Jun 8, 2017. #13. Fram is a somewhat lower quality filter [orange can] yet it is much better than pure oil later. Years ago late 1980s the boss gave me a stack of clients data and several cases of trans oil filters,they were $40.00 filters at the time and said don't come back until all these filters have been replaced.PNW. Dec 10, 2022. #14. SC Maintenance said: he boss filter is rated at 99% at 20um - or was. Never was that efficient ... the Purolator ONE is that efficient however. Purolator claims 99% @ 25u on their website for the Boss, but that's on their gigantic 30001 model filter. Look at the very bottom of the webpage for the statement.3,430. Location. MA. Jun 20, 2022. #1. Now that I own a 2022 KIA Soul and I've read through various posts here and elsewhere and I've watched a number of Youtube videos I'm opening up the discussion on choice of oil. Normally, I read the owner's manual and just follow it and that works well with my Lexus and Toyota.The Service manual states a wet engine has 16 oz. or .5 quart of oil in it so the engine at this point is at the full capacity of 3 quarts of oil. (2.5 new oil + .5 that remains). I took my bike out this past Friday and Sunday and the outside temp was 40F degrees and rode the bike 30 minutes.Based on Ascent Filtration Testing's tests, he found a AC Delco Ultraguard Gold was still at ~96.5% at 20mics (99+% at 30microns). If the filter media is the same across these filters, there is no reason not to use these wherever someone would use a Fram Extra Guard or other budget-conscious filter. The AC Delco "Ultraguard" is their …Jul 18, 2017. #4. I've recently cut open a couple of Valvoline filters that I had on the shelf and now have no use for. They were of the E core variety and the quality to me is suspect at best. They will work as filters, but if a better quality filter such as a Wix or Baldwin is available, that is what I would use. B.You can find excellent quality, brand-name oil filters in the $7–$15 price range from such well-known brands as Mobile1, Bosch, Fram, Motorcraft, and more. We did a quick check on Amazon for oil ...5,508. Location. Kansas. Jan 11, 2015. #11. Most of their filters are made in Nebraska, but a few of their numbers are outsourced (like they all do) and are made outside the American border. While they make numbers for about every make and model, their bread-and-butter numbers are for ag units and big trucks.On my Shadow, I had used filters for Hyundai and Honda cars (Fram, Purolator, Bosch in the 9688/3593a size). I have a TG3593a on my Goldwing now, but will be switching to a 7317 sized filter next change. The 3593a/9688 size has a bit to large of a diameter and is pushing against one of the coolant hoses a bit. A 7317 size will clear that.Nov 20, 2021 · You've seen the PC data (under many of your usernames for the last 10 years) from UOAs posted on BITOG. When that real world PC data is plotted it clearly shows that a filter rated at 99% @ 20u shows a much cleaner oil PC than data from a filter rated at 99% @ 40 or 50% @ 20u. Also, many of the studies done on oil cleanliness vs engine wear ... 5,508. Location. Kansas. Jan 11, 2015. #11. Most of their filters are made in Nebraska, but a few of their numbers are outsourced (like they all do) and are made outside the American border. While they make numbers for about every make and model, their bread-and-butter numbers are for ag units and big trucks.There are four main types of oil filter media: - Cellulose. - Blend/hybrid. - Synthetic Microglass. - Synthetic Microfibre (variants) Cellulose. Cellulose is your old school pulp media. It is what is used in the vast majority of filters on the market. It is extremely inexpensive to produce and is available in a wide range of efficiency ratings ...… 663 Next Filters What's in your filter? Media types explained OVERKILL Aug 31, 2021 2 3 4 Replies 67 Views 18K Jul 2, 2023 RobbS Oil Filter date decoding thread dnewton3 Feb 19, 2022 Replies 0 Views 9K Feb 19, 2022 dnewton3 Filter Forum rules dnewton3 Jun 16, 2019 Replies 0 Views 11K Jun 16, 2019260. Wednesday at 8:49 AM. ls973800. P. Earn a $20 Gift Card with a qualifying Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil purchase at participating locations. Offer ends 9/30/23. postbeauty. Mar 1, 2023. 3 4 5.Apr 22, 2015. #5. Recently purchased an STP engine air filter and when I compared it to my OEM, it was of poor quality, so I returned it. Unfortunately due to that experience I wouldn't ever use their products, to read what others are posting here, I'd imagine they aren't built to the same standard as a Napa Gold or Mobil 1 oil filter.Jan 7, 2021 · But whatever CK-4 you use should be on the Ford approved PSD list. The truck is deleted. Gives Ford reason to deny any warranty on the engine, oil related or not. IMO, run whatever oil you want as warranty is done. I recall being at the Ford 6.0L launch and speaking directly to Ford engineers. Topic of tuning came up. At best, you can rely on marketing; where each filter manufacturer positions their filters in the market. By that: Good: Fram EG Purolator Classic Bosch Workshop Carquest Red NAPA ProSelect STP Blue MicroGard SuperTech Better: Fram TG Purolator PureOne Bosch Premium Carquest Blue NAPA Gold STP XL Wix K&N PS AC Delco …Jun 22, 2022 · Nov 5, 2009. Messages. 6,702. Location. VA. Jun 22, 2022. #1. One of the popular oil cooler kits for the MQB/MK7 VAG cars (GTI, R, Golf, A3/S3) is made by Racingline. It utilizes a resuable filter like in the video. Both vans are driven on exactly the same route and the same 5 drivers drive either van, day in and day out. We looked at the deposits inside the oil pan with a flexible fiber optic viewer and cut the oil filters open for viewing. The oil filters always collected more fuzz than the oil pan. Now all the deliver vehicles get magnets on the oil ...I cut open 13 oil filters to compare who is the best. Five of the oil filters were for conventional oil and the other eight filters were for synthetic oil. T...The introduction of this viscosity was prompted by Toyota and Honda recommending zero weight synthetic motor oil for a growing number of new models. Lower viscosity oils are used to help improve fuel economy. Royal Purple 0W-20 exceeds industry standards and is an American Petroleum Institute (API) SN licensed motor oil.stchman Discussion starter. 1048 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Oct 29, 2013. I have pretty much used AC Delco oil filters on both of my NNBS Silverados (AC PF48) since I owned them. I have been an OEM oil filter guy even when I owned an Explorer (Motorcraft FL-820S). After doing some reading it appears that AC Delco is headed to …Go to bob is the oil guy forums and you can see that is is a known issue with fram. They already know about it and either will not answer about it and/or deny it as a fluke. Mind you its well know by most good auto techs and people that have cars with oil filters that stand upside down. But I also have not used fram in many years.2,800. Location. Franklin County, PA. Nov 6, 2020. #7. While I'm not sure the spec your Kohler takes, the 22HP Kohler on my XT1 specifies 10w30 and I used Rotella T5 10w30 on the first oil change. I'm sure the T6 or RP will do just fine; sounds like this is more of a commercial engine that needs the bump in viscosity.Buy Mazda (N3R1-14-302) Oil Filter Cartridge on Amazon.com and confirm correct fitment online. www.amazon.com. I'll probably end up putting one of these bad boys on my car. I presently run a Purolator L14460. 5 bucks from Advance Auto. But I don't like going in there. J.Apr 1, 2019 · Unless the oil filter fails Your engine will last and last no matter which filter you choose. You keep repeating this tired mantra over and over again and it's not helping this board. The OP had specific questions, if you feel that any oil and any oil filter is good enough, maybe you need to find another place to post. Jul 29, 2009. #2. Extremely good, especially for the price. The bypass valve is in the right spot (most aren't), end caps are robust, filter media is above average, ADBV is among the best. The Motorcraft filter essentially gives you $10+ filter performance (actually better than a few $10 filters) for less than $4. E.Several auto part manufacturers, such as K&N Filters and AMSOIL, have cross-referencing guides included on their websites. Oil Filter Cross Reference is a generic website that suggests multiple compatible oil filters.Jul 7, 2020 · Jul 11, 2020. #50. Originally Posted by JohnnyJohnson. I'm not sure the best is required. A good filter with 99% at 20 microns and a decent oil with a 6 to 7K OCI will get your car by just fine. Yes and even HM oil will do the job with no negative impact. 