the differences in rubber gaskets are why i always wipe the engine surface clean because the dirt ring from old filter can wind up under the new filters sealing surface. plus then you make sure none of old gasket is stuck to engine.
Mobil is 99% @ 30 microns, Fram XG is 99% @ 20 microns. Fram removed wire mesh backing because filter media was improved, and it was no longer necessary.
No, you’re comparing apples to oranges. Fram is not 99% @ 20 microns. Fram is 99% @ ABOVE 20 microns. Fram could be 99% @ 50 microns (50 is above 20). It’s a misleading marketing gimmick to put any number and use “above.” Mobil could market exactly the same filter as 99% @ above 10 microns and legally it would be an accurate statement (30 is above 10).
@@onedaily2471 no that's where you are wrong, Fram themselves I called and spoke with them and there is multiple sources with the info from them with data as well as I have a video speaking about this You are 100% wrong here
Fram website: “under ISO 4548-12 for particles greater than 20 microns.” It means definitely NOT 99% @ 20 microns. 99% is for larger particles. For 20 microns particles, the filtration is less than 99%.
@@onedaily2471 so particles at 20.1 microns it's 99% efficient . You are wrong in the way your looking at it . Dust mite crap is 20 microns , I really don't think 20 or 30 microns that is being filtered over and over is going to harm a engine .
How do you know Fram filtration numbers?!? It appears to be a misleading marketing trick, because they use “above”. 99% at “above” 20 microns could be any number above 20. The filtration could be 99% @ 30 microns or 99% @ 40 microns or even 99% @ 50 microns - all “above” 20 microns.
@@onedaily2471 No, it is an industry standard test and is the same used by Mobil 1. The Fram is indeed superior with filtration, by a wide margin. Fram will give you more numbers, like 93% at 15 microns. Mobil 1 won't tell you those numbers because they, frankly, are not nearly as good. For the price, the Mobil 1 is a ripoff. Best way to go is Mobil 1 EP oil and a Fram Ultra filter. Even the Fram orange can cheap filter out filters the Mobil 1 filter. It isn't even close.
The high filter rate of the Fram is also causing restriction in flow. We proved this at work noticing a oil pressure drop of 5 to 7 psi compared to Honda oem filter. There is now a YT video showing the same thing. 20 microns sounde great but it does in fact cause a drop in flow and pressure. On a new engine may not be an issue on a older engine its not good.
Yup …. this would be a concern in ANY vehicle. Especially at start up where flow is critical, and of course during the long cold winter months where flow is critical. Otherwise, the Fram seems to be a quality product. I’m curious to see what details are with their new filter sold exclusively at Walmart. It’s marketed as a high flow filter , the Fram Endurance.
@novaboy49 I went with a Fram TG for a 2019 VW GOLF R Wolfsburg edition. Mobil 1 0W-30 ESP. Gets a yearly change. Super low amount of miles. Short trips. Works fine. Every bit as good as the previous MANN oil filter.
Must say that I enjoyed the thoroughness of this video in showing pretty much every aspect of the filters in comparison. It would certainly be more work, but the only thing I would add is to somehow show the difference in how the oil cycles inside each one respectively. Great video otherwise. I'm quite thorough in my work and you seem to match that. You earned a subscribe from me. Thank you
Thanks for another insightful video! And this video compares two filters that fit three of our vehicles, which makes this video particularly helpful to me. I’ll go with the Fram. I have one in my stash now and am waiting for the next vehicle that needs a synthetic oil change.
I'd go with the Fram. Yes they did a way with the metal backing on the ultra. But all that did was support the synthetic media because it's so soft. They now use the paper media to support the synthetic media which gives it better filtering capabilities. This is what Fram says anywho.
This new fram provides excellent filtering like the old one did. It is not any better or worse at filtering pe se than the old one was though. The old one was dual layer full synthetic media. Cellulose media is cheaper and eliminating the metal screen also cuts cost. It's a cheaper filter materials wise, but not cheaper for the consumer price wise. I have nothing against the new Fram ultra and would not hesitate to use one. It just offers less value because it is constructed of cheaper materials that does not translate into savings for the customer.
My newer ones still have the metal backing. New packaging but you can clearly see it through the holes. Maybe they just removed it from some of the models?
@@bigpicturethinking5620 I believe that may be the result of the manufacturer clearing out inventory of the older design. Even though there is a new package, it may take time to use up the old inventory. The older design will be phased out eventually....
i never had a problem with fram.they are like any other company. they give you a selection of model to choose from.& you pay more for a better product.too many blame fram when they buy the cheapest filter they can, then want to run it 10k miles.common sence escapes some folks.
base plates are designed different, one is concave the other is convex. mobile1 has larger inner tube and more holes smaller holes. I'm guessing that Mobile 1 might gives better/higher flow.
Moble 1 has a thicker base plate with larger holes ! but when i see sloppy glue and poor pleat construction with cellulose media that only traps up to 30 microns i have to give it to fram ultra and save $1 !
