1 Top 10 Best oil filter bob is the oil guy Comparison Chart 2 Top 10 oil filter bob is the oil guy in our list 2.1 Filtrete 20x25x4, AC Furnace Air Filter, MPR 1000 DP, Micro …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.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 ...Jan 18, 2020 · M+H produces Wix, Purolator, Carquest, and Napa among others. Older M1 oil filters without the A were the Champion Labs made filters. Champ Labs filters were 99% @ 20 microns for 15K; M+H filters with the A are 99% @ 30 microns. M1's website still list a synthetic blend media which was also used in the Champ Lab made M1s. Apr 25, 2022 · 1 2 3 Next G GraybeardQ60 Joined Jun 9, 2021 Messages 37 Location Abilene Texas Apr 25, 2022 #1 I am switching oils from Amsoil SS to Motul all 0W20 and would like to change from OEM Nissan filter. What is the general consensus as the best oil filter for a twin turbo 3.0 V6 of approximately 400 hp? PimTac Joined Mar 4, 2017 Messages 27,220 Location 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.Oct 18, 2022 · I still prefer OEM for my Subaru and Toyota applications because at $6-$7/filter it just makes sense; however, I’d really have no concern running most aftermarkets since I don’t do extended OCIs beyond vehicle recommendations. I think the most important thing is to just change your oil on-time. 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.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.2,110. Location. Toronto Canada. Nov 5, 2018. #1. Ran this filter 13,000 miles in my 4 cylinder 06 ecotec engine. Really didn't intend to run it this long but things happen. GKI appears to make/import filters from China and re-label/package them for different filter suppliers as well as sell them under their own name.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. Motorcraft oil filter is best. K&N, Royal Purple, and Mobil1 make good filters. Synthetic oil with your car's oil weight rating, as long as you have no oil leaks. BITOG is a reliable place to get lab results on any oil or oil filter out there. - Bob is the Oil Guy - Bob is the Oil Guy '97 3.8L V6 Pacific Green 1996 SVT Cobra White.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.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.2 years for the FCI should be easily within a filter's ability. When Jim Allen visited Fram labs, he asked about this very topic. Officially, he was told "follow the OEM schedule". Unofficially, he was told 3 years is a no-brainer; 5 years is "iffy", assuming the cyclic duty is not grossly exceeded.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. I currently have a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 LtZ71 with the 5.3 and I'm looking for the best synthetic oil on the market no matter the cost. I have run Mobil 1 0w-20 (factory weight) in that truck for the longest time but about a year ago have branched out and tried Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (same weight) and Amsoil (same weight) and have stuck …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. Apr 20, 2021 · I have now gone 900 miles on the Valvoline, using a mobil 1 oil filter and the oil hasn't dropped one bit on the dipstick. And, my truck has never ran quieter and smoother than it does now. 139,000 miles on the old gal and still going strong. Seems I may have found the oil that works, and works really well for my specific vehicle. 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.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 may have read somewhere for my car what the oil change quantity is with and without a filter change. That info is available for many vehicles.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.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.Subaru filter doesn’t need much explaining. It is the OEM filter, made by Tokyo Roki in Japan. Toyota filter is the OEM filter for the GR 86. The GR 86 has a 2.4-liter engine VS the 2.0 in my WRX. The New WRX has the same 2.4 liter engine, plus an added turbo! The Wix filter, is interesting. It is designed for the WRX, or the Subaru FA20 or FA24....more 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...Nov 27, 2022. #1. After coming back to bitog after a couple of years people are complaining about premium filter quality declining. Meanwhile the Extra Guard no longer has a rubber anti-drainback valve, it's been improved with a silicone one. The used oil fitler pics some of the members posted look quite good.Sep 19, 2023 · I would take great air filter and a k&n or mobile1 oil filter that does like 30 microns at 96% over a cheap air filter or