Hi there, I’ve been using the Fram Ultra XG7317 on an 07 Honda Fit almost exclusively for years. Due to the recent updates on the Ultra, I figured to peek around at other options for the 10k-13k intervals it typically sees.
So, while I may stick with the Ultra; as it’s efficiency and holding capacity are supposedly still excellent, I’m looking at a few options outside of Fram as the perception is a cost cutting move.
What I’m looking for is a filter with a min. 95% @ 20micron or 99% at 25 micron. I believe this minimum excludes the likes of the M1-110A(99% at 30) WixXP 57356XP or the Boss PBL14610.
So far, my list includes-
Wix 57356 95% @ 20 per their website; “possibly” 99% at 23micron per some of their updated numbers I’ve read on 3 other filters tested.
PureONE PL14610 exact Efficiency?; supposedly 99% @ 25micron at least. Seems to have solved the tearing issues from years past.
Royal Purple 10-2867 99% at 25micron and 98.7% at 20micron. Though the filter test ran on the Chevy showed 99% at 20micron.
^Of those, I like that the RP is fully synthetic and is a wire backed media. This got me looking on some recent cut up YT videos by Whip City Wrencher.
The updated Ultra XG7317- Media is 101.5 Sq In
The RP 10-2867- Media is 51.6 Sq In
A little bit surprising that the Ultra has almost twice the total media. So, why would I pay more for the RP? Closest to the Ultra in efficiency, but what’s the downside; other than cost? I change the oil once every 8 months or so; usually by 12k-13k. Mostly highway miles. I don’t “think” holding capacity is really an issue for me. Those 3 seem to be my best options so far. Any suggestions or opinion?
Side note- I noticed several unused filters cut open with excess glue around the end caps. It was then easily scraped off with a fingernail. The YT has a PureONE cutting that’s covered in excess glue. Not necessarily a problem if the flow is toward media? Anyone have thoughts on cleanliness of the mp? Harmless?
So, while I may stick with the Ultra; as it’s efficiency and holding capacity are supposedly still excellent, I’m looking at a few options outside of Fram as the perception is a cost cutting move.
What I’m looking for is a filter with a min. 95% @ 20micron or 99% at 25 micron. I believe this minimum excludes the likes of the M1-110A(99% at 30) WixXP 57356XP or the Boss PBL14610.
So far, my list includes-
Wix 57356 95% @ 20 per their website; “possibly” 99% at 23micron per some of their updated numbers I’ve read on 3 other filters tested.
PureONE PL14610 exact Efficiency?; supposedly 99% @ 25micron at least. Seems to have solved the tearing issues from years past.
Royal Purple 10-2867 99% at 25micron and 98.7% at 20micron. Though the filter test ran on the Chevy showed 99% at 20micron.
^Of those, I like that the RP is fully synthetic and is a wire backed media. This got me looking on some recent cut up YT videos by Whip City Wrencher.
The updated Ultra XG7317- Media is 101.5 Sq In
The RP 10-2867- Media is 51.6 Sq In
A little bit surprising that the Ultra has almost twice the total media. So, why would I pay more for the RP? Closest to the Ultra in efficiency, but what’s the downside; other than cost? I change the oil once every 8 months or so; usually by 12k-13k. Mostly highway miles. I don’t “think” holding capacity is really an issue for me. Those 3 seem to be my best options so far. Any suggestions or opinion?
Side note- I noticed several unused filters cut open with excess glue around the end caps. It was then easily scraped off with a fingernail. The YT has a PureONE cutting that’s covered in excess glue. Not necessarily a problem if the flow is toward media? Anyone have thoughts on cleanliness of the mp? Harmless?
If that’s so, I believe they claim 95% at 20 micron. 
Not sure I’d run one beyond 10k to be safe tho. One of the reasons I listed the ones I’m considering is their construction seems durable for extended intervals.
