Best Oil Filter from Rock Auto

[Just a guy who likestruck]

I’m considering purchasing oil filters in bulk since it’s more cost-effective. With all the recent mergers in the industry, I’m unsure which brands are still reputable. I’m leaning toward WIX but would appreciate some additional opinions. I’ve attached a screenshot of the oil filters available on Rock Auto, and I’m looking for insights on the best filter to use for my 3.8 V6 engine.

 

[thastinger]

Might want to look at the filter C&P section here, several of these have been recently autopsied.

 

[Glenda W.]

This one. $4.70 for a PG EX is a great price depending on shipping.

 

[Kira]

2nd screenshot, 3rd filter down....How did that element filter get there?

 

[TheOilWizard]

I've always wondered about the Champ XL Synthetic silver filters. They are priced right.

 

[NiwradND]

My favorite are the Champ XL Synthetic filters, great filtering with a great price, the best buy in filters IMO.

 

[CharBaby]

I like the high(er) level filters from many brands.
Which higher level filter is better than others form my applications
and which are readily available are the ones I try to stick with.

 

[Hall]

This one. $4.70 for a PG EX is a great price depending on shipping.

That's the one I was going to say too.

 

[AdmiralYoda]

Is the Mobil1 or Wix XP any good anymore? They used to be great!

 

[SC Maintenance]

I have been using the Hengst lately. The C&P look really good on this board. Only downside I see is its a Nitrile ADBV, and its just a cellulose filter -not real filtering specs. Depends on what you want.

 

[Just a guy who likestruck]

I should add, I’m looking for the one that would be good enough for 5000 oil intervals.

 

[Just a guy who likestruck]

Is the Mobil1 or Wix XP any good anymore? They used to be great!

Yeah, I though WIX was good.

 

[Just a guy who likestruck]

My favorite are the Champ XL Synthetic filters, great filtering with a great price, the best buy in filters IMO.

Are you currently running those ones?

 

[Just a guy who likestruck]

This one. $4.70 for a PG EX is a great price depending on shipping.

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Do you use these? And they synthetic?

 

[DannyM]

Do you use these? And they synthetic?

They are synthetic blend.. Look at all the threads with the cut opens of Carquest Premium and Microgard Select which are from the same factories.

 

[RooflessVW]

Champ XL, Denso, or Mahle

 

[dubber09]

I had an issue with Champ XL filters where label on the filter and box they came in stated one model, but ink stamp on the filter stated another and correct model. Check the filters when you get them, if you wait too long you won't be able to return them.
Wix and Bosch may have closed or semi closed louvers.
Double check Mahle filter model, I think you may use OC494 or OC90 as well. If filter isn't made in Austria it's more or less junk too.

 

[ZeeOSix]

2nd screenshot, 3rd filter down....How did that element filter get there?

Do it yourself model ... need to build your own canister.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I should add, I’m looking for the one that would be good enough for 5000 oil intervals.

Pretty much any oil filter an do that these days. What else defines a "best" oil filter to you?

 

[tblt44]

Champ xl syn what I run.
Not a clue if it's equal better ect