janky air intake and the best oil filter setup money can buy. Filtering air and filtering oil are somewhat two different animals, expect for the overlap of where introducing unfiltered air into the cylinders can cause some ... Jan 4, 2023 · 1. Bosch Premium Oil Filter – Best Oil Filter Overall. We can’t imagine eliminating Bosch when it comes to making an automotive-related product list. This German giant has taken the automotive industry by storm. With an eye-widening 99.9% filtration efficiency, this is one of the best oil filters you can have. Sep 2, 2009. #14. The issue is insignificant in most cars and trucks. The filters are small enough and the pumps have a high enough volume that it matters little if you pre-fill the filter. But some long haul and other diesel trucks hold around 40 quarts and have multiple filters, each filter holding around a gallon.Nov 28, 2014. #14. The Donaldson ELF 7349 is the most efficient oil filter available for the 5.9/6.7 Cummins engine. It is rated 100% efficient @ 20um, 99% efficient @ 15um, and 60% @ 7um compared to the Fleetguard LF9028 100% efficiency @ 30um, while the bypass gets approximately 5% of the oil @ 5um @ 95% efficiency.Mar 18, 2022. #1. I recently posted my first oil change on the CX-5 in a Mazda forum. I immediately was flamed for using a Purolator Boss filter. Internet experts warned me that this oil filter could starve the engine of oil causing a catastrophic failure. One use even blamed a lifter failing on their use of aftermarket filters.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.Fram Ultra is full synthetic media and flows very well, and has a very stout can. To help in this "racing situation", use a full synthetic oil, and don't use oil that it too thick, even for racing use. Auto crossing isn't as nuts on a motor than say going 30 laps on a 2 mile road course at red line for miles on end.The Fram Titanium or Ulra being 99% at 20 microns is number one in terms of high efficiency. I would run either Boss or Titanium on my car. The regular Purolator One is 10,000 miles at 99% plus at 20 micron for half the price of the Boss. Shop around, Amazon has the "Boss" for my application on sale for $8.18.2,400. 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.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.My oil filter stash on the Mazda3 in my signature in now gone so, I am looking to buy filters one at a time as we're not sure how much long we'll be keeping the car. I was looking at oil filters at Walmart and the Motorcraft FL-910S is $3.97, which is ~$2 less than most parts stores. Just to grab an oil filter when I need to, I was entertaining ...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.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.FRAM Ultra XG2 - 2019 RAM 1500. I picked up 3 of these at AAP for $7.53 each out the door and will be using one of them after this run of AFE and the current MC filter (I will dissect it for all to see). Though these are more than 3x the cost of the MC filters ($7.53 versus $2.30), it is the performance of wire backed...Has been proven that both high filtration air and oil filters can increase engine life by reducing the amount of contaminants that scuff or scratch the contact metals. A fram ultra with a great oil and a premium wix or Purolator air filter would result in the engine living long enough for everything else to fall apart unless the engine was just ...M+H produces Wix, Purolator, Carquest, and Napa among others. Older M1 oil filters without the A were the Champion Labs made filters. Champ Labs filters were 99% @ 20 microns for 15K; M+H filters with the A are 99% @ 30 microns. M1's website still list a synthetic blend media which was also used in the Champ Lab made M1s.Feb 5, 2022 / 9 Minutes Read / By Albert Who is the major oil filter manufacturers? Is Bosch the best oil filter? Is synthetic oil filter better? Table of Contents: Who is the major oil filter manufacturers? Which oil filter is best? Is there a difference in quality of oil filters? Is a WIX oil filter a good filter?The first thing checked with any engine issue, to include the notoriously common engine ticking, is the oil and oil filter with a change of both being the most common solution. I have had nothing but good results using a Fram Ultra on my Hyundai GDI engine and am currently using a Fram Titanium on it with another one as backup.Mar 19, 2020 · 5,675. Location. Columbus,Nebraska. Mar 19, 2020. #10. Been using Denso oil filters since 1967 when I purchased my first Toyota, a four door Corona with the 3R engine. For some years, it was Nippon Denso. Don't recall when Nippon was dropped from the packaging. Florida. Feb 13, 2022. #3. FRAM, Amsoil, WIX, OEM, pretty much any filter that fits your vehicle will work well. Maintenance is 1000x more important than brand of filter. Every 5 - 7k miles and your engine will not know the difference.However, if you have a heavy-duty vehicle or live in an extreme climate, this product is suitable for you. If you buy Baldwin filters in a multi-pack you can get them for a far more affordable price. Frequency of Maintenance: For the best results, replace these filters every 3,000 miles. 