So i went to the dealership & bought an oil filter for $25. Then I went to Autozone to buy my Mobil 1 0W-40. There is a special right now, and when you buy 5 quarts of Mobil 1, you get a free oil filter. Well, Mobile1 doesnt have an application for our 996, so the cashier gave me an STP filter instead. The filters pretty much look alike, of course the OEM one looks sturdier, but the STP one has the plastic cage inside and everything, not sure what the material is made of in either one, but my question is; should I use this in my 996? Would you?

They retail for about $12, which is half the price of the OEM filter. If these are good to use, why not save some cash? But of course if its a terrible filter, I'll throw it in the trash.

Opinions are appreciated! Thanks!

 

I get dealer filter for $13.??, but often don't drive the 20 miles to get it and run the STP or other filter available locally. No difference.

 

Dont throw it away, send it to me. I'll throw it away for you.

 

If you're going to use Mobil 1 0W40, it really doesn't matter what filter you run since your goal is not to properly protect your engine, anyway.

 

what kind of oil should i be using? I thought that Mobil 1 0W-40 was on the the approved oil list?