The current version of the Fram XG filters do away with the wire mesh backing. (?) cheaper to make. The filtration is as good or better on the new version, IIRC.
Used to love Mobil 1 filters was super impressed with the analysis results from oil tests aswell as a result however. I had to start using Royal Purple as the Mobil 1 gaskets started leaking constantly and having major problems every time i would use them
Careful now you might get attacked - Kelly Bennet ( Mobil ) came by and said all kinds of nasty things to me....I wonder why, someone was nervous of my review and I previously did the same as you here....both filters reviewed just like this The ultra synthetic is my go to for quality and price Amazon subscription i get my Fram Ultra Synthetic for $6.25 everything 3 months I did the same review and pointed out the benefit and quality to the ultra synthetic The new one has 16 or so more pleats I called Fram and spoke with them on this filter it's a better filter than before with the previous model The Mobil is overhyped and I'm not impressed as well as my oil findings I just got back from Blackstone Mobil didn't stack up to Pennzoil Platinum Ultra and it had more noise The Pennzoil did better by far than Mobil Mobil just advertise better thats all
I've never had issues with fram ultra, I do avoid the cheaper of their product. A filter that actually you could try cutting open (assuming you haven't) is a stp filter and a carquest one be willing to bet it's the same filter. But the ultra still has that grip on the end of it, that's so useful if a filter is in a weird spot
Mobil 1 filters were notorious in the Jeep 3.8 for the anti-drainback valve not working at that particular angle. Mine, like others, experienced dry starts with a nice rattle for a second or so. I now run Fram Ultras and that is never an issue. Besides that, the filtration is MUCH better on the Fram. Even the cheapo orange can fram whips the Mobil 1 filter in filtration efficiency. In all fairness, I've not run a Mobil 1 in years, so the anti drainback issue may have been corrected. But the efficiency is so bad that I have no reason to give it another shot. I really enjoy your videos, by the way! This one was particularly good because my 2008 Jeep 3.8 gets this exact Fram filter every oil change!
This is a close one but I'm going to lean towards the fram on this one due to the higher filtering and I didn't like that seem on the mobil1... Another great video Whip
Fram Ultra is a great filter, but no way I'm running any oil or filter past 7500. Even if a UOA showed the oil was still good for say 10K, clean oil is better oil. Also filter mags are a great way to keep the oil cleaner. Our whole fleet runs them.
GT, my prius c just got totalled by a drugged up driver on Rooseveldt Boulevard in Philly who was beating her boyfriend and made a u from inner south to outer south smashing into my front. Next auto will be either a rav4 hybrid or a camry xle hybrid and I intend to fit a amsoil bypass filter dotted with Samarium Cobalt magnets after the 90k warranty then use Blackstone Labs to test the oil (50% Amsoil Signature 0w20 and 50% Amsoil OE 0W16) every 10,000 miles. Ideally I will be changing the oil and transmission fluid together and every 50,000 miles. Before the warranty expires I will be changing the oil at 10,000 mile intervals using the oil blend above, my prius used 0w20 Amsoil Signature and only needed changing at 20,000 miles. Terrific stuff.
I'll stick with the Mobil 1 filters ,because both the standard GM oil filter socket fits ,& I got literally 2 cases of mobil 1 oil filters for free & they didn't cost me anything, I got both the older Mobil 1 filters that was basically the AC Delco gold filters & a case of the newer Mann & Hummel made Mobil 1 filters ....I actually prefer the older Mobil1 filters though
I think that Fram win because the quality of the Fram looks much better than the Mobil 1 made by Purolator, I can't believe how sloppy the Mobil 1 is put together.
This was the Super Bowl of oil filters... the big boys going at it!! I've always used the Fram Ultra on my F150 5.0... along with Pennzoil. Thanks Whip City Dude! 🍻 🇺🇸
Can't really beat a Fram Ultra, for filtering performance, reliability, longevity, materials it's made from, you know, all the top stuff you want in an oil filter. Some others come close enough in some sense. Amsoil EAO-series oil filters (like the EAO34 which crosses to an XG3600) is very good, but expensive. Royal Purple makes decent oil filters. @Whip City Wrencher cut open a "MicroGard Select" (o'reilly autoparts) oil filter once and it looked the cleanest & neatest inside of just about any seen, with filtering performance that is good enough, so that one is good to use too.
I use the Fram Ultra and think it is good bang for the buck. I put a longer one than what it calls for with no problems and same price. Also, this Impala is about to hit 300,000 miles on the engine and was mainly driven hard and the great majority of the engine's life it's used conventional oil with a Wix. Change your oil regularly and don't drive hard during the warming up process, though. The transmission made it to 223,000 before needing a rebuild, and the fluid was changed often in it. I'm going for 300,000 miles.
Mobile one needs to up their QA. An oil filters primary job is to filter everything else is a gimmick. Yeah it's nice to have anti drain valves if your filter is installed upside down in engines. And by pass valves are nice if your oil filter is clogged. I would say you have bigger problems then. If the filter media isn't crimped right there is no point because unfiltered oil is entering your engine. . That alone makes Mobile 1 a failure.
