i use Wix in the larger size (for the M56). i see no value (for me) in spending more on the fancy "performance" filters. Wix make very high quality filters (no cardboard) and are the suppliers for many other labels. i also use Wix for cabin and air filters. great product, great price point.

 

I use any high quality filter that is on sale. K&N, Mobil 1, Purolator Pure one, or Bosch in the black can. I stay away from the rest.

 

Purolator PureONE w/ Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 here.

I saw a thread a while back where someone dismantled and compared various brands of filters (including the OEM filter). I'll try to dig up the link.

 

Factory nissan filters.

 

Ahh... weak... I think this was the thread, but all the pictures/links are broken.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...otsa-pics.html

 

I've been faithful to the Purolator PL14610 PureONE Oil Filter. You can even get them on Amazon now for a good price. Typical OCIs with Pennzoil Ultra ~7500 miles with these filters.

 

Purolator Pure One in M37 size.

Great article here: oil filters revealed

 

nissan oem

 

What is the benefit of having a bigger filter ? would it need a bit more oil as well ?

 

The benefit of a larger filter is a matter of debate yet many of us do it anyway. I think the majority of us here that use larger filters believe that more oil can be filtered through a larger filter and possibly better cooling of the oil. The OEM sized filter is also exceptionally small for a 6 cylinder engine compared to OEM filters of a 4 cylinder. The size difference is not that huge from what people have recommended here about 1/3 larger than stock G37 filter.
Does it require more oil yes, about .2-.4 qts more.

 

A greater surface area of filtration will filter more effectively and won't be prone to flow restriction over long OCIs. It may not be much of a difference but like mentioned above, our OEM filter is very small for a higher output motor and anyting to maximize oil flow is a step in the right direction. I've always used the bigger filters available for almost all my vehicles and in 35 years have never had an oil related problem or oil consumption issue.
Knock on wood

 

To sum up whats been already said. If you're using regular oil, stick with any good brand oil filter like Amsoil, Bosch, Purolator, OEM, etc.. If you're going synthetic use a name brand, extended life filter like: Mobil-1, Fram Ultra Synthetic (with "XG" in the part#), K&N, Royal Purple, etc.. K&N has a 17mm nut on the filter to allow quick removal with a socket, and they all are engineered to go up to 15,000 miles with 99% or better filtration efficiency. Just be sure to order the larger QX56 filter. Good luck.

 

As i'm with stillen oil cooler, factory filter doesn't work anymore, So had to use bigger diameter filters ..

For a reference, these are some examples that work with Stillen oil cooler:
Purolator PureOne PL10193
Purolator PureOne L10193
Fram XG3950 ( plz don't use Fram PH3950 that comes with stillen oil cooler, better to use the XG instead ).
Fram TG3950.
Wix 51381.

Just loved to share and help those with Stillen oil coolers as i had a bad time searching for these, finding out what works with my Stillen's .

 

try them all see which one you like. I went from oem to k&n with PU then RP with RP oil, and I like k&n the best imo

 

What criteria do you use when rating how much you like various oils & oil filters? Just curious....