Oil Filters for the RR 02 p38
 

Guys which oil filters are best? Atlantic British has a small selection. Most say "short" filters. I'll buy a case of which ever you guys recommend.

I use a napa gold filter. Seems to work fine. I might try a different one just for heck of it though... Since using it my rover has developed a subtle moan. My other car didn't like it either. The moan could be unrelated to the filter, but we'll see when I change it out. I've heard frams are pretty good. Personally, I will just go with an OEM one from the dealership. My other cars seem to like it more when they get a filter that was actually designed for them.

Atlantic British has the following:
"genuine equipment" @$12
Brand "Mahle" @ $6
Brand "K&N" @ $14
Brand "Mahle (short) 6 filters for $32
Has anyone out there on the forum have any opinion on any of the non original equipment oil filters?
I'm assuming OEM and "genuine equipment" means the same thing right???

I've been using Wix and Hastings/Baldwin filters for about over 35 years. They are both well regarded makes.
For V8's I use the long ones, I can only assume there's enough clearance on the RR.
Wix - Long 51512
Wix - Short 51068
Baldwin - Long B2

I pay about $5 each locally for the 51515.

The filter the Rover V8's use wasn't designed for them. They are one of the most common and widely used filters.

To be honest I just use whatever the shop puts in. Its last oil change just happened at the dealer so I am back to OEM parts. But I have not noticed any change from what my local shop uses. I just use synthetic oil thats my big concern.

Any of you guys replaced your pollen filters recently? I just got mine from Atlantic British, when I took out the old ones I have a feeling they were original! They were awful!

Thanks for the suggestions. Anyone else out there have any different experiences good or bad? Thanks in advance.

Now that is one of the dumbest things you can do. The only thing a oil shop will install are junk filter costing them a $1.50 and selling it to you for the big bucks.
Only use a Top of the line filter, my choice is either a Mobil 1-301 or a K&N 3001.

I'm sure the dealer, where he said he had it changed, uses the OEM Cooper filters.
But I agree they likely charge big bucks for it.

It works for me, my 98 Disco with 200,000 miles did not seem to mind when I sold it. I think alot of the money you pay for a K&N filter is in the name. But that being said, is it really worth my time and money to go buy a oil filter to give them? I already change my oil every 6 months or 5,000 miles with synthetic. I don't think I will be to concerned right now as the dealer just did the oil change. But if you guys think it is worth the money I would probably rather use an OEM filter I can get them cheaper.

OEM for Land Rover is Cooper, so if you order an OEM filter from one of the land rover parts houses then it's the same as what the dealer is installing, it just says "Cooper" instead of "Land Rover" on it.
If you're having the dealer change your oil the only reason I can see buying the filters your self is if you want to use the longer filters like the Wix 51515 or Baldwin B2. Otherwise it's probably a wash between your time spent getting the short ones and what the dealer charges.

Some guys do not like the Fran ones but they can be good filters if you change the oil like you should. I tend to use Mobil 1 and K&N a lot. The K&N are quite a bit more but there are things I like. They tend to come off easier and they are a great quality set up. Plus I like the nut thing on the bottom to make it easier to get off.

If you drive a lot I see buying a case, but if you drive normally you may only 4 or 5 a year and so buying all the time does not always make sense in the Cash on hand department unless you are getting a screaming deal.

Sounds like the K&N is more money and easier to find than some of the others you have mentioned, but the better filter. And so thats what I'll be going with. My RR still has the old fashioned oil in it not sure if I'm ready for the leap to synthetic oil. Thanks everyone for all your comments on the matter.

K&N is certainly fine, you're just paying a minimum of 20% more than you need too, in comparison to Mobil 1. And probably 50% more overall than you need, compared to other quality filters.

Here's the "bible" on oil filters.
Oil Filters Revealed - MiniMopar Resources

When you're reading about filters, note that Mobil 1 and K&N are made by Champion Labs, who also make some of the crappiest filters on the market. So don't assume all Champion Labs filters are good. They make crap ones and good ones both.

Interesting. Thanks for the input guys. I really did not think it was a big deal, guess now I know.