Interesting, I wonder what you think Whip. In my view adding a cellulose backing to synthetic is only bad because you than get all the downfalls and cancels out most of the good points of synthetic. For instance cellulose will restrict flow, plug quicker, absorb water and tear because of it. And it will add nothing to the filtration quality over the fully synthetic. In my opinion that is why is it far inferior to plain synthetic media
Hi DOF, I think the numbers Manufactures put out on these oil filters are deceiving and at best misleading. Who is going to use a filter for 20,000 miles/ (Not me)! I think they should have left the Ultra alone with the wire backing. Instead, they're saying the New Ultra now has more pleats, better media, etc. so it is better than the old full synthetic media with fewer pleats. Me, Id rather the fewer pleats with a metal backing and not go 20,000 miles on an oil filter.
Yeah i agree, the fully syn media was nice. And I don't know who does 20000 miles on one filter that's crazy. I do mine every 5000Km which equates to 3100 Miles in your speak
This was a year ago and I don't remember, but I do regularly check the seams, and if there was a gap that went all the way thru the seam I would have pointed it out. Either way a poorly glued seam. Thanks for Watching👍
Mobil looks like it is built by Purolator/Mann Hummel. They used to be built by Champ labs. I would be interested to see the Mobil compared to a Purolator 1.
Love Filter Friday! Fram Ultra has always been on the list as acceptable filter I will use. So was the Mobil 1. Thank you for making my list smaller, as that seem on the M1 is unacceptable. Definitely don't like the stamped spring on either filter, but looks like all filters are moving towards stamped springs as with your recent opening of some wix filters. Thank youfor all that you do.
"Between the two", I'd take the now cheapened media First Brands Fram Ultra. However, for the money, not impressed with either. A shame the real OG Ultra gone now. Thanks for vid.
Mobil i think would have won this if it werent for the shoddy glue.. between these two id want fram tbh.. that cruddy glue job allows more than 30microns through.. and since i cant expect others to be any better id say id stick with fram lol
I use that fram filter on my car but it's not a canister style filter like that It's the new old style without the metal shell I like the lower micron rating. I've used that mobile one filter on other cars I've had It's a quality filter too
Mobil filters are overpriced for what you get. I'll take the Fram Ultra or Purolator One over the Mobil filter any day. Anecdotally it seems you pay extra for the Mobil name.
Don’t use Mobil one filters ever. This is why. I’ll stick to Fram ultra, Ecoguard synthetic (green can) or K&n silver. But considering the Castrol next depending on the price.
I would love to find the information for the Mobile 1 and the filtering efficiency at 25 or 20 microns. Just because they rated it at 30 microns does not mean it's efficiency drops to 0 with anything smaller than 30, it will just filter less effectively at a smaller micron or could even still muster a 98% or 99%. Really depends on the tests and what their marketing department figured would look better on the box. 99% at 30 looks better to the layman than 93% at 20 for example. Not really a fan of that particular oil filter, but it passes my requirements where the Fram does not. IE. No exposed plastic bypass or cage. I'm a Motorcraft guy. The basic Motorcraft has a lower efficiency rating, but the overall construction for the price ($4 at Walmart) is what sales me along side their backflow diaphragm and upper element bypass. (Some Ford's are sensitive to the diagrams. Especially the modular V8's) Motorcraft Racing filters are impressive on the other hand.
Awesome comparison! Not too impressed with either one. Fram changed the design which is controversial, and Mobil appears to have shoddy manufacuring. Great Video! 👍👍
As I use this number on 4 vehicles, this was of particular interest to me. They both kind of suck for the money but in different ways. I probably would not use either frankly. I think in this case the louvers would flow better. The Fram has very few holes for oil to pass thru which means most of the filter media is going unused as it is just hitting a metal wall. If there were more holes it would flow better and more media would be involved with the flow from one side to the other. The Mobile looks better overall but the media does not impress me, nor does the Frams either. Champ Purolator and Wix are still the winners for me.
Yes, thanks….. about same here, as I just switched mt two Vehicles from NAPA GOLD(Wix), etc; to BOSS Purolater. Interestingly, I use OEM on Air/ Cabun Filters.
The Wix XP is a very good oil filter. However, the micron rating for the Wix XP is not as good as the filters in this video. Still a very well-made oil filter though. Here's a link to the last Wix XP that I opened. Used oil filter video.czcams.com/video/4gmIPGRaFgo/video.html&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher
Fram for me. I'm currently using my 2nd Fram Titanium filter. I like that they listened to customers that were complaining about filter resistance to flow. The Titanium really looks to have worked on the "open flow" design. If anyone has the new numbers please link them. #MADEINTHEUSA
Fram is a better filter overall, assuming Fram claim of “above 20 microns” filtration is not a misleading marketing gimmick. 30 is above 20. 50 is above 20. The medium could be in practice 50 microns filtration, but Fram markets it as “above 20”. There is no independent lab verification of what Fram claims. As far as Mobil, it is a disappointing filter.
