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 ...3.5 ecoboost, you can use 5w30 (just about any flavor) and change at 5k miles if you drive normally. Change earlier (3-4k) if you short trip this engine. I have the 2.7 and bought it new in 2016 (130,xxx). I have used 5w30 10w30 0w40 5w30 euro and 0w40 euro.Location. The Old North State. Mar 12, 2023. #3. Like the current AAP "Fram" Drive filter, a Champ Labs made "Fram" filter. Media and backing looks similar to current CL made RP. Have to see if other applications show up with ecore tube like RP. Definitely not return of OG media Ultra or rebadged Titanium.Aug 19, 2022. #18. JGmazda said: was at three different Walmart's this week looking for some SuperTech 10w-30. 5w-30 is much easier to find than 10w-30. I doubt your Buick can tell the diff. I'm happy with SuperTech 5w-30 full synth. I had a FRAM filter leak at the seam ~40 years ago.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.The synthetic fibers in Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters yield the following key benefits: A much more efficient filter, removing more particles per pass through the filter than conventional filter media. Less resistance to oil flow, reducing the potential for the filter to restrict the flow of oil to your engine.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.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.Jul 14, 2021 · 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. 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.) 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.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.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.Jun 28, 2008 · I've had excellent results with Chevron. I'd look to Chevron, Pennz, BP's Castrol, Mobil. I use Schaeffer's syn blend oils with 10,000 mile oil & filter drain intervals, get excellent lab results, and have a lower oil & filter cost per mile than a cheaper oil with 5k ODI. Jun 28, 2008 · I've had excellent results with Chevron. I'd look to Chevron, Pennz, BP's Castrol, Mobil. I use Schaeffer's syn blend oils with 10,000 mile oil & filter drain intervals, get excellent lab results, and have a lower oil & filter cost per mile than a cheaper oil with 5k ODI. Feb 10, 2020 · 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. Messages. 3,932. Jun 17, 2017. #5. This site was started back in 2002 by a Schaeffer's Oil representative named Bob Winters. He was a very interesting person and this site was a great place for people to come and hang out. K.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, …Hyundai kia oil filter cut open at 6,600 miles and 13 months on filter, 40,000 miles engine. I've done exactly what you're doing with using an oil filter for 2 or 3 intervals and it has always worked out in my favor. I've done it for 25 years and a million miles. NEVER a single issue. Save money, save resources, and save time.1. Oil filter for 1998 Honda Civic DX (1.6L engine) – Motorcraft FL-810-A 2. Oil filter for 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L engine) – Motorcraft FL-910S 3. Efficiency rating for the 2 filters that would fit these vehicles - High efficiency filter media traps 80% of particles 20 microns and larger. S.Sep 19, 2023 · Wix XP is a nice looking filter but the media is rock catcher. 1. Fram Endurance for the best of all applications top level efficiency, mileage ratings, and wire backed up. 2. Fram Tough Guard similar efficiency ratings as the Endurance just a shorter interval but they hold up great in cut opens. 3. Looking for the best oil filter? We review, compare and rate some of the top brands based on their performance. Check out our guide to make an informed decisionCentral 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.Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog. They are made by Champ. Some may be, but the ST10358 cartridge for my Toyota appears very nearly identical in construction to the corresponding Fram Extra Guard 10358, US-made version. The box construction is also identical. (Chinese-made Extra Guards of the same number are different.)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.150. Dec 13, 2020. #13. There's a guy on youtube that use the Purolator Boss oil filter that's rated for 15,000 miles, He put 18,000 on the boss and it looked great. I prefer the Fram ultra synthetic filters.Comparison Table – Best Oil Filter Bob Is The Oil Guy. In this list, you will see the top 12 Best Oil Filter Bob Is The Oil Guy selected by our expert team. All of …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.Want to save money and time by changing your own oil? Check out the best oil filters that are available online at AutoGuide.com.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 ...Feb 18, 2009. Messages. 20. Location. DFW, TX. Jan 8, 2019. #1. I'm getting ready to do the first oil change on my 2018 F-150 w/ 3.5 Ecoboost, and I always used the Motorcraft FL500S on my 2013 because I thought it was a good filter for the money. I've seen information lately of tears in the filter media of the Motorcraft/Purolator filters ...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.Feb 18, 2021 · Prepare for many personal opinions. Best to do your own research and pick your price VS performance balance point. If you've never heard of it, check out Bob Is The Oil Guy forums for more in depth discussion on all things oils and filters. Opinions are varied on what oils are best for direct injection engines. Does low NOACK matter? 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 9/30/23. Today at 8:38 PM. JonnyAbs. Bob Is The Oil Guy.Jun 11, 2023 · 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. Aug 31, 2021 · L10241, PL10241, & PBL10241 Purolator Classic, One, & Boss Oil Filter Specification Sheets. fantastic. Sunday at 4:56 PM. Replies. Every vehicle make and model has unique requirements for the type of oil and the oil filter needed to fit the engine. Different automotive brands manufacture oil filters, each with various price points and features.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.