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| Re: Oil Filter (wildvibe) | « » 7:35 AM 6/26/2003 |
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There is a Mobile 1 filter. It is the M1-103. I used it and Mobile 1 in my oil change on Sunday. I love doing oil changes in the Vibe. Nothing in the way! Different story for the Yukon XL. I burn my hand on the exhaust and run oil all over the Ujoints and drive shaft.
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| Re: Oil Filter (silverawd26) | « » 9:25 PM 6/26/2003 |
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lol! My wifes car isn't that bad to change as your Yukon XL but its still a pain in the ahole  (Pontiac Grand AM hunk of junk)
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This is the first car I've ever done my own oil on...the first time I did it with a jack and stands...but decided getting them under there was way more trouble than it's worth...so next time around I'm gonna give it a shot as is...But with the stands, it was very easy to find the filter and drain plug...so I don't expect any troubles with my next change... Except for maybe taking it to be recycled without it staining my car again...
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| Re: Oil Filter (michaelgt) | « » 12:18 PM 6/27/2003 |
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There is a Mobile 1 filter. It is the M1-103. I used it and Mobile 1 in my oil change on Sunday. I love doing oil changes in the Vibe. Nothing in the way! Different story for the Yukon XL. I burn my hand on the exhaust and run oil all over the Ujoints and drive shaft.
Is this the full part #? I'm asking cause I would like to use Mobil 1 filter with my Mobil 1 oil.
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my dealer uses the ac delco filter as well. from the little research i've done, it's a pretty good filter. can't say the same for the fram. do a search on the net on fram filters. hopefully they have improved on their product.
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| Re: Oil Filter (wildvibe) | « » 11:57 AM 7/4/2003 |
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the oil filter i suggest is what came on the car, which in my case it was
a toyota filter, ive used it since i had the car new and they have
been great, and a hell of alot cheaper than gm parts< no offence
gm>
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| Re: Oil Filter (viberations) | « » 12:13 PM 7/11/2003 |
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Here's a question. Why does Fram specify the same filter for Vibe GT and 2001 Neon, but Purolator is different?I just changed the oil in my wife's Neon last night and I am thinking that maybe I won't use Fram anymore (even though I've used it for years). I'm driving to Florida next month (from Chicago) in the Vibe and I am worried about the Fram driving down and back (2500 miles). I do oil changes every 5000 miles because I drive mainly toward the "light" schedual than the "heavy" schedual.
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| Re: Oil Filter (silverawd26) | « » 10:26 PM 9/7/2003 |
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Hey, I had a Ranger too.. Though it was a 97. Was very easy to change the Oil on as well. I did however drive the truck up on 2x8's laid flat to give me a bit more clearance. I may try that with the Vibe as well. I can tell that will be just as easy since you can see everything clearly with nothing in the way. Dave
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| Re: Oil Filter (michaelgt) | « » 2:57 AM 9/30/2003 |
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There is a Mobile 1 filter. It is the M1-103. I used it and Mobile 1 in my oil change on Sunday. I love doing oil changes in the Vibe. Nothing in the way! Different story for the Yukon XL. I burn my hand on the exhaust and run oil all over the Ujoints and drive shaft.
I did some research and found that the M1-103 filter isn't the right filter. I was confused because when I went to Auto-Zone to get a filter, the M1-103 was smaller than the Fram PH3614 filter which is for the GT. Since Auto-Zone didn't have a parts list book that contained the VibeGT (though they did have other '03 models), I found that the M1-102 cross-references with the Fram which is also in their computers as being the right Mobil Oil filter for the GT. The M1-103 seems to be for the Base model. Dave
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| Re: Oil Filter (DavidPIL) | « » 8:15 AM 9/30/2003 |
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M1-103 fits GT. What's what my baby usues.
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Toyota filter here.And after spilling craploads of dirty oil on the garage floor at the last change, and the rapid onset of colder weather, I think I may go back to having someone else do it... Argh!
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| Re: Oil Filter (ragingfish) | « » 9:25 AM 9/30/2003 |
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To make things easier on your self use jack stands and spread them out to give yourself plenty of space to work. Do not worry about using a filter wrench. Use chanel locks and slowly turn the filter off then put it in the pan. Then remove the plug. First remove the cap on the engine and pull the dipstick out. This will prevent splatting and enable a smooth flow. Go out and invest in the $15 pan that has handles and the spout to pour. It will be worth every penny if you are a novice.
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| Re: Oil Filter (Hot Vibe) | « » 9:30 AM 9/30/2003 |
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I use that pan already...but it doesn't help if you miss the entire pan! 
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| Re: Oil Filter (ragingfish) | « » 9:57 AM 9/30/2003 |
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I use that pan already...but it doesn't help if you miss the entire pan!
