WIX oil filter
Re: WIX oil filter
I don't know anything about WIX filters and have never seen one, but keep in mind DC changed from "paper" filters to "fleece" filters awhile back. The WIX filter is "paper" NOT "fleece". The pic and the filter information below were taken from their website:
http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlook...&TempYear=2004
Me, I'd stick with the recommended "fleece" filter. I have seen the FRAM, STP and Mobil 1 aftermarket filters... they are paper and of poor quality. They are no where near the quality of either the old DC paper filter or the new DC fleece filter.
Edit: I just checked with a few retailers in my area. The WIX filters for the Crossfire/SLK320 sell for $21.00 - $22.00 plus tax. My DC dealer sells the "fleece" filter for $19.50 plus tax. So... no $$$ savings on the WIX filter and I would guess they are of lessor quality as the OEM filter.
http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlook...&TempYear=2004
Me, I'd stick with the recommended "fleece" filter. I have seen the FRAM, STP and Mobil 1 aftermarket filters... they are paper and of poor quality. They are no where near the quality of either the old DC paper filter or the new DC fleece filter.
Edit: I just checked with a few retailers in my area. The WIX filters for the Crossfire/SLK320 sell for $21.00 - $22.00 plus tax. My DC dealer sells the "fleece" filter for $19.50 plus tax. So... no $$$ savings on the WIX filter and I would guess they are of lessor quality as the OEM filter.
Last edited by ben47; 10-20-2006 at 07:31 PM.
Re: WIX oil filter
10 years ago I worked in a truck repair shop and we used Wix filters alot and they are amongst the leaders in filtration for the trucking industry, along with Baldwin. Keep in mind that M-B is also a leader in the trucking industry, so this is why they probably make em' for our cars. Now as far as the Mobil 1 filter, are we sure they make em' for our car or not. Personally I like the Mobil 1 filter because of the amount of synthetic media inside the filter. I have one more of the old style oil filters because I bought (2) of them last year, $12.00 a piece. I just recently had service "B" done to my car and I'm sure they used the new fleece style oil filter.
Re: WIX oil filter
Wix (or NAPA) also has a synthetic (fleece) filter for the Crossfire. The Wix #57078 or NAPA #7078. You can't get one any better.
zoom Part Number: 57078 Principal Application: Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 ('05 - '06), Various Mercedes ('05 - '06) All Applications Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter Service: LubeType: Full Flow Media: Glass Height: 4.555 Outer Diameter: 2.500 Inner Diameter: 1.220
Gasket Diameters Number O.D. I.D. Thk. Packed (4) 1
zoom Part Number: 57078 Principal Application: Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 ('05 - '06), Various Mercedes ('05 - '06) All Applications Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter Service: LubeType: Full Flow Media: Glass Height: 4.555 Outer Diameter: 2.500 Inner Diameter: 1.220
Gasket Diameters Number O.D. I.D. Thk. Packed (4) 1
Re: WIX oil filter
Originally Posted by Aero Blue
Now as far as the Mobil 1 filter, are we sure they make em' for our car or not. Personally I like the Mobil 1 filter because of the amount of synthetic media inside the filter.
Mobil 1.
Here is a link to the original thread concerning Mobil 1 Express Lube:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...l+express+lube
Originally Posted by VQ35DE
Wix (or NAPA) also has a synthetic (fleece) filter for the Crossfire. The Wix #57078 or NAPA #7078. You can't get one any better.
Last edited by ben47; 10-20-2006 at 10:59 PM.
Re: WIX oil filter
The quick lube might say Mobil 1 but that filter isn't, but I'm sure the quality was cheap considering the usual Mobil 1 filter for most cars is about $12.00 and they don't go around throwing them into cars I'm sure, no matter what the name says on the building. I say stick with Mopar or the Wix filter and you'll be all set, even buy your own and take it with you and have them adjust the price accordingly when you had them your own.
Re: WIX oil filter / Bad Luck at RockAuto
Originally Posted by VQ35DE
Wix (or NAPA) also has a synthetic (fleece) filter for the Crossfire. The Wix #57078 or NAPA #7078. You can't get one any better.
zoom Part Number: 57078 Principal Application: Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 ('05 - '06), Various Mercedes ('05 - '06) All Applications Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter Service: LubeType: Full Flow Media: Glass Height: 4.555 Outer Diameter: 2.500 Inner Diameter: 1.220
Gasket Diameters Number O.D. I.D. Thk. Packed (4) 1
zoom Part Number: 57078 Principal Application: Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 ('05 - '06), Various Mercedes ('05 - '06) All Applications Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter Service: LubeType: Full Flow Media: Glass Height: 4.555 Outer Diameter: 2.500 Inner Diameter: 1.220
Gasket Diameters Number O.D. I.D. Thk. Packed (4) 1
I changed the oil and filter today on "Chuck" today for the first time. Old school style and drained the oil by using the plug. I happened to have a filter wrench from some car of my past that fit perfectly which made it a snap. I plan on 5K changes with Mobil 1.
