May not be quite as good a value as the $2 (on sale now at PB) Purolator Premium.
Purolator PureOne on Sale - Worth It ?
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For that price I'd buy at least half a dozen and I would rate the Pure one at 8-9. They are a good filter.
OK, what's better than the P1?
I have a box of OEMs I plan on using, but if I were to go 3rd-party...?
Just saw P1s in the local PepBoys, and they looked OK - nice blue metallic paint with a shiny sticker...you'd think people would actually see these things the way the make them!
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I have a box of OEMs I plan on using, but if I were to go 3rd-party...?
Just saw P1s in the local PepBoys, and they looked OK - nice blue metallic paint with a shiny sticker...you'd think people would actually see these things the way the make them!
Scott
I don't think anything is better than the Pure one at that price. IMHO, if you are doing your regular 3K oil changes then the OEMs will work just fine. Also,don't buy a filter based on what it looks like on the outside, it's the inside that counts.
^^^ I was being facetious! I thought it was funny that they put that effort into the looks...
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Scott
Hey, there is nothing wrong with "looking good" while working hard. Not needed, but there is nothing inherently wrong with it.
The ONLY complaint I would have is that they are not thread end bypass valves. That may be a minor thing to some.
I'd buy a couple for summer use.
The ONLY complaint I would have is that they are not thread end bypass valves. That may be a minor thing to some.
I'd buy a couple for summer use.
Actually they are $.01 after rebate. Helluva deal for a fine filter.
Purolator PureOne's are on sale this week at Fleet Farm for $ 4.95.
Is that a good value for that filter...?
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the best spin-on filter for true truck severe service, where would you rate it vs other high end filters like Amsoil EA, Wix, etc...?
Is that a good value for that filter...?
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the best spin-on filter for true truck severe service, where would you rate it vs other high end filters like Amsoil EA, Wix, etc...?
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Let's say it this way. I doubt that you will get anywhere near double (or more) out of any filter that costs double or more. At $4.95 ..I'd get a few.
I'll give PureOne an 8
I'll give PureOne an 8
It's a great filter, but not a great price unless it's an expensive number. Pep Boys sells most of them for $5.99 regular price. Last month there was a $3 rebate bringing the price to $2.99. AA sells some Purolators cheaper than PB, but I don't know off hand their P1 pricing, except for my Cummins which is $14 while their P+ is $4.99($2~$4 less than PB depending on store).
No worries Burbanite. In this case they function as good as they look!
Question for the experts - how many thousands of miles more will an engine last using PureONEs than an engine using SuperTechs?
Even at a discount, Amsoil is probably going to be close to twice as much as a P1. More if all they are selling is the new EA filters in their brand. DON'T buy WIX from them, much cheaper through FleetFilter or Filter1.
Ray: Interesting question, I honestly doubt anyone knows with any degree of certainty. My personal feeling is that if you keep the car long enough (over 150K), everything the same except the filter, the engine with the P1 will run better IE: use less oil, have better oil pressure and have better compression due to better filtering. I will also feel safer running the P1 for much longer than the ST. How much of it is in my mind and how much fact, only a guess.
Ray: Interesting question, I honestly doubt anyone knows with any degree of certainty. My personal feeling is that if you keep the car long enough (over 150K), everything the same except the filter, the engine with the P1 will run better IE: use less oil, have better oil pressure and have better compression due to better filtering. I will also feel safer running the P1 for much longer than the ST. How much of it is in my mind and how much fact, only a guess.
Ray, anyone that claims to know the answer to that question should be immediately stricken from the record as an "expert" on the subject!
Purolator PureOne does not flow nearly as well as most other filters. That is a problem. It filters so well it constricts the flow of oil to the engine.
My personal independent test lab has shown that there is a direct correlation with engine life and the amount you paid for your oil filter. Given that "factoid," your best bet is an Amsoil with M1 and K&N a close second. For example, I had two cars still running when junked. A '89 Chevrolet Cavalier with 226K and a '91 Mercury Tracer with 189K both using FRAM filters and 3K OCI's. So, do the math. ST = $2.07 and the Pure 1 = $5.99. That means you will get approximately three times the mileage if you use the Pure 1 filters. In my "personal independent lab test" if I had used a ST instead of the $4.00 Fram I could have only gotten 1/2 the milage out of my cars. I wish now I would have known about Amsoil products earlier, because I miss my Cavalier with no headliner, worn out seats, 10K alternator changes, leaking window seals, oil leaks at every gasket. She could still be mine if I had only known... your lab results may vary.
Oh, BTW, the only reason the cavalier went to the junk yard was becaue the A/C stopped working. That was the last straw here in Arizona! No more money into the pit. Didn't burn oil yet...just leaks everywhere. I wonder if I used better filtration if my engine seals would have lasted longer. Hmmmmmm.
BTW, I'm no "expert."
Oh, BTW, the only reason the cavalier went to the junk yard was becaue the A/C stopped working. That was the last straw here in Arizona! No more money into the pit. Didn't burn oil yet...just leaks everywhere. I wonder if I used better filtration if my engine seals would have lasted longer. Hmmmmmm.
BTW: If there are Pep Boys in your area, the P1's are $2.99 with rebate. A link to the form is in the "sales & rebates" section. Be aware though, according to SW, since they are 1/2 price you will only get 1/2 the mileage out of your engine you would expect if you paid full price.
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