Is Wix worth $2.29 more?

[87sammy]

My 99 F150 uses a Motorcraft fl400s. I can get this for 2.99. The Wix for my truck is 5.29. Is the Wix better or the same? Reguardless of cost.

 

[UncleS2]

Both of these filters have a silicone anti-drainback valve, yes? If prices were identical, I'd consider it a coin toss. Only advantage might be that Wix probably has a thicker shell- but if your filter is well-protected from road debris that's no real advantage.

But with Wix close to double the price of the MotorCraft, I'd get the MC every time. Just my opinion.

 

[ULVER]

Wix Rocks...

It's all basically what flavor ya like best. Guys 'N' filters: girls shopping for shoes...

 

[alreadygone]

Would you consider putting a Motorcraft filter on your Wix truck?

Seriously, it's an arguable point if Wix is better than Motorcraft, but,,, Motorcraft is Good Enough!!!!

 

[wavinwayne]

I like Wix better, since their website tells you everything you could ever want to know about their filters. Not so with Motorcraft.

Quality-wise, it's a toss-up. They're both better than they have to be.

 

[Volvohead]

For that price difference, go with the MC. The Wix might be a little better, but not that much so. The MC FL400S is a well made filter and you should have no problems with it.

 

[Colt]

An extra $4.58 a year for a couple of Wix filters is worth it to me.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

You can get Wix online for the same price as Motorcraft. Just buy enough or add a few 2nd vehicle oil filters -- maybe a few air filters to pay for the shipping costs. Fleetfilter.com

 

[Steve S]

No.

 

[speedtc]

I use wix on my focus. Only ford dealers carry the fl910 and there is a mom'n pops place that carries wix by my house.

 

[sambojoho]

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Originally posted by speedtc:
I use wix on my focus. Only ford dealers carry the fl910

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speedtc,
I was just at Wal Mart yesterday, and they had a bunch of the FL910 filters for around $3 each.

 

[T-Keith]

No in fact I'd take the Motorcraft if they were the same price. Purolator filters are a bit better IMO. Add to that the silicone ADBV, and threaded end bypass and it's a no brainer.