@@shanepipkin4041 Probably wouldn't make a difference but I dont know, I would stick with something as close to an OEM filter as you can find. You should probably go to a Kawaski forum and ask what others are using, I'm sure you'd get a better answer.
I’ll take the Fram Ultra all day over Mobil 1. I like the media better. But if I had my ultimate choice, I’d take the Napa Platinum. It’s one of the top filters out there next to Amsoil and Royal Purple. But the Amsoil and RP are way too expensive. And Napa Platinum is inexpensive and Napa gives a military discount.
@@TDIETZ22 Well, I like the Napa Platinum filter media more than the Fram Ultra. He has videos of him cutting open the Napa Platinum. The media is thicker and better material in my opinion.
@@ikeyeet8312 If you like send me the used Ultra oil filter and I'll make a video out of it. I'll also reimburse you for the shipping. I want to open up some of the New (used Fram Ultras) to see how they hold up. Thanks!
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the differences in rubber gaskets are why i always wipe the engine surface clean because the dirt ring from old filter can wind up under the new filters sealing surface. plus then you make sure none of old gasket is stuck to engine.
Great Advise, Thanks👍
Mobil is 99% @ 30 microns, Fram XG is 99% @ 20 microns. Fram removed wire mesh backing because filter media was improved, and it was no longer necessary.
Exactly
And 93% efficient at 15microns and 74% efficiency at 10micron
No, you’re comparing apples to oranges. Fram is not 99% @ 20 microns. Fram is 99% @ ABOVE 20 microns. Fram could be 99% @ 50 microns (50 is above 20).
It’s a misleading marketing gimmick to put any number and use “above.” Mobil could market exactly the same filter as 99% @ above 10 microns and legally it would be an accurate statement (30 is above 10).
@@onedaily2471 no that's where you are wrong, Fram themselves I called and spoke with them and there is multiple sources with the info from them with data as well as I have a video speaking about this
You are 100% wrong here
Fram website: “under ISO 4548-12 for particles greater than 20 microns.”
It means definitely NOT 99% @ 20 microns. 99% is for larger particles. For 20 microns particles, the filtration is less than 99%.
@@onedaily2471 so particles at 20.1 microns it's 99% efficient . You are wrong in the way your looking at it .
Dust mite crap is 20 microns , I really don't think 20 or 30 microns that is being filtered over and over is going to harm a engine .
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I have grown to like the fram ultra. I believe its a little better and I base that on the filtration numbers and I like the holes vs louvers.
Thanks for the feedback!👍
How do you know Fram filtration numbers?!? It appears to be a misleading marketing trick, because they use “above”.
99% at “above” 20 microns could be any number above 20. The filtration could be 99% @ 30 microns or 99% @ 40 microns or even 99% @ 50 microns - all “above” 20 microns.
@@onedaily2471 No, it is an industry standard test and is the same used by Mobil 1. The Fram is indeed superior with filtration, by a wide margin. Fram will give you more numbers, like 93% at 15 microns. Mobil 1 won't tell you those numbers because they, frankly, are not nearly as good. For the price, the Mobil 1 is a ripoff. Best way to go is Mobil 1 EP oil and a Fram Ultra filter. Even the Fram orange can cheap filter out filters the Mobil 1 filter. It isn't even close.
Fram Ultra is 50% @ 20 microns.
@@onedaily2471 that’s false
Fram filter looks like a quality filter for the price. Well made and I sure would have no worries using it on my vehicles. Another awesome video!
Thank you!😊
The high filter rate of the Fram is also causing restriction in flow. We proved this at work noticing a oil pressure drop of 5 to 7 psi compared to Honda oem filter. There is now a YT video showing the same thing. 20 microns sounde great but it does in fact cause a drop in flow and pressure. On a new engine may not be an issue on a older engine its not good.
Yup …. this would be a concern in ANY vehicle.
Especially at start up where flow is critical, and of course during the long cold winter months where flow is critical. Otherwise, the Fram seems to be a quality product. I’m curious to see what details are with their new filter sold exclusively at Walmart. It’s marketed as a high flow filter , the Fram Endurance.
My thoughts exactly, why do people want thicker and more pleats. Seems to me it would restrict oil flow. Fram TG for me.
@novaboy49 I went with a Fram TG for a 2019 VW GOLF R Wolfsburg edition. Mobil 1 0W-30 ESP. Gets a yearly change. Super low amount of miles. Short trips. Works fine. Every bit as good as the previous MANN oil filter.
Fram tells the world now that they are doing better job than in the past. Good job Fram and thank you Whip City Wrencher for sharing.
Thanks!
IN the past? if you go back to the like 60s that's all anyone would say use was fram lol
Must say that I enjoyed the thoroughness of this video in showing pretty much every aspect of the filters in comparison. It would certainly be more work, but the only thing I would add is to somehow show the difference in how the oil cycles inside each one respectively. Great video otherwise.
