I cant believe what was inside this Wix xp oil filter!
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- čas přidán 18. 10. 2019
- The wix xp oil filters have the quality of fram filters? well you will be left shocked after we compare the k&n filter vs the fram & wix xp.
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I haven't bought any Fram oil filters in around 2 yrs or more. I have no immediate plans to go back to them.
I used to use fram back before i knew better, then i switched to Purolator filters. Ive tried those K&N filters before and it seemed way over priced for what it was. Wix has always been a quality filter in my opinion.
The Fram Ultras are so much better inside.
I do have to say that the FRAM ULTRA SYNTHETIC is made really well & the filter is clean inside with NO SLOPPY GLUE
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Hey Nate! Very informative video. Would you say that Royal Purples Extended Life Premium Oil Filter (which is supposedly the same as Amsoils Ea Oil filter) is superior to all the these filters?
@@stevenpetaki2738 i can check out those filters.
@@rolandlorenzo1780 they give oil specifications.
Nate, it has well known for years that Fram oil filter are very cheaply made. At one time years ago it was a quality brand product. You want something even cheaper look a Purolator oil filters. A good oil filter brand use AC Delco . Another. Thing is to do if if you don't known what brand to.purchase is get the OEM oil filter which was designed for that usage. Examples AC Delco is GM, Motorcraft is Ford.
Besides looking construction of the filter you need to check what micron filter paper was used. Also look at the backflow valve is Purolator is the worst if I remember correctly.
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The fitting on the end of K & N filters is so that one can use a wrench or socket on them to remove them without using any extra tools. It is not to keep it from blowing off a motorcycle.
The nut on the K&N Oil Filter has TWO (2) purposes -- Nut to remove filter -- Hole in the nut for safety wire.
K&N Oil Filters are used by pro racers -- the safety requirements call for a "safety wire" that keeps the filter from coming loose and blowing oil on the track.
You won't need a safety wire to get to the Piggly-Wiggly.
came here to say this
@@SlikLizrd lmfao 😂
It is though.
When he said bow off a motor cycle i was like huh ?!!! But i read the other replies and learned something new today !! Ty ! I thought it only had one purpose I would’ve never imagined wiring down your filter, so it don’t blow off while you’re racing. Your crotch rocket lol.
I have been using the Wix XP on my Toyota. So far, so good.
Back in the '80's I stopped using the regular fram. I cut 2 used filters open ; on one I peeled the cardboard disc off the filter paper very easily, actually I saw gap and it peeled off from there. On the other filter where the filter pleats mate up with a steel crimp , it was not crimped on the entire length of the pleats! So that had a gap that I was able to insert a pencil into. ( thats a lot of unfiltered oil!)
I absolutely hate the click bait shit on the thumbnail of the video. Makes me want to just avoid it all together
But ya didn't
Agreed
I think I’ll try the Mobil 1 filter with the extended performance oil. I’ve seen wix filters and they’re great quality.
I've always used Mobile 1 full syn and Motocraft filters on my Ford car I've owned February will be 17 years and 350000.0miles I've never had valve covers off the engine But the way oil fill is made U can look rite in on cam lobes and followers it even surprised me how clean she is even on Pcv side!!!
You're comparing it to a low tier Fram to WIX XP and K&N. You should've compare it to Fram Ultra Synthetic at least
They aren't much better
@@devindrewery4772 Yes they are
I agree use the same grade for a test. On the other hand cardboard and moisture shouldn’t even be in the lowest quality FRAM. Glad I’m a wix guy.
Have been using the k&n filter for the quality and honestly the convenience of having the nut at the end
Nothing better than having your arm fully extended and trying to spin a filter off by hand
With the k&n not a problem
I agree 💯% with u K & N
No arguing that. Putting the K&N Gold on mine before my drive to Texas from CA. Very confident on the quality, and easy to remove when time.
Andddd I was complaining because of my coffee filter style changing system in my car. Prefer that than water in my engine.
Wix for me. Never a problem great price.