LOL fish you just either like to color the garage floor. Save those coupons you get in the mail. Actually what you should discuss with one of those oil changing places is how much would they charge if you had your own oil and filter? $5-10 labor might be worth it.
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| Re: Oil Filter (wildvibe) | « » 11:11 AM 9/30/2003 |
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OK, the Fram 4967 cross-references to the Mobil M1-103, right? This one is in the books at Auto-zone as being the one for the 1zz and 2zz Celica engines (Because they don't have the Vibe or Matrix in there yet).The Filter recommended on here is the Fram 3614 which cross-references to the Mobil M1-102. This is the Filter that the Wal-Mart filter book thingie recommends for the 2zz engine. THere is a sizeable difference between the 2. I do understand that one engine has more oil in it than the other but why does my service tech tell me the 3615 and M1-102 are both too big for my VibeGT and then proceeds to put a small delco filter in which is the same size as the Fram 4967 ? Shouldn't my service tech know what filter to put on? Why are basic parts so difficult to locate and to verify?!?!?! Someone tell me what's correct, pleeeeeze!!! Dave
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| Re: Oil Filter (DavidPIL) | « » 11:23 AM 9/30/2003 |
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The AC Delco part number is the same for both engines. Anyone who tells you any different needs to come see me here at SPO headquarters so I can kick them in the nads. #PF1233 DURAGUARD fits all three SN=GT, SL=Base, SM=AWD vehicles.
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| Re: Oil Filter (DavidPIL) | « » 2:30 PM 9/30/2003 |
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Someone tell me what's correct, pleeeeeze!!!
There are only 3 things that really matter when it comes to correct fitting oil filters:
1 - the diameter if the filter gasket is the same as the diameter of the sealing surface on the block. This is to make sure the filter seals and does not leak.
2 - the thread size of the filter is the same as the thread on the block. This is to make sure the filter stays on.
3 - it has the minimum filtering capacity for the engine.Other than that, it's doesn't mater what the number on the filter is. As long as there is physical room for the filter in the engine compartment, a larger filter can be used along with the extra oil to get a proper oil level. For years I used the "wrong" PF52 filter on my old '93 Sunbird (PF47 was the correct one) because it was about 50% longer. Same for my Nova. I use the longer PF35 instead of the "correct" PF25. Since the blocks of the 1ZZ and 2ZZ engines are basically the same, the 1ZZ filter can be used on the 2ZZ engine and vice versa. If you can find a longer one then by all means, use it. Just be sure the oil level is correct after the filter is filled.
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For those who are wondering about FRAM filters the new Fram X2 series are the best, matching K&N filters and even having higher filtration. If you use engine treatments,(Which you should avoid using for the first 50,000Km/35,000Mil,) to help protect during the time between starting and when the oil gets to the parts. The reeason is that most filters alow the oil to return to the pan. The new FRAM filters have a one way check valve which keeps the oil in the gallies not in the pan which means as soon as you start your engine the oil is right there. Use Castrol or any full syntheic 5W50 oil and you'll never have a problem. My 98 Cavalier after 6 years the oil still comes out golden at each 7,000Km change even after 180,000kms on her!
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| Re: Oil Filter (Raptor-vibes) | « » 7:22 AM 10/9/2003 |
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hey any of you guys that do your own oil worry about marking up your frame rails/underbody? i use blocks of wood under my jackstands/floor jack but i still manage to dent it up!!!! anyone got any idea other than jack your car up slower? my wife just does not think a lift is a worthwhile expense right now.
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| Re: Oil Filter (coratz) | « » 8:01 AM 10/9/2003 |
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If you are just changing your oil and have not lowered your Vibe you won't need a lift or jack to change your oil. I have changed mine several times now. Just lie flat on your back and you should be able to slide far enough under the front end to reach the plug and filter.Jim
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| Re: Oil Filter (Kissfan79) | « » 8:22 AM 10/9/2003 |
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If you are just changing your oil and have not lowered your Vibe you won't need a lift or jack to change your oil. I have changed mine several times now. Just lie flat on your back and you should be able to slide far enough under the front end to reach the plug and filter.Jim
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| Re: Oil Filter (Hot Vibe) | « » 12:15 AM 10/10/2003 |
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LOL...well...I do have a bit of gut right now (haven't worked out in a looog time) and I am about 6'. Give it a try....you don't have to get all the way under iit...just close enough to reach the plug with your hand.Jim
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| Re: Oil Filter (Kissfan79) | « » 12:26 AM 10/10/2003 |
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I aint going to get under there then.6'4" and not saying anything else. LOL
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| Re: Oil Filter (silverawd26) | « » 10:32 PM 10/11/2003 |
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I'm definately in the "does not fit under the car" catagory. Rather than bothering with jacking up the car and using jack stands, etc., I long ago invested in a set of Rhino ramps. I think they're still about $27 at Walmart or O'Reileys. They raise the vehicle about 7-1/2" or so.
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