Mann vs Napa Platnum

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: tmorris1
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: Superflop
I'd just spin on/install a napa gold both have the same efficiency ...


But they don't have the same efficiency ... the Gold is better per WIX tech data.

Isn't the Platiunum geared toward longer drain intervals like 10-15k? Probably filter about the same, but my guess is the synthetic media is made to last a little longer.


The Platinum (aka WIX XP) is geared towards long use intervals. But the Gold's efficiency is almost twice as good as the Platinum's (95% vs 50% @ 20 microns). That's right from WIX tech data. People that don't care much about efficiency won't care, which is fine.

 

[SilverGt]

I don't quite understand why they would make the Platnum less efficient but made for longer intervals ??

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: SilverGt
I don't quite understand why they would make the Platnum less efficient but made for longer intervals ??


Probably so it doesn't clog up as much over a long use interval - that's what WIX Tech line will tell you if you called them and asked why. But the thing is, other full synthetic filters that are rated for long use intervals have much better efficiency.

 

[andrewp1998]

Its all about the durability and construction. efficiency talk is splitting hairs!

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: andrewp1998
Its all about the durability and construction. efficiency talk is splitting hairs!


There's a lot a "split" between those hairs in this case.