Is high end oil filter necessary for high performing cars or cars that don't get drive often ?

[MetalSlug]

I went to LMR Texas motor speed way mustang/ ford show today.

I have this habit of want to see what oil filter owner is using in those high HP cars or super low miles antique cars.


90% of oils filter I saw is under $5 oil filter accept motorcraft ( STP blue, regular purolator, microguard and factory motorcraft oil filter ( FL500s, FL820S, FL1A... )

There a 1200hp mustang with a regular blue STP oil filter that the owner take around the Texas motor speed way.

there an all brand new 93 Mustang cobra less then 100 miles with a original ford oil filter.

There a big blower roof style mustang with a mobil 1 oil filter

9-10 Cobra R was their using only factory motorcraft oil filter that owner change oil every 3-4 years

I wonder is high end oil filter really nessary for high HP, vintage cars that put less then 200 miles a years and change oil every 3-5 years ?

 

[MetalSlug]

I been to many cars show, and I never see high end oil filter ( amsoils, fram ( ultra, endurance )......

The brand oil filter I seen the most is mobil 1 oil filter. Second is napa gold.

 

[MetalSlug]

 

[RazorsEdge]

If you're changing oil in a lot of these high horsepower engines, is the filter the most important thing?! Usually they change the oil so often it's really not needed to run the absolute best oil filter imo.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Define "high end" oil filter?

 

[FowVay]

Most super expensive Ferrari cars come with cheapy UFI or Purflux oil filters. Just because they charge $100 for one doesn't mean it's superior to the items the mass market consumes.

I personally think we overanalyze these things and place too much emphasis on areas that I am certain the design engineers have reviewed and debated ad nauseum.

 

[edyvw]

All Euro cars, including high-end sports cars, come with MANN, MAHLE, or Hengst. And there is nothing special about them.
I track my BMW and always use OEM filters, MANN, or Hengst. On the other hand, I was changing the oil in friend's BMW 335 with an N55 engine (the same oil filter as in my car), and the K&N filter he brought did not fit properly. It has too much movement on the cage. That is far more important, to fit properly than whether filter is MANN, FRAM or STP.

 

[Bettez88]

I’ve been to a lot of car shows and I’ve seen my fair share of extra guards on beautiful classic American muscle. That or Oem filters. The only ones you can really see from the top easily are the fords mostly

 

[Patman]

Truth be told it doesn’t matter what oil filter you use if you have a classic car that’s only getting driven a few hundred miles per year

 

[SC Maintenance]

All Euro cars, including high-end sports cars, come with MANN, MAHLE, or Hengst. And there is nothing special about them.
I track my BMW and always use OEM filters, MANN, or Hengst. On the other hand, I was changing the oil in friend's BMW 335 with an N55 engine (the same oil filter as in my car), and the K&N filter he brought did not fit properly. It has too much movement on the cage. That is far more important, to fit properly than whether filter is MANN, FRAM or STP.

I have been using Hengst made in Poland canister filters, and I really like the build quality. I wish however it had a silicon ADBV.

I ordered a Mahle filter and it had a strange 2 piece base plate. I found it pretty odd and won't likely use it. Posted about it here. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/unique-mahle-filter-construction.379891/

I agree, there is nothing special needed on these special cars.

 

[bullwinkle]

I could make a case that if it's not driven much, then a synthetic media filter would be a BETTER option because the media would last longer then cellulose/blend.

 

[pzev]

I think as long as the filter is designed and specified for the particular application, it should be ok, whether you cheap out or not. When you step outside the realm of standard specifications though, that's when you can run into trouble.

I've seen plenty of "oops" photos of people with modified engine oiling systems running into issues with cheap filters. I remember one off this forum regarding chevy hot rod and a collapsed E-Core champ labs filter. That engine had the internal bypass settings increased substantially and they were running a 50wt oil. Straight up flattened the filter, a filter that would have been fine on the stock application.

 

[joekingcorvette]

I have been using a cheap AC Delco PF64 on my stock 460 hp Corvette Stingray. I don't believe there is any need to use an expensive filter. Most car shows I go to have regular factory or Fram filters on the vehicles with a mixed bag of everything else. When I go to Walmart I can never get the factory Ford filter my F-150 takes so I just buy it ahead of time from Amazon.

 

[ATex7239]

I’ve use Fram EG and TG on several modified engines for what that’s worth. Never had an issue.

Fram and OEM have always been my preferred choices. Though with Fram’s current quality cannot really say I like them as much anymore.

 

[Marcozi]

MANN and only MANN.

 

[Fair enough]

I could make a case that if it's not driven much, then a synthetic media filter would be a BETTER option because the media would last longer then cellulose/blend.

That is a very good case to make. Some info is out there I guess. The Boss with polyester material is pretty long lasting I bet.

 

[JRay’07]

Like with many other products, there are diminishing returns with respect to price and performance. As long as the filter is free from manufacturing defects it will be suitable for its intended application.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

I try to stick with the filters that are 99+ percent at 20 microns. Generally, $8 or under most of us should be able to afford a filter that costs us .0016 cents a mile or less.

 

[daniel327]

What a "high end" filter? My Toyota (2AR-FE) uses a cartridge style filter with a plastic housing, so it's very easy to compare the filter media across brands. I've compared a $36 Ryco filter cartridge with a $3 OEMassive cartridge and a $7 Cooper cartridge. Based on my observations, there's no discernible difference between these brands. So, my choice is to use the $3 cartridge and spend the money saved on better oil or beer.

 

[Enthusiast]

I used to use Fram Endurance on my Viper but now I think I am going to use the spec Viper filter after reviewing conversations on Viper forums. The Viper filter has a very thick canister that holds up to the pressure of the oil pump. Some who used other filters experienced the filter failing. As much as I prefer a synthetic filter, I want to make sure the filter I am using on this unique engine will hold up. I don't really drive that many miles on an oil change so I am not as concerned and the Viper spec filter has a VERY thick media so I am not as concerned about it tearing