OEM Oil Filters...Black vs. Blue

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  1. wagunz_pwn

    wagunz_pwn Active Member

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    The parts manager at a certain Subaru dealership says there is no difference...you decide.

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    #1 wagunz_pwn, Jun 30, 2009
  2. blindfold

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    obviously the parts manager is blind! One has JDM writings on it, c'mon!!
     
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  3. integroid

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    I thought WJM went over this a few months ago? The blue filters are made by Honeywell (Fram) and the black filters are made by Tokyo Roki or whoever that JDM company is that use to make all Subaru Filters. I think he stated NOT to use the blue filters. I have been using the black filters from a H6 on my car without any clearence issues or leaks.
     
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  5. GregT

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    damn the blue filter is chinsy
     
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  6. Caffeinated

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    Damn! I recently bought a 6 pack of the blue filters from SOG.

    But they told me that was the new replacement and the black filter was no longer available.
     
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    return unuse
     
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  8. Caffeinated

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    I would if they had the black ones in stock. I'll check with SOK.
     
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  9. integroid

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    The fliters for the H6 motors are still the black ones and I haven't had any problems with using them on my 2.5 motor. Matter a fact, WJM was the one that first tested it to make sure it would fit.
     
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  10. Matt

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    SoK has them in stock. I just bought one a couple weeks ago. They arent in a box anymore...just shrink wrapped
     
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  11. FACE

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    I got a blue one last time I bought one from SOK and I think I have always gotten the blues on the GR.....:unamused:

    I will for sure ask for the H6 AA031 next time...


     
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  12. Alex

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    I am glad I have a couple left from when I bought them. Subaru Genuine Parts may still have some online as well.
     
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