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Offline DMcK

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Performance oil filters
« on: 02 March 2012, 13:39 »
I've done loads of searches but can't find anything on the subject. K&N oil filter or any other oil filter? Is it better to get a performance oil filter as I'm due a service.

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Re: Performance oil filters
« Reply #2 on: 02 March 2012, 14:31 »
So that's a no then? I read the whole lot. Leaning towards a standard.

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Re: Performance oil filters
« Reply #3 on: 02 March 2012, 14:38 »
i just called my local steelers and he was sayin it wouldnt make any difference....... they didnt have one in anyway and im doin mine tomoz all i got is the standard one to go on i aint worried!!!!!


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Re: Performance oil filters
« Reply #4 on: 02 March 2012, 15:04 »
Alright cheers mate

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Re: Performance oil filters
« Reply #5 on: 03 March 2012, 00:18 »
go standard.  :wink:
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