Recent content by Glenda W.

Love talking filters! Yes, I’ve called PG several times now and the official PG EX(Extended Life) efficiency range is as follows. This also applies to the 10k filters made by PG for others.(Carquest Premium, Microgard Select etc.) 98.7%@15 microns(absolute) 99.5%@20 microns 99.9%@25 microns...

Nothing. Maybe a little extra glue but looks great. Unlike most M+H made filters. Plus these can be had for under $5.

It was tested in HPL’s lab and beat EP in shear stability. EP is still the choice for long oci’s but for hardworking engines the Truck & SUV is hard to beat for an API oil. *Edit* Sorry missed the “ESP” 5W-30. Yes that would be a great choice as well.

Purolator’s current top tier filter….

Personally I’d use ESP 0W-30. I currently use in my Pentastar and several Asian and Euro vehicles. But if you’re dead set on API M1 Truck & SUV is the ticket.

I called PG late Friday but techline was closed already. Will try again Monday for efficiency numbers.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/new-carquest-ep-20k-filter-c-p.398508/ https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/carquest-premium-84356-c-p-6303-oci.393436/

Tell that to the guy here that had black glue pieces drain out of his oil pan….it’s been an ongoing problem.

I suspect QC is catching up to M+H. First Napa and now AAP.

I just ran into AAP to grab a Carquest Premium air filter and noticed hardly any Purolator filters on the shelf. Online shows 50% off clearance. I asked the counter guy what’s going on and he says they are dropping Purolator completely. Also the Fram Force is going away.

Exactly. Oil temp is key.

With all that metal I suspect something is going on.

Smart move bumping up a grade with oil temps in the 230’s. Personally I use 0W-30 all year.

Appears your oil filter is full of metal in the c&p. Larger particles than a UOA can detect.