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.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 …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.180. Sep 1, 2021. #6. Many Fleetguard filters are still made in either Cookeville, Tennessee or Neilsville, Wisconsin. But the fact of the matter is that most major filter manufacturers have plants all over the world to leverage global supply chains and distribution channels. Z.The Fram Ultra is my go to filter for my Honda 2.4 due to it's superior filter media allowing fine filtration without sacrificing flow. If using FRAM filters makes you uncomfortable you could always use Mobil as you said. Understand that Hondas own OEM filter is made by Honeywell (Fram), so no real concerns there.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 ...Is your engine feeling low? Learn how to pick the best oil filter for your car, and find our favorite models in our reviews and buying guide!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. Apr 18, 2023. PontiacHO. Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles. Hi, I own a 2017 Hyundai ELantra Value Edition with 40,000 miles in mint condition. I have been doing 5K oil/filter changes with name brand oils like QS, PP and Vavoline, with OEM Hyundai filter. If I was to switch to Walmart Super Tech 5W-20 full …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 ...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.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 ...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.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.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.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.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.What is an engine oil analysis? Engine oil analysis is a process that involves a sample of engine oil, whether virgin or used, and analyzing it for various properties and materials in order to monitor wear metals and contamination. By analyzing a sample of used engine oil, you can determine the wear rate, and overall service …Oct 25, 2004. #8. I have an 04 Express van I use for my Mobile Oil Change business. I drive the vehicle very hard, it has a 5.3. I am on my 3rd oil change. The last two changes I have used the Powerflo filter from Purolator, I have gotten very good reports back from Blackstone. I use these filters all the time. I pay about $1.69 each for them.How to improve air filters that appear to be made out of used clothes dryer sheets?Baldwin are mainly marketed to the industrial market and Hastings mainly to the automotive market. Casite is for the price-conscious auto market like quick lube places. Correct. Casite is Baldwin's budget brand. About the same in quality as Pennsoil and perhaps a bit better than wallies supertech.Nov 7, 2013 · 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. A FRAM oil filters chart can be found on FRAM’s website. FRAM also offers a parts chart for other applications. To access the FRAM oil filters chart simply select the oil filter option, then follow the prompts to select the vehicle involved...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.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.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 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. 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 ...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.Baldwin are mainly marketed to the industrial market and Hastings mainly to the automotive market. Casite is for the price-conscious auto market like quick lube places. Correct. Casite is Baldwin's budget brand. About the same in quality as Pennsoil and perhaps a bit better than wallies supertech.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.The 10w30 will probably give lower oil consumption. Pennzoil markets these oils mostly for their cleaning ability. If you can get the Ultra Platinum for the same price as Platinum, go for the Ultra. If it's more, it's up to you how …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 ...South Eastern, CT. Sep 8, 2014. #13. No No No! Do not use regular motor oil or MMO as oil for foam air filters. Neither of them are sticky enough and will quickly drip out of the foam, leaving your filter dry and not filtering as well. You can use motor oil in a pinch but MMO has way too much solvent content to be used.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.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.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.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.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.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.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 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.Aka best filter for this truck. Money not an issue and the duties for this truck will include a lot of stop and go driving - like 90% (I live in the D.C area) with some occasional towing. Nothing too crazy but maybe in the 5-7k lb. Range id say. Oils ive been known to run are Pennzoil ultra, amsoil, quaker state and Mobil 1 so I'll go with one ...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.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 ...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.) 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.Out: Pennzoil yellow bottle 5w-30, about 4,000 miles. Although the consumption went down some after a steady diet of Valvoline full synthetic, it would still drop at a pretty good clip. In: PYB 5w-30, one can of BG EPR and new oil filter. Ran it for 15 minutes after the temperature gauge reached normal.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 synthetic fibers in Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters yield the following key benefits: A much more efficient filter, removing more particles per pass through the filter than conventional filter media. Less resistance to oil flow, reducing the potential for the filter to restrict the flow of oil to your engine.