Originally Posted by blupupher
Define best.
Cost vs performance, highest filtration, best flow, thickest can, longest interval, etc.
For me, there is no best.
I will use many different filters, with price being a higher priority than most things.
For me, the Fram Toughguard used to be a really good option, not as expensive as the Ultra, good filtration, silicone ADV, readily available.
Recently the TG has gone up in price, sometimes only a $1 cheaper than an Ultra.
Also with the Extraguard now having a silicone ADV and the price staying < $4 that is a good choice for many.
Supertech fitlers are the "best" for some vehicles I change oil on. My mom's Kia Soul needs the oil changed every 6 months, which is < 2,000 miles. A ST9688 is a great filter for it.
For my brother in laws F150 that is shedding metal, the ST2 is a good choice for me, even though I don't like combo anti-drainback/bypass valves.
Wix/NAPA Gold is a good day in/day out filter. Nothing spectacular, but gets the job done with no issues.
Exactly, there is no "best"