You get water ie condensation in you car every day that's why short trip driving is severe service
Yes im noticing moisture in most filters some not noticable except rust.
I think it's important to understand the filtering capability per the type of filter media and not necessarily just the media's thickness or length. As even the Wix is shorter than the Fram but we know that the media type is much more durable and capable from the WIX. It would be interesting to understand and compare the filtration capability of the cellulose media from the K&N vs the synthetic of the WIX
I like Hastings they also make filters for large industrial engines. I like how there filter always stays the same good old school quality.
Nice video.
I personally use either a Bosch or a Wix. Used to use Fram Tough Guard but switched to Bosch. Which works fantastic.
One filter I will never ever use again. STP. I don’t care if they give it to me. Whether it is the blue or the ultra STP filter. A blue STP cost my a 75.00 tow bill. I was changing my own oil as I do. I had already drained all of my oil out. Started taking the blue STP filter off it literally crushed in my hand trying to remove it. Tried the screwdriver hammer through it. That filter would not budge. Why I had it towed. If I put oil in it it would all be lost in seconds through the crappy tore up blue STP that was shredded.
Same thing happened to my bmw x5 F stp
I've been using the Wix 57502XP for years. Really like them.
I had always heard that Fram made terrible filters. Now you show us the proof, Nate. Don’t think I’ll ever use a Fram ever again. I think the Wix is. quality filter at a good price.
Wix is overall the better filter
That's sad you fell for this! Hopefully you are really young and just sadly gullible!
Edward Thayer fell for what?
Been using fram for years, never had problems. Will continue to use grams
fram spends their money on advertising, not the filters.
Very true
Or strip clubs, lol.
Cut open a Fram Ultra. It's a whole different story.
@@Roostertailin I see your point but why would they put out a totally crappy product possibly damaging a motor and be ok with that and have their name on it, that's what I don't understand and with that being said, maybe start using low end product in other filters to save money and we would not know about it until someone cuts one open, just saying motor on.
@@williamschuman4951 My dad has been using Fram since he started driving, atleast that's what hes told me, and hes never had a problem. Yes, he uses the orange ones, still to this day.
Never tried WIX, but I generally use Amsoil, or K&N, or Mobil 1, with no issues, so far
Ive only used wix, I build engines in a machine shop and I can tell you that fram oil filters break the cardboard down and atip up oil gallies in the engine creating oil starvation issues
I took a brand new FRAM filter apart because it was sitting on the shelf and I had no use for it. It had rust in it. I tried a FRAM Regular with a dodge 3.9 V6 and when I started the engine, the lifters would make noise at first, I also tried a FRAM XG filter and same noise. With the WIX it made no lifter sound at all. Thanks for the Video. Same Exact Oil BTW
I'm a machinist almost 40 years one third of that was Automotive building stock and high performance motors and doing all the machine work and racing motorcycles and building them and the engines the rest was Aerospace as a prototype Machinist I've been watching these things and watching wear patterns for many years Fram in the 70s was pretty decent have the best-selling quote as you said selling but not the best filter especially anymore kind of like Champion spark plugs I would not use a Fram or a champion plug-in anything the only thing a Champions good for it's a lawn mower. But Wicks seems to be top-of-the-line or at least one of a couple I Wix XP with synthetic oil on my Nissan Xterra 320000 Mi still going strong thank you for the video
wow! thanks for posting! I'm off to buy the Wix-Xp
I have only used Ford Motorcraft filter or WIX on my Ford's. Have never had a issue with WIX or the Ford Motorcraft oil filters. Nice video. 😊👍
Motorcraft is much better than FRAM but not as good as K&N, Bosch or others. If your OCI is not very long the Motorcraft would be more than enough.
@@robertogomez8100 for the price though they are very good I think they cost the same as the fram
I always used Motorcraft, until one time my store was sold out. I decided to give Wix a try, and I have to say I'm impressed with it.
I even use motorcraft on my old Chevy.
For the $0.50-$1.00 extra why not?
They are the best, they may not make them but they hold whoever does to a high standard.