9. Triumph Spin-On Oil Filter.Jan 4, 2023 · 1. Bosch Premium Oil Filter – Best Oil Filter Overall. We can’t imagine eliminating Bosch when it comes to making an automotive-related product list. This German giant has taken the automotive industry by storm. With an eye-widening 99.9% filtration efficiency, this is one of the best oil filters you can have. The FRAM Ultra Synthetic Oil Filter is designed to work with synthetic oils to extend the oil change interval, bringing it to as high as 20,000 miles. The high-efficiency …I still prefer OEM for my Subaru and Toyota applications because at $6-$7/filter it just makes sense; however, I’d really have no concern running most aftermarkets since I don’t do extended OCIs beyond vehicle recommendations. I think the most important thing is to just change your oil on-time.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.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 ...Aug 11, 2022 · 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.) Motorcraft oil filter is best. K&N, Royal Purple, and Mobil1 make good filters. Synthetic oil with your car's oil weight rating, as long as you have no oil leaks. BITOG is a reliable place to get lab results on any oil or oil filter out there. - Bob is the Oil Guy - Bob is the Oil Guy '97 3.8L V6 Pacific Green 1996 SVT Cobra White.L10241, PL10241, & PBL10241 Purolator Classic, One, & Boss Oil Filter Specification SheetsFram Ultra is full synthetic media and flows very well, and has a very stout can. To help in this "racing situation", use a full synthetic oil, and don't use oil that it too thick, even for racing use. Auto crossing isn't as nuts on a motor than say going 30 laps on a 2 mile road course at red line for miles on end.BC Canada. Sep 28, 2020. #4. A lot of video tests state the Mobil 1 Extended burns off a lot faster then their regular synthetic version does, and it barely meets some specs in the rating system. As per AMSoil, its their Signature Series oil with the 25K oil change interval. They want $18 per Litre for this stuff.Central Wisconsin. Nov 11, 2021. #4. Champ Labs makes most, if not all, SuperTech filters. They are good filters. Maybe not top of the line like Fram Ultra but close. My 2¢. C.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.Feb 28, 2023. #18. If you’re going to continue six month interval (a waste IMO) then just use a basic filter like the red Motomaster. If you want to extend to 12 month intervals like the majority of vehicles then the Moto OE filter makes more sense.My oil filter stash on the Mazda3 in my signature in now gone so, I am looking to buy filters one at a time as we're not sure how much long we'll be keeping the car. I was looking at oil filters at Walmart and the Motorcraft FL-910S is $3.97, which is ~$2 less than most parts stores. Just to grab an oil filter when I need to, I was entertaining ...Mar 31, 2017 · It's much much much much more likely that something got sucked up into the filter and clogged it, (Wix won't help you there). Or that the harmonic balancer bolt was loose and the oil pump drive gear slipped and the pump stopped pumping. I'm not a defense attorney and I'm already shooting holes in this. Just saying. Mar 19, 2022 · Mar 18, 2022. #1. I recently posted my first oil change on the CX-5 in a Mazda forum. I immediately was flamed for using a Purolator Boss filter. Internet experts warned me that this oil filter could starve the engine of oil causing a catastrophic failure. One use even blamed a lifter failing on their use of aftermarket filters. 