A NAPA GOLD or a Fram Ultra for a 7,500 mile oil change interval?
7,500 Mile Filter?
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On your car, a NAPA Gold would be fine for that OCI.
Any filter can go 7500 miles
Since they can be purchased for the same price, I wonder which would be the better filter for my CX5
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Originally Posted By: Eddie
Since they can be purchased for the same price, I wonder which would be the better filter for my CX5
"Better" in what way? The FRAM is a wire backed synthetic media filter rated for 15,000 miles so it could do two 7500 mile OCIs. The WIX is also a quality filter that can easily handle 7500 miles, likely much more, but is less efficient than the FRAM. You have to decide what your criteria is for defining better.
Since they can be purchased for the same price, I wonder which would be the better filter for my CX5
"Better" in what way? The FRAM is a wire backed synthetic media filter rated for 15,000 miles so it could do two 7500 mile OCIs. The WIX is also a quality filter that can easily handle 7500 miles, likely much more, but is less efficient than the FRAM. You have to decide what your criteria is for defining better.
All oil filters are guaranteed to meet OEM specs for longevity. Check your owner's manual to find out how long even the cheapest filter will last.
Try Fram Pro Series Synthetic filters. Same as Ultra but a buck or two cheaper. Check eBay.
Yes, either of those can be used for 7500 with confidence
I wouldn't use a jobber class filter for 7,500 miles.
There isn't sufficient overdesign in these filters to warrant their use for extended OCI's.
You have to use your brain a little and not just assume any filter will go for the extended OCI's in your owner's manual.
You don't expect an economy brake pad to deliver OEM brake life. Why would you expect an economy oil filter to be any different?
But the OEM filter is designed for the recommended factory change interval.
And I'd use a premium aftermarket filter for anything over 5,000 miles.
NAPA Gold/Wix or FRAM Ultra shoud do the job for you.
There isn't sufficient overdesign in these filters to warrant their use for extended OCI's.
You have to use your brain a little and not just assume any filter will go for the extended OCI's in your owner's manual.
You don't expect an economy brake pad to deliver OEM brake life. Why would you expect an economy oil filter to be any different?
But the OEM filter is designed for the recommended factory change interval.
And I'd use a premium aftermarket filter for anything over 5,000 miles.
NAPA Gold/Wix or FRAM Ultra shoud do the job for you.
Go with the Fram Ultra and use it for two OCI's.
Great filter and just over $4. per change.
Great filter and just over $4. per change.
Let's not forget about the Fram Tough Guard rated at 10,000 miles with synthetic blend filter media, and 99% efficiency at greater than 20 microns. Silicone anti-drainback valve too. Last one I bought cost $5.20 plus tax at Walmart. Good value filter I think.
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Originally Posted By: SilverC6
I wouldn't use a jobber class filter for 7,500 miles.
There isn't sufficient overdesign in these filters to warrant their use for extended OCI's.
You have to use your brain a little and not just assume any filter will go for the extended OCI's in your owner's manual.
You don't expect an economy brake pad to deliver OEM brake life. Why would you expect an economy oil filter to be any different?
But the OEM filter is designed for the recommended factory change interval.
And I'd use a premium aftermarket filter for anything over 5,000 miles.
NAPA Gold/Wix or FRAM Ultra shoud do the job for you.
I don't consider 7500 miles to be extended oil change interval in fact most vehicles that standard nowadays ...I've used economy filters for longer than that never had a problem... remember Volkswagen beetles have no filter lasted a hundred thousand miles
I wouldn't use a jobber class filter for 7,500 miles.
There isn't sufficient overdesign in these filters to warrant their use for extended OCI's.
You have to use your brain a little and not just assume any filter will go for the extended OCI's in your owner's manual.
You don't expect an economy brake pad to deliver OEM brake life. Why would you expect an economy oil filter to be any different?
But the OEM filter is designed for the recommended factory change interval.
And I'd use a premium aftermarket filter for anything over 5,000 miles.
NAPA Gold/Wix or FRAM Ultra shoud do the job for you.
I don't consider 7500 miles to be extended oil change interval in fact most vehicles that standard nowadays ...I've used economy filters for longer than that never had a problem... remember Volkswagen beetles have no filter lasted a hundred thousand miles
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Originally Posted By: NavyVet88
Originally Posted By: Bamaro
Originally Posted By: Bluestream
Any filter can go 7500 miles
Any filter should go 7500 miles. I'm not ready to trust Purolator Classics yet.
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I'd trust Bosch for that kind of interval versus purolator
Bosch Premium is a Purolator, virtually same as a P1. I've used them often in the past but never cut one open so I don't know if they had a tear or not.
Originally Posted By: Bamaro
Originally Posted By: Bluestream
Any filter can go 7500 miles
Any filter should go 7500 miles. I'm not ready to trust Purolator Classics yet.
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I'd trust Bosch for that kind of interval versus purolator
Bosch Premium is a Purolator, virtually same as a P1. I've used them often in the past but never cut one open so I don't know if they had a tear or not.
There are several YouTube videos with pure disgust over the Bosch Premium filters. I looked at them and they are only a $1 or so cheaper than a great filter- so I passed
YouTube videos… Really?
They looked high quality to me (Bosch).
Motorcraft would be a great choice if it's available for your vehicle.
Both of these Motorcraft FL400s filters ran ~7,500 miles in my Fusion's 2.5 liter engine:
... also, as has been mentioned, a Fram Ultra would easily handle 7,500 miles, although it's overkill for the kind of OCI/FCI, as it is rated for 15,000 miles. You could run a Fram Tough Guard and save a couple bucks.
Both of these Motorcraft FL400s filters ran ~7,500 miles in my Fusion's 2.5 liter engine:
... also, as has been mentioned, a Fram Ultra would easily handle 7,500 miles, although it's overkill for the kind of OCI/FCI, as it is rated for 15,000 miles. You could run a Fram Tough Guard and save a couple bucks.
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