Champ XL Oil Filter Efficiency

[ltslimjim]

Recently, someone suggested Champ XL line as an option in another thread. I found the PH2867XL for my car on RockAuto for under $4; before shipping.

So, I sent an email to their tech support about that particular oil filter asking for the efficiency rating.

I was emailed back stating the PH2867XL is 99% at 20micron. I wonder who makes them? Their email was firstbrandsgroup. Isn’t that the same as who owns Fram?

Anyway, just passing along the info. It was from a tech support line specifically so it may hold more weight as being accurate. I would put it on par with a PureONE at least therefore.

.02 cheers

 

[ZeeOSix]

First Brands Group owns Fram and Champion Labs.

First Brands Group (formerly TRICO Group) Acquires Brake Parts Inc. And Champion Laboratories Inc.

First Brands Group, a global automotive parts manufacturer, has acquired Brake Parts Inc (BPI), which manufactures and markets brake products including the full line of Raybestos branded brake parts, and Champion Laboratories Inc., a full-line filtration manufacturer with LuberFiner as a leading...

www.aftermarketnews.com

 

[ltslimjim]

First Brands Group owns Fram and Champion Labs.

First Brands Group (formerly TRICO Group) Acquires Brake Parts Inc. And Champion Laboratories Inc.

First Brands Group, a global automotive parts manufacturer, has acquired Brake Parts Inc (BPI), which manufactures and markets brake products including the full line of Raybestos branded brake parts, and Champion Laboratories Inc., a full-line filtration manufacturer with LuberFiner as a leading...

www.aftermarketnews.com

I see their XL line as superior to an M1, being 99% at 30micron; unless somehow the holding capacity is terrible on the XL but it is marketed as an extended service option.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Yep, the XL looks like a pretty good and efficient filter. Here's a new filter cup open and inspection.

 

[ltslimjim]

Yep, the XL looks like a pretty good and efficient filter. Here's a new filter cup open and inspection.

Thanks, the comments had someone saying they also emailed and got the 99% @ 20micron rating as well as a 15,000 mile limit. Pretty good!

 

[ZeeOSix]

Note that the date code on the Champ Labs XL filter in the video above is 071917 = Jul 19, 2017, and the video was posted on YT on May 25, 2021. So looks to be old stock. Wonder what the date code will be on the RockAuto LX?

 

[ZeeOSix]

http://champmicro.dhchicagostaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ChampXL_Flyer.pdf

 

[JeffKeryk]

Who sells Champ filters? I think the only place I have seen them is at Quickie Lubes...

 

[ltslimjim]

Who sells Champ filters? I think the only place I have seen them is at Quickie Lubes...

Locally, that’s a good question. I may snag one from RockAuto for a run. Maybe mail it used to @53' Stude !

 

[ltslimjim]

Note that the date code on the Champ Labs XL filter in the video above is 071917 = Jul 19, 2017, and the video was posted on YT on May 25, 2021. So looks to be old stock. Wonder what the date code will be on the RockAuto LX?

Hmm, I would hope the backstock wouldn’t be that old just as a preference. I would trust RA to be a little more consistent with that as opposed to say a random Amazon seller; where it currently is sold for $8.99 (same price as PureONE)…

 

[NormanBuntz]

These filters can be purchased directly from www.servicechamp.com if you set up an account. A minimum purchase amount may be required.

 

[bullwinkle]

These filters can be purchased directly from www.servicechamp.com if you set up an account. A minimum purchase amount may be required.

They’re very hesitant to sign up anyone who isn’t a quick lube or a full service garage, I’ve tried several times. I just buy them from Rock Auto when they’re available at a good price.

 

[bullwinkle]

Recently, someone suggested Champ XL line as an option in another thread. I found the PH2867XL for my car on RockAuto for under $4; before shipping.

So, I sent an email to their tech support about that particular oil filter asking for the efficiency rating.

I was emailed back stating the PH2867XL is 99% at 20micron. I wonder who makes them? Their email was firstbrandsgroup. Isn’t that the same as who owns Fram?

Anyway, just passing along the info. It was from a tech support line specifically so it may hold more weight as being accurate. I would put it on par with a PureONE at least therefore.

.02 cheers

Let me know who you emailed that actually responded, I’ve asked on Champion Labs website about the standard cheap jobber filters what the efficiency and bypass rating is on the PH500, no response yet.

 

[Ignatius]

Let me know who you emailed that actually responded, I’ve asked on Champion Labs website about the standard cheap jobber filters what the efficiency and bypass rating is on the PH500, no response yet.

93% @ 20 microns, bypass spec varies but they previously listed that information on the website in a PDF.

 

[bullwinkle]

93% @ 20 microns, bypass spec varies but they previously listed that information on the website in a PDF.

Thanks, I'm halfway there! Good enough for a beater car filter. I'm mainly wondering if the PH500 has the 22 PSI bypass (newer GM) or the older 8-12 PSI bypass (older GM), not sure if a combo valve could do 22 if it wanted to.

 

[Job]

I like those filters, but would want to know the dates they were made. I just bought some Motorcrafts from Amazon and they were made like three weeks before. I can’t imagine they sell boatloads of these XL filters. I didn't even think they were still made.

 

[tyman]

http://champmicro.dhchicagostaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ChampXL_Flyer.pdf

Hm interesting

 

[ltslimjim]

Let me know who you emailed that actually responded, I’ve asked on Champion Labs website about the standard cheap jobber filters what the efficiency and bypass rating is on the PH500, no response yet.

Here is the address I emailed:

[email protected]

 

[bullwinkle]

Here is the address I emailed:

[email protected]

Awesome, I'll try it.

 

[Ignatius]

Here's another good video on the subject filter series. This one uses a unique plate instead of a leaf spring or coil spring: