Mitsubishi MZ690072 Virgin C&P

[Zee09]

So you actually spent more than $4 for a filter.......

I'll deal with you later

 

[Zee09]

The vehicle has one of these on it now and will cut it in the future.
Factory installed new vehicle

 

[walterjay]

I must say that is one of the nicest filters I have ever seen.

 

[Zee09]

Just to be clear this is a Mitsubishi oem filter and at the bottom it does say made by Denso.
The made by Denso is at the baseplate end where the filter is cut.

I think I showed the model number instead just to clarify.

 

[Zee09]

 

[KCJeep]

That is one impressive looking filter. The blue is a nice unique touch as well. Am I correct in understanding actual efficiency is unknown?

 

[Zee09]

That is one impressive looking filter. The blue is a nice unique touch as well. Am I correct in understanding actual efficiency is unknown?

I never researched it. The box or filter doesn't say anything but I will look and see elsewhere... it has other advantages that I like...thanks

 

[Zee09]

So far all I see is you won't get the info. I think I'll call Mitsubishi direct
this week just to know

 

[Zee09]

The baseplate seal won't fall out like my last Baldwin did. You will need a knife to pry it and pull it off which I like...

 

[Lonzbera]

I remember a guy on an Evo forum did some tests that I couldn’t tell you what they were now. However the Mitsubishi factory filters were the worst ones letting most of the solids through.
He wasn’t able to get any solid data from manufactures either but I think it’s been at least 10 years if not longer since that post.

After going through the aftermarket choices I went back to this one for my Lancer.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Denso made filters, like for Toyota seem to have pretty bad efficiency. Denso also makes OEM Yamaha oil filters, and I have an ISO 4548-12 test report on those and they show the same basic 45-50% @ 20u efficiency - even worse with debris loading.

 

[KCJeep]

Here ya' go, I've got exactly what you need to make those perfect.

 

[Zee09]

Here ya' go, I've got exactly what you need to make those perfect.

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I always liked the Pennzoil yellow

 

[KCJeep]

I always liked the Pennzoil yellow

Me too, nothing special inside though.

 

[Zee09]

Me too, nothing special inside though.

Yeah a

 

[ARCOgraphite]

The baseplate seal won't fall out like my last Baldwin did. You will need a knife to pry it and pull it off which I like...

Nice c&p. Thank you. Looks typical Thailand Denso built to a high standard that we expect buy sadly don't see much from aftermarket soup cans.

Did you happen to burn test the adbv? I know blue usually = Si rubber but ...

Also If you roll out the media, can you verify that all of the folded pleats are glued all the way from one fold to the next?

Oh, I forgot to ding you for cutting an unused part like I ding Stude. I must concede , it makes for a much less messy job.

thx again - Arco

 

[Zee09]

Nice c&p. Thank you. Looks typical Thailand Denso built to a high standard that we expect buy sadly don't see much from aftermarket soup cans.

Did you happen to burn test the adbv? I know blue usually = Si rubber but ...

Also If you roll out the media, can you verify that all of the folded pleats are glued all the way from one fold to the next?

Oh, I forgot to ding you for cutting an unused part like I ding Stude. I must concede , it makes for a much less messy job.

thx again - Arco

Thanks Arco....
I work with seal materials so I knew by the smell and feel and a few other tricks but I did do the 200 yard walk to and from the shop to get my torch as I had no matches here....
I fired it up and yes it's 8000% silicone.

The filter media is extremely robust
and has sealed translucent rings top and bottom. It doesn't crush like a EG or TG.
I did not cut it but I don't see any issues with it.

When I squeezed the adbv it proved to me before burning it was silicone.
Notice the white line showing through the color. That told me what it was amongst other things.

Also the baseplate seal has an undercut and Is actually hard to remove and reinstall. It ain't going anywhere.

 

[Bill7]

Thanks for the c&p!! Filter looks great! Unfortunately it won’t pass some members country of origin test

Since a significant number of filters made in the USA are made by First Brands, USA = Fail, any other region = Pass.

 

[Bill7]

So far all I see is you won't get the info. I think I'll call Mitsubishi direct
this week just to know

Please let us know if you've confirmed the efficiency #'s and what they turned out to be. Thanks.

 

[Zee09]

Please let us know if you've confirmed the efficiency #'s and what they turned out to be. Thanks.

I have confirmed that it really doesn't matter as a defective Fram has no efficiency. So if you figure that in plus it's oem that works for me. Maybe not others but it is what it is.