I was running Motorcraft oil and filters on my F-150 until I found out they supported the Communist BLM organization. My next truck will be a Totoya and filters will be Wix. Still deciding on which oil to buy. I was planning on Supertech, but I'm sure Walmart supports the communist too; hell, I know they do.
K and N looks good. Can you please RIP into a AC Delco? You provide a great service sir!
Pennzoil conventional high mileage 5w-20 and wix spin on oil filter and wix air filter as well. Thats all the old civic needs
That's what I'm talking about. I just used Amazons 5w20 oil for my last oil change
@@hankschrader149 basics ranked high in project farms oil championships check out his channel he does alot of good things
I ran rotella t5 in my Jeep switched to pennzoil platinum and the engine runs smoother and i get better fuel economy 2mpg I’d guess in the summer and when I changed my oil pan out it was clean.
@@Floreypottery ...wow. same weight? Nice job keeping track and reporting it here! - thanks!
I was a technician at 4 different Ford Dealerships for a total of about 22 years experience and I saw with my own eyes a Fram oil filter destroy the crankshaft and bearings in a 5.0 Liter V8 that had less than 15,000 miles on it. When our regional Ford technical Rep. came and looked at the engine,he told us that this had been found to be a common problem when using a Fram filter instead of a Motorcraft filter. Motorcraft filters are made by Purolator to Ford's specifications. We had a TSB come out a short while later instructing all techs that using Fram filters would void the warranty on the engines from that point forward.
Used a fram filter on a fresh 355 chevy as a break in filter! Filter came apart starved the engine for oil ended my engine! Tore engine down found filter material plugging the oil pickup in the pan!
I would like to see you take apart and look inside of other oil filters as well. Like the Fram ultra synthetic Supertech and mobile one
I bought a acdelco oil filter, and was at walmart and decided to check out the supertech, i was surprised that it was 100% identical inside and out, so i bought 2 supertech filters for price of 1 acdelco.
Yes im trying acdelco and super tech currently
For the record, I'm going to point out that the Fram is of a different tier of quality versus the competition here. If you wanted an apples to apples comparison, it should've been the Fram Ultra, I use that filter of sound mind, the orange can is still fine for the specified OCI. They've been proven to be durable to a 6k OCI. I wouldn't run it on a GDI motor. But still. But I use the WIX XP if they make one for my application. K&N is a stout filter, but its just too expensive per the competition.
Yes we are looking at the high mid and lower price range.
I agree, the Fram ultra is the proper filter to compare to these two other filters. I would never use a Fram filter with the exception of the Ultra which is my preferred filter. The Wix xp and K&N are in the same price range as the Ultra. The orange can Fram is their lowest priced filter, even at Frams top end (ultra) I have never paid more the $8 and some change for one.
Agreed. People try to make Fram look bad. Well, my dad has been using Fram Extra Guards forever and he's never had a problem.
@@Roostertailin i used to use fram extra guard all the time till i took one off and the oil was just as clean as it was wheni filled it up prior to installation...had no filtration of the vehicle oil at all...went to Napa gold (wix) and have never had a problem since
I always use wix.
Great quality
I use and sell Wix (O'Reilly auto parts)
So do I. Have for years.
Jason
NAPA gold filters are made by wix also
@@paulhunter9613 yeah I'd buy Napa filters because their cheeper then Wix I think. The Napa gold filter I get is only $8.00 and the one that says Wix is like $10.00 or more it's a no brainier LOL
I use a large plumbers-type pipe (tubing) cutter to cut filters open. The cutter wheel goes right through the sheet metal of the filter. It also doesn't spray material all over. Otherwise, it can be difficult to tell if the debris in the filter is from the engine or the cutting process.
I use the Fram Ultra synthetic oil filters and it works great 👍
Great video! I use to be a Fram Fanboy until I left the Dark Side! I use WIX pretty much all the time unless it's a diesel.
Yeah i agree on the wix im using the wix xp. What's up with these filters and rust? It seems if the manufacturer doesn't cover the filter in plastic then it rust.
