Recent content by CobraMike

The wicking (diaper) process is really interesting. The oil naturally flows to whatever media (paper towels) is drier than it's current location. You don't have to tilt the filters or push it there...it just goes by itself :)! Natural fluid dynamic properties on full display.

Makes sense. Thanks for the explanation!

UG, it sounds like you might know...why did louvers replace holes in filter cores? I have wondered but never knew for sure. I expect the tooling used to make louvers is less expensive to make and maintain than the same to make holes but was there something else that brought them into the industry?

Hey Z, just to make sure I am interpreting correctly...you discovered the current Titanium is the same as the OG Ultra? Same media with screen and same internals? So, an OG Ultra with the full black coating? Wow, nice find! With that, the Titanium has the 90% at 20µ synthetic media backed with...

Thanks to all that contributed! I really appreciate the input and productive discussion about filters that align with my criteria. (y) (y) (y)

Thanks, Overkill, what is the "OG" in OG Fram? Always wondered but never took the time to ask!

I am looking for input on what spin-on oil filters are currently considered top tier based on my criteria below ranked in order of preference (I am not asking for the best because I know where that question will get me in this forum LOL!). I am just trying to put together a list of what people...