Super Tech Oil Filter Media Material ?

[ChrisD46]

What is the filtering material media used in Super Tech 10,000 mile and 20,000 mile Oil Filters ?

 

[dwendt44]

The media looks and feels the same(?). Could be different 'grades' of
paper and synthetic blend. At least I hope it's better in the 20,000 mile
version. It is twice the price.

 

[wpod]

People buy a 20,000 mile oil thinking it is better yet change it a 5,000 miles .

 

[Scott S]

People buy a 20,000 mile oil thinking it is better yet change it a 5,000 miles .

The 20,000 mile oil is the same as the 10,000 mile oil.

 

[Scott S]

Here you go check it out..

 

[wemay]

Not all ingredients are listed on TDS.

 

[OVERKILL]

Not all ingredients are listed on TDS.

No, but they even have the same TBN, lol. They DO look identical giving those sheets a cursory glance.

 

[Scott S]

That's what Warren that's led me to believe.

 

[pbm]

I couldn't read those attachments that Scott S. posted but I wouldn't be surprised if the ST 10K and 20K oil filters are identical except for the blue 'silicone' ADBV on the 20K filter. If that's the case I would have no problem running the 10K filter for my typical 5 to 7K OCI...why pay more unless you plan on leaving the filter on for a year or more?

 

[brianl703]

Has anyone ever looked at the various oil filter media under a microscope? I'd think that'd be a very good way to see the differences in the various filter media.

 

[chemman]

The images posted were for motor oil. The OP was asking about oil filter media.

 

[JavierH19]

Here you go check it out..

Can you post a link to the pdf portal for future searches. I tried finding it but couldn't.

 

[Scott S]

Can you post a link to the pdf portal for future searches. I tried finding it but couldn't.

I called them up and got that..

 

[wemay]

No, but they even have the same TBN, lol. They DO look identical giving those sheets a cursory glance.

You know what, I didn't even notice that. My bad.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Wow 99% at 30 Microns so unimpressive its unbelievable.

 

[The Critic]

Wow 99% at 30 Microns so unimpressive its unbelievable.

That is probably still better than many Asian OEM filters.

 

[kschachn]

That is probably still better than many Asian OEM filters.

And certain other brands with low efficiency.

And those with torn media.

 

[ChrisD46]

I couldn't read those attachments that Scott S. posted but I wouldn't be surprised if the ST 10K and 20K oil filters are identical except for the blue 'silicone' ADBV on the 20K filter. If that's the case I would have no problem running the 10K filter for my typical 5 to 7K OCI...why pay more unless you plan on leaving the filter on for a year or more?

*Exactly ! ... After seeing both ST oil filters I could not determine the extra cost and perceived value between them ?

 

[ChrisD46]

Here is an approx. equal oil filter cost question for GDI engine owners : Would you rather use one Fram Ultra oil filter for two 5K OCI to total 10K miles or use two cheapest ST oil filters for 5K OCI's to total 10K miles ? So , change the Fram Ultra every other oil change or change with the cheapest ST oil filter every oil change ?

 

[ZeeOSix]

Here is an approx. equal oil filter cost question for GDI engine owners : Would you rather use one Fram Ultra oil filter for two 5K OCI to total 10K miles or use two cheapest ST oil filters for 5K OCI's to total 10K miles ? So , change the Fram Ultra every other oil change or change with the cheapest ST oil filter every oil change ?

Depends if the efficiency is a factor. If you want the efficiency, then run the Ultra 2x 5K OCIs.