They have Wix XD that I’ve been applying religiously to all heavy duty diesel trucks from box trucks to 18 wheelers.
I used the Wix XP on my Honda Civic since the oil light didn’t come on until roughly 10K miles. They seemed to perform pretty well. I’ve used Fram before but I don’t anymore. My dad used a Fram one time and had used them many times before until the next time he changed his oil and the filter was completely dry.
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I always use Napa Gold oil filters. They are the best as far as design, functionality, and durability.
Napa is made by Wix
Ya... Cuz it's a WIX lmao
I drive a 1ton diesel truck pulling hot shot.Been using Mobil 1 full syn and WIX XP filters.I easily put 10k miles a month on this truck,and change oil then.After seeing this,will surely keep on with current parts.
Wix Xp use to be great but since Mann bought them they are even better
That Wix media is actually denser/thicker , and can trap more and smaller particles, as the oil makes a continual circulation through the filter, when the engine is operating of course. .. And can last a long service life without falling apart... I saw a video, and it is tough material with a screen-like inner backing. The cheaper filters use filter-paper made from cellulose (wood) fibers, some reinforced with synthetic fibers, some all synthetic. The K&N, is said to be treated with a resin to augment the filter media. The K&N cartridge for a Tundra looks like it will function as stated by K&N. They appear to me to be a well made product, and I can recommend them as I have used them multiple times. I avoid Fram because the 'economy' filters appear low quality. I know they market some top-end filters that are similar to other premium brands.
Never had a problem when I did use fram but heard horror stories and went to wix as a recommendation and never looked back. I did notice a difference in what I found in the oil when I switched from fram to wix. Not as many metal particles and the oil stayed a golden color longer by a matter of days. This was on a failing 351w. IMO the k&n is the best construction but wix is my preferred because of the price vs benefit. Though I have recently managed to clog a wix filter but gotta admit there was a ton of sludge and carbon inside the engine and switched straight to full synthetic from the gas station special oil
I’ve used Wix in all my cars with zero problems. Most of my cars are a bit older (think 79, 89, and 92) so I’m very particular about what I use with them due to their age.
Yes i have used wix for some time because they are high quality. What would you like to see next?
I use wix xp and pennzoil ultra platinum oil. My 03 chevy blazer with 4.3 is still running strong. I change the oil every 5 to 6k miles. The oil still has a translucent honey color when i drain it.
A while back, I purchased a non running 2005 F250 with a wiped out valve train.
Found filter media in oil passages in cylinder heads that choked off oil flow wiping out the valve train.
Engine had the orange oil filter of death on it - a Fram.
Thanks for sharing with the NIA community
Love wix xp Filters. Been using them for years. No Issues
I have used Fram filters (TG) Tough Guard on/off for over 30 years. I have known of their filter media and had heard of their build quality problems for about 5 years or so. In the time that I was a consistent user of Fram. Not once had I ever encountered a problem. Every once in a great while I would open a box and tge rubber gasket would be loose or dangling inside the box but that was very rare in my experience. I NEVER EVER have had a FRAM oil filter NOT DO EVERYTHING AS EXPECTED. I don't have the anxiety if the FRAM NOT DOING ITS INTENDED JOB and FAILING. WHY? Its because I drive a lot and change my oil well before the 8K- 10k or longer oil change intervals the car and filter industry are conning us into believing. I still change my oil even with useibg FULL SYNTHETIC OIL every 3-5,000 miles or about 50% on my oil monitoring computer on my car. Oil and filters are cheap, engines aren't.
I have always known Fram was poorly made, have never used it and not planning to use it. K&N has been ok and I have used Bosch premium one without issues.
Motorcraft is not that good either maybe you should cut one open to see.
GREAT VIDEO BY THE WAY.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the NIA community. You are GREATLY appreciated.