Re: WIX oil filter
That's cool folks; as long as I have the factory 7/70k warranty on the drive train in force I ain't looking to save money on a filter that is replaced rarely enough as it is. I do my own oil changes through the top with a Topsider and I'll be replacing my filter with a direct replacement part from Mercedes or Chrysler and saving the receipts. All the better if you have engine trouble down the road and the warranty is still in force...
Re: WIX oil filter
Originally Posted by VQ35DE
Wix (or NAPA) also has a synthetic (fleece) filter for the Crossfire. The Wix #57078 or NAPA #7078. You can't get one any better.
zoom Part Number: 57078 Principal Application: Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 ('05 - '06), Various Mercedes ('05 - '06) All Applications Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter Service: LubeType: Full Flow Media: Glass Height: 4.555 Outer Diameter: 2.500 Inner Diameter: 1.220
Gasket Diameters Number O.D. I.D. Thk. Packed (4) 1
zoom Part Number: 57078 Principal Application: Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 ('05 - '06), Various Mercedes ('05 - '06) All Applications Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter Service: LubeType: Full Flow Media: Glass Height: 4.555 Outer Diameter: 2.500 Inner Diameter: 1.220
Gasket Diameters Number O.D. I.D. Thk. Packed (4) 1
Re: WIX oil filter
the picture was a i.e. felt filter ... what i got in the box was a napa paper filter.
also had napa dealer to order a new one maybe a mis-boxed item same thing
see below.
i guess the filters are ok but for the money like $2 more for factory filter
i'll use a merc / dealer filter.
felt
http://napaonline.com/masterpages/NO...l+Filter+(Gold)
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paper
http://napaonline.com/masterpages/NO...ter+(ProSelect)
also had napa dealer to order a new one maybe a mis-boxed item same thing
see below.
i guess the filters are ok but for the money like $2 more for factory filter
i'll use a merc / dealer filter.
felt
http://napaonline.com/masterpages/NO...l+Filter+(Gold)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ==
paper
http://napaonline.com/masterpages/NO...ter+(ProSelect)
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Re: WIX oil filter
Found another reasonable source for filters. $10 for the Bosch fleece. My dealer only uses paper. Fleece is not available there. Anyhow, here's the link:
http://catalog.worldpac.com/buymb/02...ZH62D27O0ZH62C
http://catalog.worldpac.com/buymb/02...ZH62D27O0ZH62C
Re: WIX oil filter
If it helps you fleece vs filter fans to sleep at night, I can assure you that this topic is rarely discussed in places where guys spend tens of thousands of dollars on crazy high horsepower engines. Just buy a good quality filter and be done with it.
If these 3.2 engines are so fussy that a paper vs fleece filter does it in, I'll go ahead and sell our Crossfire before the wife gets completely attached to it. Seriously, if K&N oil filters can support 1,000+ hp forced induction engines and not worry owners, I think they'll do fine on a Crossfire.
Mike
If these 3.2 engines are so fussy that a paper vs fleece filter does it in, I'll go ahead and sell our Crossfire before the wife gets completely attached to it. Seriously, if K&N oil filters can support 1,000+ hp forced induction engines and not worry owners, I think they'll do fine on a Crossfire.
Mike
Re: WIX oil filter
Originally Posted by Midwest Muscle
If it helps you fleece vs filter fans to sleep at night, I can assure you that this topic is rarely discussed in places where guys spend tens of thousands of dollars on crazy high horsepower engines. Just buy a good quality filter and be done with it.
If these 3.2 engines are so fussy that a paper vs fleece filter does it in, I'll go ahead and sell our Crossfire before the wife gets completely attached to it. Seriously, if K&N oil filters can support 1,000+ hp forced induction engines and not worry owners, I think they'll do fine on a Crossfire.
Mike
If these 3.2 engines are so fussy that a paper vs fleece filter does it in, I'll go ahead and sell our Crossfire before the wife gets completely attached to it. Seriously, if K&N oil filters can support 1,000+ hp forced induction engines and not worry owners, I think they'll do fine on a Crossfire.
Mike
To me it's just "Ze Germans" wanting you to think they are far more superior than us stupid Americans.
Does anyone actually have quantative data showing the benefits of fleece over paper over an extended period of time? Open to being made a believer...
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