So, both of the cars use OEM oil filters....
I have about 8 years worth of both.
Honda Filtech 15400-PLM-A01 and Subaru Tokyo Roki 15208AA160.
I have a few others as well....Fram Ultra, PureOne, etc....whatever the flavor of the month on here was.
The more I test these filters, the more I like the OEM flow over filtration. I find that I have less start up noise and more of a free revving engine with the OEM over the less flow, more filtration filters. I also think more flow will cause less wear at startup especially since the engine is not starved because of a lower flow filter.
I really don't think that 99.99999% filtration is necessary when it comes to the particle size that these filters are filtering. (I know it is an exaggeration)
I am also comparing filters with the right specs, ADBV design, etc... If all things are equal except for the filter media, which is more important, flow vs. filtration in your opinion?
What are your thoughts?
I am leaning toward flow.....
I have about 8 years worth of both.
Honda Filtech 15400-PLM-A01 and Subaru Tokyo Roki 15208AA160.
I have a few others as well....Fram Ultra, PureOne, etc....whatever the flavor of the month on here was.
The more I test these filters, the more I like the OEM flow over filtration. I find that I have less start up noise and more of a free revving engine with the OEM over the less flow, more filtration filters. I also think more flow will cause less wear at startup especially since the engine is not starved because of a lower flow filter.
I really don't think that 99.99999% filtration is necessary when it comes to the particle size that these filters are filtering. (I know it is an exaggeration)
I am also comparing filters with the right specs, ADBV design, etc... If all things are equal except for the filter media, which is more important, flow vs. filtration in your opinion?
What are your thoughts?
I am leaning toward flow.....