I’ve been using Mobil 1 filters as of late. The moisture inside could result from coming out of an airconditioned environment into the heat, much like my glasses fog up when getting out of my airconditioned car on a hot, humid day. Of the filters you have, the Fram is junk. The Wix appears to be the better buy. The K&N had longer media, but the Wix was thicker. They have different filtration media, so without knowing what they are made of, how long each might last, or how well they filter and hold particles, I can’t say which is better. As many filters as you cut open, I would recommend to get a filter cutter. That will prevent unwanted contamination from your grinding wheel. The rust you saw could possibly have been from fine bits of metal from the cut reacting with condensation inside the filter. Good work!
Length of filter material don't mean much. Would have to do a filtration test on it. Wix looks good to me.
One never knows how much wear is happening due to the quality of the filter. We are just trusting the brand we choose.
That royal purple one in last video should have blown all away it’s not a cheap filter!
I've used wix xp on my old 97 eclipse gs and now with my 2003 Mitsubishi lancer and I've not had any issues at all with them.
WARNING....I can't believe what was inside this video 🤣😂
Thanks for watching and i don't promote any brand but criticize them all the same constructive criticism. Maybe a little over the top sometimes and i Don't purposely mean to upset brand fans even my choice of brand is criticized if i see something.
Good one but i didn't mean to offend the fanboys or fram fan boy's
I wish I would have read your warning first.
Fram/Castrol Full Synth user since 1999 never had any oil related issues. Changed every 3-6 months base on how much driving was done spiritedly. Mileage for my cars 120k 170k 204k all Honda/Acura
i have 3 wix xp for a sbc "made in the use"
good share nate!
larry
I’ve only ever used K&N filters with Red Line oil and I have never had a problem. I change the oil at 3,500 - 4,000 and my Jeep has over 240,000 miles
Mobil 1 is the best balance between price and quality for screw on oil filter. Made by champion labs like Amsoil, KN. However much cheaper and using cellulose media. Also an extended interval type filter
While I use mobile 1, I was told they were made by farm to their specs. Like to verify that
K&N filters have the lowest micron filtration... but the problem with using them, is people don't change them as often as they should. Better filtration means they lose flow faster.... meaning most people will often run them too long in high mileage applications.
Great information!
I once used a Fram oil filter that I had laying around. I used it as a wheel chock and it even failed at that. 🤨
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Now that is haha funny!
People saying they've never had an issue with this brand or that, but if you did have an issue, how would you know? I used the cheapest Fram and AC Delco for years and didn't have an issue that I knew of, but switched to Wix within the last year or so when I started learning more about filters.
I’ve used all these brands and others like Bosch and Purolator. Other than on an old riding mower, I have never used an orange Fram....they are cheap for a reason! I have used the Fram Ultra and believe it is a top quality. I generally use an Wix or other name brand or the auto manufacturer’s filter and always spend extra for their top tier filter. Synthetic oil. 6000 mile change interval. Never experienced a filter failure.
I run a Spec Miata in race group. I only use Wix. I also have a 2004 Ford Lightning. I have only used Ford Racing filters but thinking about going to Wix Racing filters. K&N doesn't seem to be a bad choice either. I do like that it's individually sealed.
Only use AC and Motorcraft filters, tried a Purolator one time and it came apart internally but was lucky my gf heard a noise and shut it off, checked oil pressure and was barely able to move the manual gauge. Pulled the filter, turned the motor over and sprayed oil everywhere so put a Motorcraft on it oil pressure up and still running today….that was 8yrs/140k miles ago….322k miles now
K&N Oil Filter, Amsoil Signature Series, and Motorkote is an excellent combination!!!!
Our Pinty's NASCAR engine builder warned us OFF of Fram, especially the one with "Teflon" in it. Use "Mobile 1" or Wix filters, stay away from the additives, use Mobile 1 full synthetic oil.
Not all filtration materials are created equally. You can have two completely different types of filtering media that are the same width, height, and length and one filters better. I like how you get what you pay for with these filters.
Just fyi, the MicroGard, which you're talking about doing next, which used to be made by Fram, is now made by Wix, and is a budget version
Walmart is the reason why Fram is the #1 selling filter
Ikr, it's all they have on the shelves.