99% @ 20μ is pretty much in the best efficiency realm for a spin-on. Jun 30, 2021 · Based on Ascent Filtration Testing's tests, he found a AC Delco Ultraguard Gold was still at ~96.5% at 20mics (99+% at 30microns). If the filter media is the same across these filters, there is no reason not to use these wherever someone would use a Fram Extra Guard or other budget-conscious filter. The AC Delco "Ultraguard" is their high end ... Dec 4, 2020. #3. You are correct, there is no best oil anymore. There is however personnel preferences. As far as filters go, Wix, Fram ultra, Fleetguard, Donaldson, Molbil1 filters are all good. Any of the oils you mentioned are excellent choices, as is Walmart's Supertech. 5w40 or 15w40 will work just fine.Jan 26, 2018 · Aside from claimed filtering efficiency ratings, cut open analysis, and personal testimonials...how are consumers suppose to compare and contrast the major oil filters available? I have used WIX XP and am now using Fram Ultras (which I freely admit is over kill in my application). Ford racing would be the best USA imo. A number of filters sport 99% @ 20 microns lab testing now, so there is more to look at for the best.Bob is the oil guy is an internet website/forum that was created back in 2002 by a guy name Bob Winters. Bob was a Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants distributor who started a message board hoping to bring interested lubrication and filtration enthusiasts together to discuss products, issues and oil related topics.Oil filter cross-reference charts can be found at tidyform.com. Using a manufacturer’s or supplier’s website to find a cross reference is the easiest way to locate a required part.Los Angeles. Jun 29, 2020. #10. When Mobil included the filter in their rebate making it around 5 bucks, I would buy them with the oil. This year they didn't do that, so I went OEM. The Mobil filter isn't worth 10 bucks or more, as others have said Fram ultra is the better buy for 8-9 bucks.I also believe that "Bob's The Oil Guy" website concurs. MY FLEET: 2011 Honda Ridgeline VP 61K, new Access brand cover, Superbright LED back-up lights. 2004 Dodge Stratus, 55K, wife's car. O.K. for what it is. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria LTD, 106K, 2 door, pretty cherry body, been in the family since new, summer drive.However, in my case, there is a significant amount of oil above the filter that comes out when the filter is removed, so it isn't just what is in the filter that counts. And I …Buy Mazda (N3R1-14-302) Oil Filter Cartridge on Amazon.com and confirm correct fitment online. www.amazon.com. I'll probably end up putting one of these bad boys on my car. I presently run a Purolator L14460. 5 bucks from Advance Auto. But I don't like going in there. J.You can find excellent quality, brand-name oil filters in the $7–$15 price range from such well-known brands as Mobile1, Bosch, Fram, Motorcraft, and more.Both vans are driven on exactly the same route and the same 5 drivers drive either van, day in and day out. We looked at the deposits inside the oil pan with a flexible fiber optic viewer and cut the oil filters open for viewing. The oil filters always collected more fuzz than the oil pan. Now all the deliver vehicles get magnets on the oil ...260. Wednesday at 8:49 AM. ls973800. P. Earn a $20 Gift Card with a qualifying Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil purchase at participating locations. Offer ends 9/30/23. postbeauty. Mar 1, 2023. 3 4 5.Stating 5 microns is just ridiculous though, was just looking at an efficiency chart for a CAT oil filter that sells for over $20. 20% at 4 microns is the lowest the chart goes. They don't sell that as a "4 micron oil filter", just "Advanced High Efficiency", and that chart was a real pain to find, but it did exist.The Fram Ultra is the superior filter & also cheaper unless you find a nice deal on M1 filters. Both are good for 15,000 miles. The Fram has 100% dual layered synthetic media versus synthetic blended media on the Mobil 1. Not sure if the filtering effeciency of the Mobil 1 is available anywhere but the Fram Ultra is 99% @ 20 microns, …Jul 7, 2020 · Ford racing would be the best USA imo. A number of filters sport 99% @ 20 microns lab testing now, so there is more to look at for the best. slalom44. STP Oil filters are made