As we all probably know, we've taken it for granted that Wix oil filters and NAPA Gold oil filters are the same filters, just re-branded. However, sometimes we come across different information for the filters when comparing O'Reilly's and Wix's data to NAPA's data. I took it upon myself to first try to find some answers via chat on NAPA's and O'Reilly's websites. Being unable to get an actual answer from those technicians, I went ahead and emailed my question to O'Reilly, NAPA, and Wix. I am currently awaiting response from all three, and it may not be until tomorrow that I get them. In the mean time, I figured I'd make a thread here in case anyone would like to hear the answers I will get.
The question I sent to them is in regards to 2 Wix filters and their NAPA Gold equivalents, but I'm hoping the answer(s) I receive should be able to correlate with any discrepancies found between Wix and NAPA Gold filters.
Question:
"I know that currently Wix oil filters and NAPA Gold filters are the same, or are supposed to be anyway. I have a question regarding two oil filters, and their NAPA Gold equivalents.
1) According to O'Reilly's and Wix's data, the Wix 51592 has a nominal micron rating of 19, but according to NAPA the Gold 1592 has a nominal micron rating of 16, and can filter down to 8 (at a lower percentage).
2) According to O'Reilly's and Wix's data, the Wix 51087 has a nominal micron rating of 25, but according to NAPA the Gold 1087 has a nominal micron rating of 24, and can filter down to 8 (at a lower percentage).
What is the reason for these discrepancies in micron ratings, and shouldn't the Wix and NAPA Gold filters be rated the same if they are indeed technically the same filters?"
I will post the responses I receive from them in this thread as I get them.
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The question I sent to them is in regards to 2 Wix filters and their NAPA Gold equivalents, but I'm hoping the answer(s) I receive should be able to correlate with any discrepancies found between Wix and NAPA Gold filters.
Question:
"I know that currently Wix oil filters and NAPA Gold filters are the same, or are supposed to be anyway. I have a question regarding two oil filters, and their NAPA Gold equivalents.
1) According to O'Reilly's and Wix's data, the Wix 51592 has a nominal micron rating of 19, but according to NAPA the Gold 1592 has a nominal micron rating of 16, and can filter down to 8 (at a lower percentage).
2) According to O'Reilly's and Wix's data, the Wix 51087 has a nominal micron rating of 25, but according to NAPA the Gold 1087 has a nominal micron rating of 24, and can filter down to 8 (at a lower percentage).
What is the reason for these discrepancies in micron ratings, and shouldn't the Wix and NAPA Gold filters be rated the same if they are indeed technically the same filters?"
I will post the responses I receive from them in this thread as I get them.
Click to reveal..