I'm quite thorough in my work and you seem to match that. You earned a subscribe from me.
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I Appreciate it!
Mobil needs to clean up there act. I'm not a fan of Fram oil filters but ill have to say this one looks pretty good.
Thanks for another insightful video! And this video compares two filters that fit three of our vehicles, which makes this video particularly helpful to me. I’ll go with the Fram. I have one in my stash now and am waiting for the next vehicle that needs a synthetic oil change.
Thanks for sharing👍
Hey friend this older one popped up. Watching now in full 👍🐕
Thanks, Missy👍
I'd go with the Fram. Yes they did a way with the metal backing on the ultra. But all that did was support the synthetic media because it's so soft. They now use the paper media to support the synthetic media which gives it better filtering capabilities. This is what Fram says anywho.
Yep, that's what they say. Thanks for the feedback!
This new fram provides excellent filtering like the old one did. It is not any better or worse at filtering pe se than the old one was though. The old one was dual layer full synthetic media. Cellulose media is cheaper and eliminating the metal screen also cuts cost. It's a cheaper filter materials wise, but not cheaper for the consumer price wise. I have nothing against the new Fram ultra and would not hesitate to use one. It just offers less value because it is constructed of cheaper materials that does not translate into savings for the customer.
My newer ones still have the metal backing. New packaging but you can clearly see it through the holes. Maybe they just removed it from some of the models?
@@bigpicturethinking5620 I believe that may be the result of the manufacturer clearing out inventory of the older design. Even though there is a new package, it may take time to use up the old inventory. The older design will be phased out eventually....
@@mikebennett703 Yeah could be for sure. I’m not sure that the metal mesh ever does anything except in cases of extreme,e neglect anyway.
i never had a problem with fram.they are like any other company. they give you a selection of model to choose from.& you pay more for a better product.too many blame fram when they buy the cheapest filter they can,
then want to run it 10k miles.common sence escapes some folks.
I liked the Fram in this test. Good show and test.
Thank You!😊
Fram for the win
I like the Fram Ultra
base plates are designed different, one is concave the other is convex. mobile1 has larger inner tube and more holes smaller holes. I'm guessing that Mobile 1 might gives better/higher flow.
The frame wins this one.
I have used both in the past, but will continue to stick with the mobile one filter if it comes down to only 1 filter of this lot. Great video!! 👍🇨🇦
Thanks 404😊
I’m glad I only use fram
Moble 1 has a thicker base plate with larger holes ! but when i see sloppy glue and poor pleat construction with cellulose media that only traps up to 30 microns i have to give it to fram ultra and save $1 !
The current version of the Fram XG filters do away with the wire mesh backing. (?) cheaper to make. The filtration is as good or better on the new version, IIRC.
It doesn't need wire mesh anymore with the newer design
Used to love Mobil 1 filters was super impressed with the analysis results from oil tests aswell as a result however. I had to start using Royal Purple as the Mobil 1 gaskets started leaking constantly and having major problems every time i would use them
Thanks for Sharing👍
Careful now you might get attacked - Kelly Bennet ( Mobil ) came by and said all kinds of nasty things to me....I wonder why, someone was nervous of my review and I previously did the same as you here....both filters reviewed just like this
The ultra synthetic is my go to for quality and price
Amazon subscription i get my Fram Ultra Synthetic for $6.25 everything 3 months
I did the same review and pointed out the benefit and quality to the ultra synthetic
The new one has 16 or so more pleats
I called Fram and spoke with them on this filter it's a better filter than before with the previous model
The Mobil is overhyped and I'm not impressed as well as my oil findings I just got back from Blackstone
Mobil didn't stack up to Pennzoil Platinum Ultra and it had more noise
The Pennzoil did better by far than Mobil
Mobil just advertise better thats all
Thanks for stopping by and sharing😊
I Think the Pennzoil Platinums are good oils also👍
Note to add More filter media doesn't mean better
The media Fram has is a bedding technology so it traps in layers better picture like a sponge
Your the best 👍. That's sure a hefty base plate on the Mobil
Sure is!
I've never had issues with fram ultra, I do avoid the cheaper of their product. A filter that actually you could try cutting open (assuming you haven't) is a stp filter and a carquest one be willing to bet it's the same filter. But the ultra still has that grip on the end of it, that's so useful if a filter is in a weird spot
Hi Spud,
The Fram Ultra is a good oil filter.
I've opened some STP and they look to be Champ-made and some Carquest which look to be Purolator-made.
Mobil 1 filters were notorious in the Jeep 3.8 for the anti-drainback valve not working at that particular angle. Mine, like others, experienced dry starts with a nice rattle for a second or so. I now run Fram Ultras and that is never an issue. Besides that, the filtration is MUCH better on the Fram. Even the cheapo orange can fram whips the Mobil 1 filter in filtration efficiency. In all fairness, I've not run a Mobil 1 in years, so the anti drainback issue may have been corrected. But the efficiency is so bad that I have no reason to give it another shot. I really enjoy your videos, by the way! This one was particularly good because my 2008 Jeep 3.8 gets this exact Fram filter every oil change!
