I haven't been on the forum for years so excuse me for asking this one question (I did search, a lot):
Which oil filter is considered the "best" on the market (2025 USA)?
I've been using the Purolator BOSS PBL30001 (PH8A 3/4-19 equivalent size) and don't have any complaints. I did read about the large micron particles that got past this filter but also read that that may have been an error?? I've been using this BOSS filter (PBL30001) since it first came out and have done serial EOA's with good results (very low wear metals).
The problem I'm having is that this particular PBL30001 filter may have been discontinued ie: all I can find are filters that are a couple years old at a few Advance Auto stores. They weren't even on the main display shelf, the clerk had to go to the back storeroom shelves to find one or two that looked like they'd been around for years and all had the older design HEX shaped box. I called Purolator customer service and the lady on the phone didn't have much information. She said the PBL30001 was a good/active part number but didn't realize the PBL30001 filter was essentially absent from store shelves.
Filter type and usage: spin-on filter, synthetic oil, normally aspirated Gasoline/Petrol engine, normal driving, once per year (10,000-12,000 mile) oil/filter changes.
What I'm looking for (my definition of best):
Highest micron rating (lowest micron size particles removed at the highest percent) but still flow adequately
Filter media that can hold up for at least a year/15,000 miles without falling apart using full synthetic oil
A very good anti-drainback valve (my filter is mounted horizontally so it tends to drain out more easily than filters in other positions)
A filter that won't bypass more than absolutely necessary
Preferably Made in USA (Made in Japan or Germany, maybe).
I've read dozens of threads trying to get the answer myself but honestly they all seem to get so deep into the weeds with varying opinions my eyes start to bleed. So as not to start another long confusing thread with conflicting or personal opinions, is there someone (?moderator or known expert) that can list the top engine oil filter(s) (in the PH8A size) available today??
If an expert lists a particular filter, please include the supporting data (or links).
Thanks
Which oil filter is considered the "best" on the market (2025 USA)?
I've been using the Purolator BOSS PBL30001 (PH8A 3/4-19 equivalent size) and don't have any complaints. I did read about the large micron particles that got past this filter but also read that that may have been an error?? I've been using this BOSS filter (PBL30001) since it first came out and have done serial EOA's with good results (very low wear metals).
The problem I'm having is that this particular PBL30001 filter may have been discontinued ie: all I can find are filters that are a couple years old at a few Advance Auto stores. They weren't even on the main display shelf, the clerk had to go to the back storeroom shelves to find one or two that looked like they'd been around for years and all had the older design HEX shaped box. I called Purolator customer service and the lady on the phone didn't have much information. She said the PBL30001 was a good/active part number but didn't realize the PBL30001 filter was essentially absent from store shelves.
Filter type and usage: spin-on filter, synthetic oil, normally aspirated Gasoline/Petrol engine, normal driving, once per year (10,000-12,000 mile) oil/filter changes.
What I'm looking for (my definition of best):
Highest micron rating (lowest micron size particles removed at the highest percent) but still flow adequately
Filter media that can hold up for at least a year/15,000 miles without falling apart using full synthetic oil
A very good anti-drainback valve (my filter is mounted horizontally so it tends to drain out more easily than filters in other positions)
A filter that won't bypass more than absolutely necessary
Preferably Made in USA (Made in Japan or Germany, maybe).
I've read dozens of threads trying to get the answer myself but honestly they all seem to get so deep into the weeds with varying opinions my eyes start to bleed. So as not to start another long confusing thread with conflicting or personal opinions, is there someone (?moderator or known expert) that can list the top engine oil filter(s) (in the PH8A size) available today??
If an expert lists a particular filter, please include the supporting data (or links).
Thanks
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