by Champion Labs. From my observations (and pictures posted by others here) they are essentially identical to the SuperTech filters sold at WalMart. I'm not sure if the filter media is identical, but I doubt that it would be much different. In general, I think that the SuperTech filter is a very good filter.K&N and other oiled filters claim that their filters actually filter MORE and it's done by using the oil to trap the contaminates, allowing better airflow... they also claim …Aug 11, 2022. #6. From the owner's manual for 2022 WRX: I love how Subaru is forced to push 0W-20 in North America, but still puts "proper quality and viscosity" before "fuel economy". In other words: use higher viscosity oil if you want long engine life. (See my recommendations in previous comments.)Aug 11, 2022. #6. From the owner's manual for 2022 WRX: I love how Subaru is forced to push 0W-20 in North America, but still puts "proper quality and viscosity" before "fuel economy". In other words: use higher viscosity oil if you want long engine life. (See my recommendations in previous comments.)2,364. Location. sebring, florida. Jul 17, 2007. #2. i bought a 6 pack of them for my dads raptor atv off ebay. comparing them to the OEM yamaha filter, they seem to be identical in all aspects except the cost. yamaha oem filter: $13 hiflowfiltro:$4.Jul 26, 2011 · Jul 26, 2011. #5. If your talking about a 6.7 or 5.9 cummins the best is the donaldson endurance ELF7349 oil filter. 15 microns at 98.7% efficiency. I don't know any other specs though. Right now i run the fleetguard stratapore on my truck. I'm thinking of switching to the donaldson but I want some specs on the filter. I had to pay for oil changes. The M52 engine was required to have synthetic oil changes every 7500 miles. This is in the manual. In 2001 the same BMW (now called a BMW 325ci) with the exact same engine was to have oil changes every 15000 miles. This is the exact same M52 engine with same oil filter and oil. No change in engine.Location. Kansas. Jan 11, 2015. #11. Most of their filters are made in Nebraska, but a few of their numbers are outsourced (like they all do) and are made outside the American border. While they make numbers for about every make and model, their bread-and-butter numbers are for ag units and big trucks.In the oil and gas industry, ensuring the efficiency and performance of equipment is crucial for maintaining productivity and minimizing downtime. One important aspect of achieving this goal is the use of high-quality filters.My question seriously why are there so many different sizes there probably really isn't a need for more than a dozen sizes in total from small car to large Diesels. All twist on's would work just fine. Agreed. But that would be too easy. slacktide_bitog said: 51348 is definitely one of the most common.Sep 21, 2011. #2. RockAuto only lists the Beck Arnley ($5.15) and they usually list a bunch. Amsoil does not make a filter either. Beck Arnley has a pretty good name in my book for quality parts. Wow this engine takes twelve (12) quarts of oil!! More oil than ATF or coolant.Feb 18, 2021. #6. The Wix XP filter is designed for extended service intervals. So if that's what you are doing, the XP is for you. But if you are doing 7500 miles or less on an oil filter, I would run the regular WIX since the price is about the same and the efficiency is better. Just my $0.02.Nov 20, 2021 · You've seen the PC data (under many of your usernames for the last 10 years) from UOAs posted on BITOG. When that real world PC data is plotted it clearly shows that a filter rated at 99% @ 20u shows a much cleaner oil PC than data from a filter rated at 99% @ 40 or 50% @ 20u. Also, many of the studies done on oil cleanliness vs engine wear ... 