Napa Platinum 47356 cut open, 5400mi

[Sayjac]

This one run 8 months 2.5L Rogue, with RGT 5w20. Made 1/2019. Same oil with P1 PL14610 found on promo on Amazon, went back. Tried this Platinum on sale, ~$5, vehicle I help maintain. Appearance alone, seems a quality Wix made filter.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Thank you for the cut and post

Also, the Platinum is on sale again this month for $7.49

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Thank you for the cut and post

Also, the Platinum is on sale again this month for $7.49

Which puts it right between the price of the Tough Guard and the Ultra and their regular everyday Walmart price!

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Which puts it right between the price of the Tough Guard and the Ultra and their regular everyday Walmart price!

not for cartridge filters

The XG10246 is $14.47 at Walmart
The TG10246 is $11.94

Cartridge filters are usually priced higher than the spin-on type. Even at Napa, the regular price of the cartridge filter is more than for a spin-on, but when they're on sale, Napa puts them at the same price.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

not for cartridge filters

The XG10246 is $14.47 at Walmart
The TG10246 is $11.94

Cartridge filters are usually priced higher than the spin-on type. Even at Napa, the regular price of the cartridge filter is more than for a spin-on, but when they're on sale, Napa puts them at the same price.

I'm only interested in spin on filters I wouldn't own a car with a Cartridge. Beside isn't the filter in question a spin on in the opts first post in this thread?

 

[wemay]

I'm only interested in spin on filters I wouldn't own a car with a Cartridge. Beside isn't the filter in question a spin on in the opts first post in this thread?

Would that really be a deal breaker? For me that would be Cruise Control...got to have it.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I'm only interested in spin on filters I wouldn't own a car with a Cartridge. Beside isn't the filter in question a spin on in the opts first post in this thread?

That's because I mixed it up with another thread sorry

 

[diyjake]

not for cartridge filters

The XG10246 is $14.47 at Walmart
The TG10246 is $11.94

Cartridge filters are usually priced higher than the spin-on type. Even at Napa, the regular price of the cartridge filter is more than for a spin-on, but when they're on sale, Napa puts them at the same price.

I never understood why the cartridge filters are more expensive when they have less material.

 

[RamFan]

I never understood why the cartridge filters are more expensive when they have less material.

I think manufacturers fully took advantage of the “new” factor on this one.

 

[Sayjac]

I never understood why the cartridge filters are more expensive when they have less material.

I'd say the answer generally has to do with "economies of scale". There's significantly more spin on/canister filters produced so significantly lower cost per unit.

While I normally use the NG7356, always been satisfied and will continue, I thought for $5 Plat. worth a try specifically for vehicle in OP.

 

[volk06]

This is a great looking filter. I just can't bring myself to use it with the poor efficiency rating when I can get the fram ultra for the same price or cheaper (depending on napa platinum is on sale) with a higher efficiency rating.

 

[Soft Cars]

Is the micron rating still a mystery?

 

[ZeeOSix]

Is the micron rating still a mystery?

It's still "Proprietary" per WIX.

But you can see the tested efficiency here - the WIX XP and NAPA Platinum are the same filters:

~63% @ 20u

Would you all like to see ISO 4548-12 Oil Filter Lab Testing Comparison, Efficiency & Capacity, Pressure vs Flow, Bubble Point, and Burst?

I have this as a “watched” thread, so if you do happen to start a new one, could you put a note or link in this one to direct followers to the new thread? Thanks!! Yes, no problem I can do that.

bobistheoilguy.com

 

[Plawan]

Generally cartridge filter elements are cosmetically better built. No excess glue, uniform pleats without gaps, etc. ya know made the way they should be made regardless of if they are hidden inside a can or not. This is my guess why they cost more. More time spent on the details.