Question About the Need for an Extended Life Fltr

[Hot_Ajax]

I use the basic M1 5W-30, and change it at around 8500 or 9000 miles. Do I need to be shelling out for extended life filters? Or will a good filter from Wix or similar quality do the trick? Thanks for your opinions. Why did I pick that number of miles? Any more than that the oil starts looking disgusting when I change it.

 

[pbm]

On a well maintained (CLEAN) engine a high quality standard oil filter should be fine for that OCI. On a previously neglected engine, where the Mobil 1 is doing a lot of cleaning, I would spring for the higher capacity Fram Ultra, Wix Platinum, Mobil 1 etc...filter.

 

[jk_636]

For distances like that I would get an extended life filter. For a couple bucks more you have piece of mind.

 

[3800Series]

I like the Fram ultras. Only about $9

Dual synthetic filter media's
Each media is re-enforced by a metal screen.
Rated for 15k miles
Silicone anti drain back

99% filtration at 20 microns.

Say what you want about Fram but this is a top shelf filter.

Fram's known for cheap filters since 90% of people and company's go for cheapest. For the 10% that don't the made the ultra

 

[tommygunn]

Wix filters are high quality! I wouldn't hesitate to use them for 9k.

 

[KCJeep]

A mid tier filter like a Fram Tough Guard, Wix or Napa Gold would be a good choice for runs of that length IMO.