Best Fram filter for longer service w/track use/HPL oil

[Glenda W.]

Somehow an internet entertainment garage test video holds more weight over historic expensive laboratory testing....

Yep. I really, really struggle to understand why these YT tests continue to be posted over and over again….and worse give advice based on them.

 

[TiGeo]

Yep. I really, really struggle to understand why these tests continue to be posted over and over again….and worse give advice based on them.

What specifically in the YT testing is an issue?

 

[Glenda W.]

What specifically in the YT testing is an issue?

It’s not following ISO 4548-12 protocol. The tests need to be standardized and repeatable to mean anything. It’s a cool experiment for entertainment purposes.

At the very least I’d like to see him run the tests multiple times with the same results. That would at least resemble the beginnings of test data to compare.

 

[oil pan 4]

it happens to be the same filter so….

My bad I should have specified the old Royal purples. They had been using that glass media for like 20 years, but now it looks like they run the same media as the fram synthetic endurance.

 

[TiGeo]

It’s not following ISO 4548-12 protocol. The tests need to be standardized and repeatable to mean anything. It’s a cool experiment for entertainment purposes.

At the very least I’d like to see him run the tests multiple times with the same results. That would at least resemble the beginnings of test data to compare.

Ah ok so PF. Got it.

 

[Revving2Redline]

Napa Pro Select Oil Filters FTW!!!! J/K

Im on the 7356 Napa Gold, Purolator 1,and Fram 7317 U

 

[CharBaby]

So let it be written...so let it be done...

 

[Reloader59]

What do you mean here...Purolator is the same mfr as Mann?

Mann-Hummel owns Purolator

 

[TiGeo]

Mann-Hummel owns Purolator

Ok got it. I have the Fram Endurance so will give that a whirl which of course I will have exactly zero way to telling it's better/worse but I sure will feel good trying a BITOG favorite!

 

[ZeeOSix]

I have the Fram Endurance so will give that a whirl.

The Fram Endurance is a top tier filter.

 

[TiGeo]

The Fram Endurance is a top tier filter.

This is the succinct answer I was looking for from you. Appreciate it.

 

[TiGeo]

Fram Endurance installed. Odd that the holes are smaller than the Mann but have an overhang of thin material so they push past. Weird.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Fram Endurance installed. Odd that the holes are smaller than the Mann but have an overhang of thin material so they push past. Weird.

What?

 

[TiGeo]

What?

I should have taken a pic/video.

 

[TiGeo]

What?

Ok here you go. It just felt like this soft "felt" ring covered more of the central tube than the Mann filters I usually use. No issue beyond pushing it harder to get it on the spline in the filter housing.

 

[Reloader59]

What do you mean here...Purolator is the same mfr as Mann?

Manufactured in different facilities, different production lines and is a different design

 

[BrendanC]

Ok here you go. It just felt like this soft "felt" ring covered more of the central tube than the Mann filters I usually use. No issue beyond pushing it harder to get it on the spline in the filter housing.

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ahh, i think this is to get a better seal. i have noticed this on my buddy’s VW aswell.

 

[ATex7239]

Fram Endurance installed. Odd that the holes are smaller than the Mann but have an overhang of thin material so they push past. Weird.

RIP

 

[TiGeo]

The Fram Endurance is a top tier filter.

Would you be able to tell me/point me to what the efficiency/micron data are for the Mann filters (like what I used in my VW prior to the Fram)?

 

[ZeeOSix]

Would you be able to tell me/point me to what the efficiency/micron data are for the Mann filters (like what I used in my VW prior to the Fram)?

What model cartridge filter was the Mann? I'd look at their website to see if they give any efficiency numbers.