I use this k&n filter on my truck, it's a tough filter and filtrates particles as small as 10 microns. I get it for around 10 to 12 bucks on amazon or walmart
@@tmaq9726 No, they also sell K&N, Bosch, Mobil 1, among others, and the higher end Fram filters are not bad, its the orange Frams that are bottom of the barrel.
Dont use the Supertech (Walmart brand) ones on a fsb. I wouldn't use a k&n if you allready have low oil pressure tho. Wix is good. K&n seems to need a good pressure
@@chrissanders2562 what? haha
I switched from Fram to Napa Platinum for my Ram truck running Shaeffers 9000 5w-20 synthetic oil.
I used Fram for years and then I watched these videos and switched to Wix about 10 years ago, never a problem,,,,,,,
I used to deal with the S.E. sales rep for WIX filters and they make alot of filters for other people. Of course they have different quality specifications for different brands. I believe he stated that there's only 3 filter manufacturing plants can't remember if that was in the U.S. or worldwide either way alot of brands on the market made by the same people. Something to check into. Maybe those cheaper ones are WIX rejects.
Just so you know they put rubber seals in some filters and they need to keep them from drying out during shipping so they add a slight bit of moisture so they don't dry and crack before installation.
FYI It make more sense 2 use lil bit of oil with rubber seal n gaskets then moisture
Da moisture will eventually dry n rust where is oil doesn't
It not rocket science jus common sense
I’d be interested to see what a Mann filter looks like. Very common for the older German cars like pretty much any vag 2.0 from 1993 on till much later
My oil got dirtier quicker with fram. Wix was the best I've got so far. I don't think i could ever go back to fram or the cheap crap. I didn't have any problems with fram per say but noticing the difference in the cleanliness of the oil sold me on the wix.
I have used K&N for over 10 yrs. And not even one bad filter ever. My Tahoe has 250k miles and running strong I always run full synthetic Mobil 1 oil. What I have noticed engines that failed well under 200,000 miles and spending the extra money on a quality oil filter and oil, Maybe a good choice if you want your engine to last longer. I don't cheap out on my oil and oil filter I also do it myself. I know I'll get 300K out of my engine. It don't use oil or leak for that matter. I run to Florida with it once a year and back to Michigan also pull trees that have fell mostly ash trees since the ash bores killed them off, i pull a all steel car trailer when I need to.and everything else with it, put that into perspective. My Tahoe is a 99 2 Door Sport.
I’ve been using Wix filters for years
I run Napa gold or platinum or k&n
@@carbonblack1002 Napa Platinum is Wix XP.
@@dooley1230 Also Napa Gold and Royal Purple
I bought a new Chevy pick up in 1991 with the 4.3 V6 and used Fram filters the whole time I owned it. I got 326,000 miles on it and still was running great when I sold it.
Early 90s 4.3 engines we're almost indestructible. At least that was my observation. Like the old Dodge slant 6 and Ford 5 L straight 6.
I wouldn't be surprised if one went 350000 miles with a decent OCI and no filter at all.
My 302 Ford had 375k on Fram pH filters and Super Tech oil and was still running fine as it drove away.
@@hotrodray6802 I guess we shouldn't buy those Fram filters lol
Can't get Wix easily but I have used K&N without issues. My OCI has always been between 7,000 to 10,000 miles, but closer to 7,000 miles.
This guy doesn't realize that the wix xp compares to the extended guard fram filter.
I don't use frams for any length of time usually for after a major overhaul of my engine on my 95 dodge truck run it for a few days then replace everything oil and filter with a better product like royal purple
Dishonest comparison. FRAM also makes a higher quality oil filter with the same type of steel backing. It's an extended life filter recommended for full synthetic oil changes. Ironically it didn't make it to this test.
He already did a comparison video with the top Fram filter. And even the top-of-the-line had rust inside and lower quality than the others.