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.Seriously though, Wix/Napa Gold, Fram Ultra & Tough Guard, and the OE filter all are great options. With your Hyundai, changing the oil at the manufacturer recommended interval with an oil that meets the required specs is going to be more important than the oil filter you use. As some of the more seasoned vets here will tell …Nov 28, 2014. #14. The Donaldson ELF 7349 is the most efficient oil filter available for the 5.9/6.7 Cummins engine. It is rated 100% efficient @ 20um, 99% efficient @ 15um, and 60% @ 7um compared to the Fleetguard LF9028 100% efficiency @ 30um, while the bypass gets approximately 5% of the oil @ 5um @ 95% efficiency.Jan 7, 2022 · Here's another thought. Put Rogue on ramps to remove belly pan. Back down to level and since it's an SUV, 'maybe' can reach filter (which is toward engine front) and drain bolt. Depending on ground clearance, perhaps a possibility. Then back up on ramps to replace belly pan push pins and bolts. Just something to consider. An old Airbus A380 has a green new mission. An old Airbus A380 has a green new mission. The first A380 ever produced took off last week on a flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up ...If you have no leaks, then you use synthetic, Motorcraft smemi-synthetic is good, Mobil1 ES, Amsoil , Motorcraft oil filter is best. Mobil1, K&N make great filters too. Go to BITOG web to research lab results regarding ALL oils and filters. BOB IS THE OIL GUY Lab Results: '97 3.8L V6. Pacific Green.FRAM Ultra XG2 - 2019 RAM 1500. I picked up 3 of these at AAP for $7.53 each out the door and will be using one of them after this run of AFE and the current MC filter (I will dissect it for all to see). Though these are more than 3x the cost of the MC filters ($7.53 versus $2.30), it is the performance of wire backed...1,807. Location. Houston, Texas. Dec 25, 2017. #14. IRV, There are many GM vehicles with high mileage running AC Delco filters. The applications using an eCore with the nitrile combo valve would be of more concern because they may lose ADBV function before the oil is ready to be changed. A separate bypass is better.Nov 28, 2014. #14. The Donaldson ELF 7349 is the most efficient oil filter available for the 5.9/6.7 Cummins engine. It is rated 100% efficient @ 20um, 99% efficient @ 15um, and 60% @ 7um compared to the Fleetguard LF9028 100% efficiency @ 30um, while the bypass gets approximately 5% of the oil @ 5um @ 95% efficiency.Dec 16, 2022. #1. The 5.7 is all over the place when it comes to recommended "fit" oil filters. Using both Fram Ultra and the Royal Purple web pages, the exact same 5.7 can have different oil filter numbers depending on year and model. Ram 1500, Fram says "xg2" for years between 2009 to 2013. For years between 2013 to current, it says "xg10060 ...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. O.Sep 21, 2011 · 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. Mobil 1, Pennzoil Platinum, Castrol Edge, Valvoline SynPower, Quaker State Ultimate Durability, etc, etc, just pick one & your truck won't care. They're all awesome oils. There's no need to spend extra money on Amsoil IMO that apparently doesn't meet DEXOS, if what you said is true.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.Somewhat of a repeat thread, but: I purchased 5 Mobile1 synthetic oil filters at Walmart for $3.99 each. Typically, my van goes 10k miles between OCI's per the oil life monitor. These filters are rated for 20k miles, so I could go two OCI'S on one filter.Hyundai isn't making this change because of people like you. They are making this change for the 90% of owners that take it to the jiffy lube whenever they remember and can scrape together an extra $20. Hyundai and Kia designed engines with fundamental flaws that made them temperamental under the best of conditions.Mar 29, 2016. #9. Originally Posted By: KingCake. The Wix is a rock catcher when you compare efficiency. IMO the , Top 8 Best Oil Filters There are some things best enjoyed without filt, The FRAM Ultra Synthetic Oil Filter is designed to work with synthetic oils to extend the oil change , Go to bob is the oil guy forums and you can see that is is a known issue with fram. They already know abou, Mar 29, 2023. #14. blufeb95 said: That's pretty , Nov 27, 2022. #1. After coming back to bitog after a couple of years people are complaining about p, 206. Messages. 3.2K. Earn a $20 Gift Card with a qualifying Pennzoil Platinum® Full S, Oil filter cross-reference charts can be found at tidyform.com. Usi, June 11, 2023 by Garry Phelps The oil filter in your, FRAM Ultra XG2 - 2019 RAM 1500. I picked up 3 of these at AAP for $7.5, Somewhat of a repeat thread, but: I purchased 5 Mobile1 synt, The Fram Ultra is my go to filter for my Honda 2.4 du, 1. Bosch Premium Oil Filter - Best Oil Filter Overall We ca, The 10w30 will probably give lower oil consumption. Pennzoi, Hyundai isn't making this change because of people like you. T, 1. Oil filter for 1998 Honda Civic DX (1.6L engine, Both vans are driven on exactly the same route and th, As the saying goes, safety is no accident. The culture which a C.