Which would be your choice? I've never used either but I see those are the 2 cheapest listed for my car on RA
Pro-tec vs Champion lab filters
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I could be mistaken, but I recall the Pro-Tec to be a "white-box" Wix filter.
I think some people have some preferences on design, but it is safe to say that most of these <$3 jobber filters will function similarly. In other words, equally poor.
I think some people have some preferences on design, but it is safe to say that most of these <$3 jobber filters will function similarly. In other words, equally poor.
As noted Champ Labs makes different tier filters, the lowest 'Champ Labs labeled' (on RA) filters would be similar to or same as current Super Tech line, value/jobber. Majority of those applications are ecore filters using a combo valve. As noted the P-T is Wix's lowest tier, jobber tier filter recommended for 3-5k miles by Wix. They have Wix type construction and some use combo valves.
Looking at your signature applications with the exception of the 09 they are GM with block bypass, combo valve not applicable. They would be ecores.
So given the choice between two listed only, because of construction preference I'd go with the ProTec. In reality if run 3-5k miles, likely not to make much difference.
Looking at your signature applications with the exception of the 09 they are GM with block bypass, combo valve not applicable. They would be ecores.
So given the choice between two listed only, because of construction preference I'd go with the ProTec. In reality if run 3-5k miles, likely not to make much difference.
Originally Posted by The Critic
I could be mistaken, but I recall the Pro-Tec to be a "white-box" Wix filter.
I think some people have some preferences on design, but it is safe to say that most of these div>
OTOH, there are many engines out there with 200K or more that never ran anything but jobber filters.
If the oil/filter are changed regularly from new.....I doubt the more expensive filter matters much. However, if I bought
a used car that seemed neglected (oil change wise)….I'd probably run a filter with better dirt holding capacity to clean it up...
I could be mistaken, but I recall the Pro-Tec to be a "white-box" Wix filter.
I think some people have some preferences on design, but it is safe to say that most of these div>
OTOH, there are many engines out there with 200K or more that never ran anything but jobber filters.
If the oil/filter are changed regularly from new.....I doubt the more expensive filter matters much. However, if I bought
a used car that seemed neglected (oil change wise)….I'd probably run a filter with better dirt holding capacity to clean it up...
"Champ oil filters meet or exceed original equipment requirements for fit, function and performance."
https://champfiltration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Oil_Flyer.pdf
I have and will use them with confidence that they are doing the job intended.
https://champfiltration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Oil_Flyer.pdf
I have and will use them with confidence that they are doing the job intended.
Linked is a dissection thread of a ProTec Filter, equivalent to Napa ProSelect which are posted here more often. That specific application uses a combo valve as does the equivalent Champ ecore filter.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2430381/1
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2430381/1
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