Thank You!
Glad you liked the video.
That seam on the Mobil scares me......
Yep, that was a poor glue job for sure
I agree- Mobil has a seam weakness.
This is a close one but I'm going to lean towards the fram on this one due to the higher filtering and I didn't like that seem on the mobil1... Another great video Whip
Thank You!😊
Fram Ultra is a great filter, but no way I'm running any oil or filter past 7500. Even if a UOA showed the oil was still good for say 10K, clean oil is better oil. Also filter mags are a great way to keep the oil cleaner. Our whole fleet runs them.
Thanks for sharing👍
GT, my prius c just got totalled by a drugged up driver on Rooseveldt Boulevard in Philly who was beating her boyfriend and made a u from inner south to outer south smashing into my front.
Next auto will be either a rav4 hybrid or a camry xle hybrid and I intend to fit a amsoil bypass filter dotted with Samarium Cobalt magnets after the 90k warranty then use Blackstone Labs to test the oil (50% Amsoil Signature 0w20 and 50% Amsoil OE 0W16) every 10,000 miles.
Ideally I will be changing the oil and transmission fluid together and every 50,000 miles.
Before the warranty expires I will be changing the oil at 10,000 mile intervals using the oil blend above, my prius used 0w20 Amsoil Signature and only needed changing at 20,000 miles. Terrific stuff.
And the winner is (suspense)? Fram (applause).
I'll stick with the Mobil 1 filters ,because both the standard GM oil filter socket fits ,& I got literally 2 cases of mobil 1 oil filters for free & they didn't cost me anything, I got both the older Mobil 1 filters that was basically the AC Delco gold filters & a case of the newer Mann & Hummel made Mobil 1 filters ....I actually prefer the older Mobil1 filters though
Yep, that's a good deal
Great review
Thank You!😊
I think that Fram win because the quality of the Fram looks much better than the Mobil 1 made by Purolator, I can't believe how sloppy the Mobil 1 is put together.
Oh cool filters for my 99 Camry v6
This mainly fits the Ford L-4. Fits a VW and Toyota also. There were 162 pages of vehicles this fits on Fram's website, I only looked at 3 pages.
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they don’t use screen backing on Ultra Synthetic anymore only on the Titanium.
I almost exclusively use M1 filters but I sure didn’t like the quality of that seam. Thanks for the video
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This was the Super Bowl of oil filters... the big boys going at it!!
I've always used the Fram Ultra on my F150 5.0... along with Pennzoil.
Thanks Whip City Dude!
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Thanks for the feedback!👍
Glad you liked the video😊
Fram Ultra and Pennzoil Platinum 👍🏽
@@redballs Hey Red...
Great minds think alike.
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@@redballs I use platinum in one car and ultra platinum in the other 😂
I might go fram here .thought one .glue job not good .on M 1.
Can't really beat a Fram Ultra, for filtering performance, reliability, longevity, materials it's made from, you know, all the top stuff you want in an oil filter. Some others come close enough in some sense. Amsoil EAO-series oil filters (like the EAO34 which crosses to an XG3600) is very good, but expensive. Royal Purple makes decent oil filters. @Whip City Wrencher cut open a "MicroGard Select" (o'reilly autoparts) oil filter once and it looked the cleanest & neatest inside of just about any seen, with filtering performance that is good enough, so that one is good to use too.
Is higher oil flow rate, better than filtering contaminates in engines? Which one damages engines more?
I’m still leaning towards the Microgard as the best filter for the money.
I agree! I was impressed at how clean and well constructed the Microguard was...
What's the filtering specs? 20 micron at 99%?
@@lonniebeal6032 In reference to the Microguard select, I believe it is 99% at 25 microns and between 95 and 98% at 20 microns.
I use the Fram Ultra and think it is good bang for the buck. I put a longer one than what it calls for with no problems and same price. Also, this Impala is about to hit 300,000 miles on the engine and was mainly driven hard and the great majority of the engine's life it's used conventional oil with a Wix. Change your oil regularly and don't drive hard during the warming up process, though. The transmission made it to 223,000 before needing a rebuild, and the fluid was changed often in it. I'm going for 300,000 miles.
Hey, that's pretty good CJ,
Hope you make it to half a million. Good luck!👍
Thanks for sharing!
@@WhipCityWrencher Thank you, Whip City Wrecher!
Mobile one needs to up their QA. An oil filters primary job is to filter everything else is a gimmick. Yeah it's nice to have anti drain valves if your filter is installed upside down in engines. And by pass valves are nice if your oil filter is clogged. I would say you have bigger problems then. If the filter media isn't crimped right there is no point because unfiltered oil is entering your engine. . That alone makes Mobile 1 a failure.
I didn't like the seam either. Poorly glued.
