Motorcraft filter efficiency data

[Roger]

I noticed that Ford lists oil filter efficiency data on their Motorcraft catalog web site. Motorcraft Just look up a filter using the "search a vehicle" feature and then click the i symbol in front of the filter number. That brings up a product spec box with the relevant data in it.

If I'm reading the info correctly, the FL-1A and FL820S filters are 80% efficient at 20 microns. Is that good?

Wix lists their cross referenced 51515 filter to the FL-1A at 2/20=19/41, and the 51372 filter to the 820S at 2/20=12/25. Looks like the Fl-1A is more efficient than the 51515 while the 51372 and 820S are comparable.

 

[crimsontide]

i guess that proves that they dont have the pure one filter media.....more like the premium plus media

 

[Filter guy]

Roger..

Wix 51515 would be 50% efficient at 19 microns.
95% efficient at 41 microns. That's what the 2/20 means.

51372 would be 50% efficient at 12 microns. And 95% efficient at 25 microns.

The question would be...how does that extrapolate out versus 80% efficient at 20 microns?

Have fun...

 

[Roger]

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The question would be...how does that extrapolate out versus 80% efficient at 20 microns?

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Exactly! But in the meantime, if I had to choose between a filter 50% efficient at 19 microns and one 80% efficient at 20 microns...

 

[Brian Miller_dup1]

I'll stick with Motorcraft filters on my truck!

80% of 20 um particles sounds pretty good to me! Seems to be a little better than the Wix numbers.

Thanks for the info on the Motorcraft filters BTW

Brian

 

[oilcan]

Are the Motorcraft filters sold at WalMart the same in quality as what you can buy from the dealer?

 

[Big Jim]

Yes, it is the same filter.

 

[crimsontide]

my queastion is does the motorcraft beat the baldwin and wix.....i thought the wix was round 88% @ 20 microns, and the baldwin was round 94% @20 microns???

 

[crimsontide]

can anyone verify the wix and baldwins micron ratings??????