2,400. Location. In The Region Between. Apr 8, 2014. #19. They are best for an oil change interval of up to 5,000 miles; but I have run one to about 8000 miles with no issues. An Extra Guard will do OK for a short oil change interval. The Tough Guard is much better. The Ultra is awfully good.Go to bob is the oil guy forums and you can see that is is a known issue with fram. They already know about it and either will not answer about it and/or deny it as a fluke. Mind you its well know by most good auto techs and people that have cars with oil filters that stand upside down. But I also have not used fram in many years.Mar 29, 2023. #14. blufeb95 said: That's pretty much the same size as the 3614, What you'd want is the PH8170 or PH8172 they're the same size as the kohler filter the 72 is 3/10 of an inch taller but pretty much the same, at least they're only like $8-10 depending on where you can get one vs nearly $20 for the OE Kohler.Oct 21, 2017. #6. The BF9882 is the original filter and is the Baldwin equivalent to the Racor. The BF46062 is the new design that is the equivalent to the new filter AC Delco is using in place of the Racor. The BF46062 has better water separation capabilities than the BF9882 just like the new AC Delco filter versus the old AC Delco filter.Based on Ascent Filtration Testing's tests, he found a AC Delco Ultraguard Gold was still at ~96.5% at 20mics (99+% at 30microns). If the filter media is the same across these filters, there is no reason not to use these wherever someone would use a Fram Extra Guard or other budget-conscious filter. The AC Delco "Ultraguard" is their …But my current stock of 38 filters in 2 sizes is horribly insufficient. I plan on buying 5-7 master packs of the most common ones, and 2-4 filters each of several other sizes individually. The two sizes that I keep are the 7356 (Honda/Nissan), and 1334 (Hyundai/old Honda).The oil filter gets contaminants out of engine oil so the oil can keep the engine clean, according to Mobil. Contaminants in unfiltered oil can develop into hard particles that damage surfaces inside the engine, such as machined components ...Nov 7, 2014 · Nov 6, 2014. #7. I've been using Mobil 1 0W20 advanced fuel economy in 3 engines and in three different vehicles. 2009 Camry 4 cyl., 2012 Highlander V6 and a 2014 Honda Accord 4 cyl. The oil has made all three engines quiter compared to other oils I've ran and the gas mileage has improved. And as jetman eludes to, this oil is at room temperature so it's relatively thick and will therefore produce much more dP across the filter than if the oil was at 200F. Best I could read on the pressure gauge for each filter with the flow at 9 L/min (2.4 GPM) was: K&N = 6 PSI. Fram = 6 PSI. SuperTech = 5.5 PSI.June 11, 2023 by Garry Phelps The oil filter in your car might not be the most exciting part of your vehicle, but it’s definitely one of the most important. If the exhaust of your car is …206. Messages. 3.2K. Earn a $20 Gift Card with a qualifying Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil purchase at participating locations. Offer ends 9/30/23. Today at 8:38 PM. JonnyAbs. Bob Is The Oil Guy.This new Microgard select filter has an appearance extremely similar to a Premium Guard made filter. The textured can is exactly like the PG filters made for Federated Auto parts and the black STP XL filters made for AutoZone. I will find a picture of the Federated Auto parts XL filter that will show the similar look.The filter you want is W950/4. Other options are Purolator L40316, Wix 51333 / Napa Gold 1333. If this noise you speak of happens after the engine is up to normal operating temperature it has nothing to do with the oil filter. You may need to replace the timing belt and tensioners.L10241, PL10241, & PBL10241 Purolator Classic, One, & Boss Oil Filter Specification Sheets. fantastic. Sunday at 4:56 PM. Replies.Aug 12, 2021. #3. The supertech is considered good for up to 10000mi, although I think they recommend only going to you manufacturer recommended interval, for a long OCI, I'd possibly consider using the fram extra gaurd over the Supertech since they're pretty close in cost and the Fram has a silicone ADBV, plus you can get the Fram …As the saying goes, safety is no accident. The culture which a CEO creates from the top of an airline will filter all the way down to the very bottom of the hierarchy -- here's how they do it! Time is a precious commodity. It can either be ...Stating 5 microns is just ridiculous though, was just looking at an efficiency chart for a CAT oil filter that sells for over $20. 20% at 4 microns is the lowest the chart goes. They don't sell that as a "4 micron oil filter", just "Advanced High Efficiency", and that chart was a real pain to find, but it did exist.206. Messages. 3.2K. Earn a $20 Gift Card with a qualifying Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil purchase at participating locations. Offer ends …Nov 6, 2014. #7. I've been using Mobil 1 0W20 advanced fuel economy in 3 engines and in three different vehicles. 