Mobil One is JUNK, I had a bad experience on my gen 2 Raptor, had to switch it OEM MC within 1200 miles on it!
Hi Joe,
Thanks for Sharing👍
I use Fram TG, Tough Guard.. but recently got the XG to try in my 2018 Subaru Forester XT.
Hey. A bit late but I wanna tell you the low grade frams are horrible. Stick with thr titanium or ultra. Study for yourself but either way it's true.
Interesting, I wonder what you think Whip. In my view adding a cellulose backing to synthetic is only bad because you than get all the downfalls and cancels out most of the good points of synthetic. For instance cellulose will restrict flow, plug quicker, absorb water and tear because of it. And it will add nothing to the filtration quality over the fully synthetic. In my opinion that is why is it far inferior to plain synthetic media
Hi DOF,
I think the numbers Manufactures put out on these oil filters are deceiving and at best misleading. Who is going to use a filter for 20,000 miles/ (Not me)! I think they should have left the Ultra alone with the wire backing. Instead, they're saying the New Ultra now has more pleats, better media, etc. so it is better than the old full synthetic media with fewer pleats. Me, Id rather the fewer pleats with a metal backing and not go 20,000 miles on an oil filter.
Yeah i agree, the fully syn media was nice. And I don't know who does 20000 miles on one filter that's crazy. I do mine every 5000Km which equates to 3100 Miles in your speak
@@departmentoffiltration6021 Yep,
Thanx
You're Welcome!
Did you check the seam on the Mobil One element ? At first look, you pointed out a gap.
This was a year ago and I don't remember, but I do regularly check the seams, and if there was a gap that went all the way thru the seam I would have pointed it out. Either way a poorly glued seam. Thanks for Watching👍
Mobil looks like it is built by Purolator/Mann Hummel. They used to be built by Champ labs. I would be interested to see the Mobil compared to a Purolator 1.
Someday😊
Love Filter Friday!
Fram Ultra has always been on the list as acceptable filter I will use.
So was the Mobil 1. Thank you for making my list smaller, as that seem on the M1 is unacceptable.
Definitely don't like the stamped spring on either filter, but looks like all filters are moving towards stamped springs as with your recent opening of some wix filters.
Thank youfor all that you do.
Thanks for sharing!👍
The FRAM filter media looks like My Pillow stuffing 🤣
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"Between the two", I'd take the now cheapened media First Brands Fram Ultra. However, for the money, not impressed with either. A shame the real OG Ultra gone now. Thanks for vid.
You're Welcome!
I'm starting to like this one, but I think I liked the old version better also.
Not impressed with the mobil filter media and it's sad fram has gone downhill too.
Sticking with Amsoil / Royal Purple.
Mobil i think would have won this if it werent for the shoddy glue.. between these two id want fram tbh.. that cruddy glue job allows more than 30microns through.. and since i cant expect others to be any better id say id stick with fram lol
Great video. Could you compare some cartridge style filters?
Though a different size, there's a cartridge oil filter video showing tomorrow.
Thanks for watching!
I use that fram filter on my car but it's not a canister style filter like that It's the new old style without the metal shell I like the lower micron rating. I've used that mobile one filter on other cars I've had It's a quality filter too
Both look good to me
Mobil filters are overpriced for what you get. I'll take the Fram Ultra or Purolator One over the Mobil filter any day. Anecdotally it seems you pay extra for the Mobil name.
Thanks for the feedback👍
I used fram xg3614 on my 18 Ford Focus 1.0L. I’ll go for fram xg3614 over mobile 1.👍
Thanks for your feedback👍
Don’t use Mobil one filters ever. This is why. I’ll stick to Fram ultra, Ecoguard synthetic (green can) or K&n silver. But considering the Castrol next depending on the price.
Sorry for a long wait but I have a Castrol oil filter video scheduled for March.
I would love to find the information for the Mobile 1 and the filtering efficiency at 25 or 20 microns. Just because they rated it at 30 microns does not mean it's efficiency drops to 0 with anything smaller than 30, it will just filter less effectively at a smaller micron or could even still muster a 98% or 99%. Really depends on the tests and what their marketing department figured would look better on the box. 99% at 30 looks better to the layman than 93% at 20 for example. Not really a fan of that particular oil filter, but it passes my requirements where the Fram does not. IE. No exposed plastic bypass or cage. I'm a Motorcraft guy. The basic Motorcraft has a lower efficiency rating, but the overall construction for the price ($4 at Walmart) is what sales me along side their backflow diaphragm and upper element bypass. (Some Ford's are sensitive to the diagrams. Especially the modular V8's) Motorcraft Racing filters are impressive on the other hand.
Thanks for sharing.
For the price, the Motorcraft are hard to beat.
Awesome comparison! Not too impressed with either one. Fram changed the design which is controversial, and Mobil appears to have shoddy manufacuring. Great Video! 👍👍
Thank You!😊
The design change isn't controversial, Fram improved the filter element and the wire mesh is no longer necessary.
