STP XL vs. Mobil 1 EP

[The Critic]

I need to buy a certain oil that is only available at AZ in a 5-qt + filter combo. I am not up to date with the various aftermarket filter options. I have the choice of a STP XL for $1 or a Mobil 1 EP for $4; is the Mobil 1 filter worth the extra money?

 

[ZeeOSix]

I'd get the STP XL since it's a Premium Guard spin-off. Mobil filters are made by Mann+Hummel these days, just a Purolator in a Mobil can.

 

[wemay]

I prefer STP XL. I even like the STP blue cans.

 

[Slick3914]

STP XL would be my choice.

 

[Glenda W.]

STP XL that’s PG made. Some areas still have Champ Labs made STP oil filters so you’ll have to check before purchase.

 

[RobbS]

I need to buy a certain oil that is only available at AZ in a 5-qt + filter combo. I am not up to date with the various aftermarket filter options. I have the choice of a STP XL for $1 or a Mobil 1 EP for $4; is the Mobil 1 filter worth the extra money?

Mobil1 EP oil and oil filter are worth the money for sure.
Puralator BOSS filter is a second option

 

[fantastic]

Save $3 ---> STP XL

Some of those Mobil 1 filters are just fine though.

 

[Kira]

a certain oil

We're listening....

 

[Sayjac]

Of the two, if the XL made by Premium Guard, I'd choose it. If it's made by Champ Labs (ecore), I'd choose the M1.

 

[JavierH19]

The PG made XL gets my vote but not all of them are from what I read.

 

[Urshurak776]

If you can tell us which filter part numbers we can tell you what we would recommend. If the STP is a PG, then get that.

 

[scoot]

STP XL filters I've seen cut open all have sloppy glue jobs .

 

[Glenda W.]

STP XL filters I've seen cut open all have sloppy glue jobs .

I have not seen this myself in PG made STP filters.

 

[scoot]

Went through some of Whip City's videos. Today's video was a Subaru filter, talk about a rock catcher, I don't even think it could catch rocks

 

[scoot]

I correct myself, it wasn't the STP XL that was overglued.

 

[Glenda W.]

Went through some of Whip City's videos. Today's video was a Subaru filter, talk about a rock catcher, I don't even think it could catch rocks

Yep, most OEM filters are in that 50%@20 micron range just like the Boss and Wix XP.

 

[iCurious]

Both are synthetic blend type media with same micron rating. Pick the cheaper one?

 

[ZeeOSix]

Both are synthetic blend type media with same micron rating. Pick the cheaper one?

I think the STP XL claims better efficiency (99% @ 20-25u) than the Mobil 1 EP, which is shown to be 99% @ 30u on their website.

https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants.../mobil1-extended-performance-oil-filters-faqs

 

[iCurious]

I think the STP XL claims better efficiency (99% @ 20-25u) than the Mobil 1 EP, which is shown to be 99% @ 30u on their website.

https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants.../mobil1-extended-performance-oil-filters-faqs

Impressive. Looks like they have upgraded from the past.

 

[The Critic]

Thank you, everyone!

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