2009 Camry 4 cyl., 2012 Highlander V6 and a 2014 Honda Accord 4 cyl. The oil has made all three engines quiter compared to other oils I've ran and the gas mileage has improved.To me the best overall are Amsoil and Royal Purple, comparable in efficiency to the Fram Ultra, and they're built like tanks with wire backed full synthetic media, but …Nov 27, 2010 · With a bypass valve, the engine never gets starved of oil anyway. IMO, your goal should be to minimize wear, not to optimize a particular trait of a filter. Goal is to have a filter that rarely or never goes into bypass mode. A "good flowing" filter will develope around 4 to 5 psid with around 10 GPM flow of hot oil. R. Wisconsin. Jun 16, 2010. #1. I'm debating whether or not to switch to AC Delco oil filters for our 2003 Vibe. I've been using either Purolator or Fram Tough Guard (no issues with either). I know a lot of people don't like Fram, at least their basic filters. I like the rubber on the bottom of the TG, it makes it easier to get on and off using ...2K. Sep 6, 2023. M56959. A long time ago there was a test done on different oil filters where dirty oil was flowed through them for a period of time to see how well the filter removed the particles from the oil. This was on a old webpage is mostly text based tabulated data. 20+ years ago.22,052. Location. Guelph, Ontario. Jul 10, 2019. #10. I grabbed a couple of the clones of these filters (NAPA Platinum) for the BMW when NAPA had the $4.99 sale in April. But under normal circumstances the NAPA Gold (or the basic Wix) is not only cheaper but filters better, so it's normally the better choice.Australia. Feb 9, 2020. #7. Most are confused on here about Purolator filters, type, name, old design vs new design, PureOne and Puralator One etc. Considering the Purolator One is class leading at 99.9% efficiency @ 20 microns and 10,000 miles. All of the reviews I have seen online are excellent.Aug 12, 2021. #3. The supertech is considered good for up to 10000mi, although I think they recommend only going to you manufacturer recommended interval, for a long OCI, I'd possibly consider using the fram extra gaurd over the Supertech since they're pretty close in cost and the Fram has a silicone ADBV, plus you can get the Fram …5,508. Location. Kansas. Jan 11, 2015. #11. Most of their filters are made in Nebraska, but a few of their numbers are outsourced (like they all do) and are made outside the American border. While they make numbers for about every make and model, their bread-and-butter numbers are for ag units and big trucks.Buy Mazda (N3R1-14-302) Oil Filter Cartridge on Amazon.com and confirm correct fitment online. www.amazon.com. I'll probably end up putting one of these bad boys on my car. I presently run a Purolator L14460. 5 bucks from Advance Auto. But I don't like going in there. J.Ford racing would be the best USA imo. A number of filters sport 99% @ 20 microns lab testing now, so there is more to look at for the best.Jul 25, 2020 · USA. Jul 25, 2020. #4. If you're thinking of Wix XP, Napa has the Platinum filter on sale for $6.49 this month, so it costs much less than the Ultra. Napa Platinum is Wix XP. One major difference is, besides the Napa sales, which include the cartridge filters, the Napa Platinum/Wix XP is made in a much wider range of applications than the Ultra. Instead of it being a 10 out of 10 exceptionally great product. These are a cheapened and lesser product. 8 or 9 out of 10. Still pretty good oil filters. 99 percent at 20 microns is still very good. Though I’d rather get a Premium Guard filter from O Reillys that look a ton better than the new welfare Ultra filters.Jan 26, 2018 · Aside from claimed filtering efficiency ratings, cut open analysis, and personal testimonials...how are consumers suppose to compare and contrast the major oil filters available? I have used WIX XP and am now using Fram Ultras (which I freely admit is over kill in my application). Nov 18, 2014 · The OEM AC Delco would be a fine choice too, although the efficiency is a tad lower. If you want to change your oil filter every other change about every 15,000 miles or so, try the Fram Ultra with its 99%+ efficiency and dual layer wire backed synthetic media, it has some of the best stats a filter can earn.