Supertech micron rating

[Shup1]

Is there anyplace that lists the micron rating for Super Tech filters???

I am looking at the differance between WIX 57620 and SuperTech 3976A (Since I got 12 @ $1.50.two stores in NC with clearance due to package change)

 

[The_Champ]

According to Champion, Supertech's manufacturer, the Supertech micron rating is proprietary information through Wal-Mart but, these filters are made to replace oem style, and are comparable to most aftermarket replacements.

 

[Gary Allan]

I'd guesstimate that they're in the 30um-35um range on the nominal rating. Just about right for the short use user.

 

[Dyoel182]

I'd go lower than that honestly. If a Wix can do 19 with a paper filter element then the ST/STP should be pretty close.

 

[Gary Allan]

Yes, but it depends on your length of service. If you're dumping the oil every so many miles, you don't have as much particle production. The same level/number of larger particles can be present in a finer filtered engine with oil that is in service longer.

..and you don't need to pay twice to 3X the amount to do it. There's little sense to using a top tier filter in a short use application.

The actual rating of an ST would probably be better than 35um nominal. I should not have used that word as it implies the 50% level on a single pass test. They're well suited for 3-5000 miles OCIs.

 

[Steve S]

No one remembers I think it was 427 bubble point test of the filters?

 

[Steve S]

Greases oil filter study .