with OEM for $4 at walmart. Oh, and how many miles are on your jeep? I'm at 70050 and run Conventional 10-30

Oct 15, 2011 | 08:48 AM

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I don't think the filter is an overly crucial element. The oil is more important. I am not too loyal to any brand in particular- not el' cheapo and not synthetic... Good luck.