Best Oil Filter?
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Laughing Gas
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Best Oil Filter?
Guys,
I have been reading that Fram filters are junk, they collaspe, cause lower than normal pressure readings.. etc.
Lets hear it on other types or what not... I heard that WIX filters are good. Also Puralator and Napa Gold line.
Unfortunately I have always used Frams.. but I won't be anymore... nope...
Who actually makes the Napa Filters?
Thanks!
I have been reading that Fram filters are junk, they collaspe, cause lower than normal pressure readings.. etc.
Lets hear it on other types or what not... I heard that WIX filters are good. Also Puralator and Napa Gold line.
Unfortunately I have always used Frams.. but I won't be anymore... nope...
Who actually makes the Napa Filters?
Thanks!
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NAPA gold is the same as wix. The silver is made by wix also, but it is debatable whether it is the same thing. I know the silver looks the same in and out. The paper media may be different though. Wix is a good heavy duty filter. At work we use them in everything, excavators, dump trucks to pickups. They make good aftermarket filters for everything.
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After doing a study for 3 months on filtration and filters. I wouldn't use Fram, Purolator, STP or any other brand built using the same technology. If you want proof, purchase a Fram filter, cut it open... Here what you get, Poor quality, paper ends glued to a lower quality paper filter material. String, yes string tied around the paper to hold it, I assume while the glue dries. I wouldn't trust any of these to protect my engine.
Motorcraft, AC and the other manufacturers are in the middle but not the quality of filter I want protecting my investment
I will not use anything but Baldwin brand filters, harder to locate usually sold by industrial and heavy equipment suppliers. Extremely high quality in material and workmanship. If these are not available, Fleetguard and Wix also have very high quality.
As the old saying goes...You get what you pay for! Baldwin, Fleetguard and Wix are higher than the mainstream.
Motorcraft, AC and the other manufacturers are in the middle but not the quality of filter I want protecting my investment
I will not use anything but Baldwin brand filters, harder to locate usually sold by industrial and heavy equipment suppliers. Extremely high quality in material and workmanship. If these are not available, Fleetguard and Wix also have very high quality.
As the old saying goes...You get what you pay for! Baldwin, Fleetguard and Wix are higher than the mainstream.
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Also the matter of which end of the can has the bypass valve. Motorcraft is in the threaded end (FL1A), but the Purolator equivalent is in the bottom of the can. The longer Purolator (x ref to FL299) has the valve in the threaded end though.
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Check out the oil filter study on this web page. This guy has done extensive research on oil filters. Based on his information, I've concluded that the Motorcraft is this best filter for my needs. It is as good or better than most and is cheap.
http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilf...ilterstudy.html
http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilf...ilterstudy.html
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Originally posted by Screwchief
https://www.ford-trucks.com/framered...lterstudy.html
sorry, that try this link instead.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/framered...lterstudy.html
sorry, that try this link instead.
So...which is the BEST??? I read his "study", but did not come away with a solid winner...
Anyone???
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His study allows you to come to your own conclusion. It certainly points out which ones are not good ie. Fram, Penzoil & Quaker State. Based on his study I am comfortable with the Motorcraft for $3.
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Maybe too Pricey
Originally posted by BandBFord
After doing a study for 3 months on filtration and filters. I wouldn't use Fram, Purolator, STP or any other brand built using the same technology. If you want proof, purchase a Fram filter, cut it open... Here what you get, Poor quality, paper ends glued to a lower quality paper filter material. String, yes string tied around the paper to hold it, I assume while the glue dries. I wouldn't trust any of these to protect my engine.
Motorcraft, AC and the other manufacturers are in the middle but not the quality of filter I want protecting my investment
I will not use anything but Baldwin brand filters, harder to locate usually sold by industrial and heavy equipment suppliers. Extremely high quality in material and workmanship. If these are not available, Fleetguard and Wix also have very high quality.
As the old saying goes...You get what you pay for! Baldwin, Fleetguard and Wix are higher than the mainstream.
After doing a study for 3 months on filtration and filters. I wouldn't use Fram, Purolator, STP or any other brand built using the same technology. If you want proof, purchase a Fram filter, cut it open... Here what you get, Poor quality, paper ends glued to a lower quality paper filter material. String, yes string tied around the paper to hold it, I assume while the glue dries. I wouldn't trust any of these to protect my engine.
Motorcraft, AC and the other manufacturers are in the middle but not the quality of filter I want protecting my investment
I will not use anything but Baldwin brand filters, harder to locate usually sold by industrial and heavy equipment suppliers. Extremely high quality in material and workmanship. If these are not available, Fleetguard and Wix also have very high quality.
As the old saying goes...You get what you pay for! Baldwin, Fleetguard and Wix are higher than the mainstream.