@@MattTigers Some like it some do not.
@Mike Bennett Which filters do you like best?
@@bobdylan9117 I like Napa platinum, Purolator boss, Baldwin, and Fram Titanium. Premium guard im ok with too....
Aww you didn't say "Duke it out"
LOL 🤣
I wish the Fram holes in the center core were bigger in diameter for better flow.
Looks like the Frame media is better. I'd go with the fram. Does the fram have a mesh media backup?
They took away the backing on the Fram Ultra, the Fram Titanium has a wire screen backing.
Can the Fram Ultra Synthetic filter be used with Synthetic blend oils or just Full Synthetic?
Technically it's made for full synthetic oils but I have run it with blends and no issues.
@@WhipCityWrencher OK Thx
As I use this number on 4 vehicles, this was of particular interest to me. They both kind of suck for the money but in different ways. I probably would not use either frankly. I think in this case the louvers would flow better. The Fram has very few holes for oil to pass thru which means most of the filter media is going unused as it is just hitting a metal wall. If there were more holes it would flow better and more media would be involved with the flow from one side to the other. The Mobile looks better overall but the media does not impress me, nor does the Frams either. Champ Purolator and Wix are still the winners for me.
Agree that the fram sure looks like it could use some more holes in the core. I like the holes over perforation, but there’s gotta be enough of em!
Yes, thanks….. about same here, as I just switched mt two Vehicles from NAPA GOLD(Wix), etc; to BOSS Purolater. Interestingly, I use OEM on Air/ Cabun Filters.
Ahhhh! It's Friday and another WCW filter autopsy.
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how does the Wix XP compare to these?
The Wix XP is a very good oil filter. However, the micron rating for the Wix XP is not as good as the filters in this video. Still a very well-made oil filter though. Here's a link to the last Wix XP that I opened. Used oil filter video.czcams.com/video/4gmIPGRaFgo/video.html&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher
Thank You
@@kevinmuckleroy6368 You're Welcome👍
Fram for me. I'm currently using my 2nd Fram Titanium filter. I like that they listened to customers that were complaining about filter resistance to flow. The Titanium really looks to have worked on the "open flow" design. If anyone has the new numbers please link them.
#MADEINTHEUSA
I put a XG3600 on my Tacoma.
Fram is a better filter overall, assuming Fram claim of “above 20 microns” filtration is not a misleading marketing gimmick. 30 is above 20. 50 is above 20. The medium could be in practice 50 microns filtration, but Fram markets it as “above 20”. There is no independent lab verification of what Fram claims. As far as Mobil, it is a disappointing filter.
Thanks for your feedback
21 microns is above 20, so you claims are wrong.
what's best commercial kawasaki 850cc engine filters?
Soory I dont know, I mostly open automotive oil filters.
@@WhipCityWrencher I see you can use auto filters on them also
@@shanepipkin4041 Fram Ultra is a pretty good oil filter, best bang for your buck. Purolator Boss, Napa Platinum, Royal Purple, Amsoil.
@@WhipCityWrencher they factory kawasaki is 8 or 9 psi with I bigger media is it ok for a 12 psi?
@@shanepipkin4041 Probably wouldn't make a difference but I dont know, I would stick with something as close to an OEM filter as you can find.
You should probably go to a Kawaski forum and ask what others are using, I'm sure you'd get a better answer.
I’ll take the Fram Ultra all day over Mobil 1. I like the media better. But if I had my ultimate choice, I’d take the Napa Platinum. It’s one of the top filters out there next to Amsoil and Royal Purple. But the Amsoil and RP are way too expensive. And Napa Platinum is inexpensive and Napa gives a military discount.
Thanks for the feedback👍
And the Fram Ultra will beat all of those you listed.
@@TDIETZ22 Maybe. Napa Platinum is just as good but cheaper for me, with military discount at Napa.
@@BW-kv9wj it's not just as good. Look I'm not bashing it. It's a great filter, but it's not better. It's also made by Wix, fyi.
@@TDIETZ22 Well, I like the Napa Platinum filter media more than the Fram Ultra. He has videos of him cutting open the Napa Platinum. The media is thicker and better material in my opinion.
Fram sx
Fram changed the ultra. It's not as good anymore.
Actually it’s better on papper
@@ikeyeet8312 Yep,
on paper they are supposed to be better at filtration. Here are the specs.
imgur.com/NMu7XDq
ike Yeet is right,
on paper they are supposed to be better.
I guess time will tell.
@@WhipCityWrencher I just put one on my crv for the first time, I like the grip on it. I’m gonna give it 4kmiles then an oil change. Filter for 8k
@@ikeyeet8312 If you like send me the used Ultra oil filter and I'll make a video out of it. I'll also reimburse you for the shipping. I want to open up some of the New (used Fram Ultras) to see how they hold up. Thanks!
Mobile one is junk
Fram is crap. I like fully synthetic but MOBIL 1 is tride and true.
Mobil is junk, so is their oil nowdays
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