If I had to guess, rust inside will occur if they sit in humid environments. Check them all after they have been in a really high humidity climate for a while
@@23727bgk also he found a bunch of glue residue all over the place that can possibly affect the filtration and possibly get into the motor that wasn't on any of the other filters. I suggest you watch the video. Just admitting you've been misled about your Fram filters. There's video after video on CZcams about how they are the worst filters
In my many years of working in the field I have never once seen a Fram filter on a commercial engine. (Air, oil or fuel) Most of the filters were Baldwin, WIX, or factory, (Napa Gold, which is made by WIX)
I've never had a prob with any oil filter as far as them failing in material. I just installed a Wix XP and it's a serious filter.
How's it been going so far??
Agreed, Wix XP are excellent filters
I have a 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT, and I have used the factory filters from day one. I use Mobil 1 oil. No problems at all.
Check out Hyundai elantra gt oil filter that i compare in my new video.
I stock up on Napa Gold's or Platinums when they do their annual filter sale. Last time I picked up 5 Platinums at $5 each. Never had an issue with either. I cut them open after each oil change to check.
When do they usually do their annual filter sale?
@@spritemoney For 2021, it was in March. It varies a bit year to year. I've seen it in October before as well.
Thanks for the video.
Please mention, in future cut open tests, the country of origin.
I quit using K&N when they moved production out of the US. They are now made in numerous other countries and I suspect by sweatshop children.
I'm currently using Mobil1 filters. Decent reputation and made in the US.
I believe Amsoil has Wix make their synthetic oil filter media. Its the same white look to the material.
I use Fram because orange is my favorite color.
@Wayne I have never used Fram filters, I just used the color reference to show how marketing departments use bold colors and designs to sell their products. Another good example is a lot of people buy oil based on graphics and bold colors of the container.
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I used the regular orange fram for thirty years til I saw my first open can test. The reason I used it was because my auto shop teacher who was a good teacher minus that lesson said it was the best.
Have you done a test for particle size passthru
I stopped using Fram back in 2006. I use purlator boss filters or mobil one at this point, or napa gold.
Nice video but i have been using fram filters over 25 years never had a issue but i will try wix because of what i seen today thank you 👍
Eric Kelly 25 years ago they were good filters not so much now
@@holmes1956O oh lol
I don't use Fram oil filters but the k&n oil filter and wix XP oil filter in this video are the higher end oil filters and the fram oil filter is clearly the basic one. Why didn't he use the tough guard or ultra synthetic oil filters instead of the basic oil filter? Just saying.
Many years ago, among other things I was changing the oil on my friend's dad's 1989 Lincoln Town car 5.0. He was old school and insisted I use a fram filter. I removed a Motorcraft filter. After changing the oil and starting the car, I got a waterfall of oil everywhere. It was spraying out from the Dram oil filter and I could not understand why. It was tight and I did not double seal it. I removed it and was comparing it to the Motorcraft filter. Something didn't look right. I stuck my left pinky into the Motorcraft filter and it went all the way in. I stuck my left pinky into the Fram filter and it stopped at the mid knuckle. It was not threaded properly so it looked like the filter was tightened properly sealed against the filter pick up, but it was not. Have not touched a Fram filter since that day.
I am not a Fram guy. But it will always sell, it's accessible anywhere to buy at good price. Fram endurance is the most expensive and is a twin of the Amsoil filter. I love WIX filters and will stick with that. I will use Fram filters for engine flushes and drain flush pretty much it.
I typically use Motorcraft or STP Extended Life oil filters on my Explorer
Purolator make STP oil filters
This means nothing to me. Take the same used oil and divide it into three equally parts then run one third of the oil through the individual filters using the same method on each one. Finally through oil analysis of the used oil compare the contaminants in each of the three samples. The filter producing the cleanest oil wins regardless of any other chacteristics of how the filters are made.
I currently use K & N or Toyota OEM.
I Am Switching To Wix Can i Still Use Regular Oil And Not Synthetic ?
I did a fresh oil change on my 5.7 RAM. I used the FRAM filter. Can I just swap out the filter without draining my fresh oil? Also, which brand should I get?
I use pennzoil ultra platinum with a wix xp filter and I am at 204,300 miles, bought new in 2016