What filter is considered best now?
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Some are finding them on ebay, I cleaned-out my local Canadian Tire when I heard the OG Ultra was going away.
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Ebay.
Watch the dates. I’ve purchased some that showed up three or four years old. Not necessarily a problem for smaller numbers, but I wouldn’t want two dozen that old.
Amazon will often have Pentius XL filters at around $5 per.
Best ?
Mobil 1 no longer on the best list for me lol.
Only Carquest premium , Autozone STP
Mobil 1 no longer on the best list for me lol.
Only Carquest premium , Autozone STP
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You can go OE on both from walmart
I'm good for awhile on my cart filter car, but canister one I just purchased a PGEL.
I just bought the Pentius XL (12 pack) from Amazon for about $5/per.
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Just be sure and check the STPs. Not all are PG
Ones at my Autozones are Pg Made. Same with the M1’s all PG made now
Not sure about that, as Highline Warren doesn't seem to have any connection to PGI.
Carlostrece
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IMO
NAPA Gold (NG) is the best. It's made by Premium Guard (PG), but NG is slightly better than other premium filters made by PG.
A close second is Oreilly Microgard Select (MS) and others based on (same as) PG EX, and also the Pentius premium line of filters.
MS costs $3.49 less than NG. MS is more than good enough for vehicles that have a decent size oil filter. For example, I know that Honda 2.4L, Buick 3800, Jeep 4L, Ford Ranger have decent size oil filters.
However, for engines with a small oil filter (Hyunda 1.8L for example), I prefer NG because it has slightly more filtration material.
MS and other PG filters have a thicker than average can, which is good. NG has an even thicker can, which is best. Most vehicles don't need a thicker can, but offroaders might benefit if flying stones, gravel, or branches hit the filter. Some Hyundai can benefit from a thicker can to prevent filter bursting from high oil pressure.
For my Buick or my neighbor's Honda, MS or NG are both more than good enough, but MS costs $3.49 less. So MS is best choice for those cars.
For my other neighbor's 03 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L (which can have very high oil pressure) I want NG because its can is thicker than MS and Hyundai OEM filters. I also like NG for this car because the car uses a tiny filter. NG has more filtration material.
If your vehicle has a large enough filter or a frequent OCI, is not prone to very high oil pressure, and you don't offroad, then I recommend MS, PG EX, or any brand autostore premium filter (made by PG and is a PG EX filter with autostore housebrand label on it). You'll save money compared to buying NG.
If your vehicle has a small filter or long OCI, is prone to very high oil pressure, or is offroaded a lot, then I recommend NG.
NAPA Gold (NG) is the best. It's made by Premium Guard (PG), but NG is slightly better than other premium filters made by PG.
A close second is Oreilly Microgard Select (MS) and others based on (same as) PG EX, and also the Pentius premium line of filters.
MS costs $3.49 less than NG. MS is more than good enough for vehicles that have a decent size oil filter. For example, I know that Honda 2.4L, Buick 3800, Jeep 4L, Ford Ranger have decent size oil filters.
However, for engines with a small oil filter (Hyunda 1.8L for example), I prefer NG because it has slightly more filtration material.
MS and other PG filters have a thicker than average can, which is good. NG has an even thicker can, which is best. Most vehicles don't need a thicker can, but offroaders might benefit if flying stones, gravel, or branches hit the filter. Some Hyundai can benefit from a thicker can to prevent filter bursting from high oil pressure.
For my Buick or my neighbor's Honda, MS or NG are both more than good enough, but MS costs $3.49 less. So MS is best choice for those cars.
For my other neighbor's 03 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L (which can have very high oil pressure) I want NG because its can is thicker than MS and Hyundai OEM filters. I also like NG for this car because the car uses a tiny filter. NG has more filtration material.
If your vehicle has a large enough filter or a frequent OCI, is not prone to very high oil pressure, and you don't offroad, then I recommend MS, PG EX, or any brand autostore premium filter (made by PG and is a PG EX filter with autostore housebrand label on it). You'll save money compared to buying NG.
If your vehicle has a small filter or long OCI, is prone to very high oil pressure, or is offroaded a lot, then I recommend NG.
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Based on recommendations here - I’m currently running Car Quest Premium (white can) oil filters . My only complaint is the outer gasket is a little thin as compared to my previous Fram’s used , so I have to tighten a bit more to prevent leaks .
I just use OE filters on the Hyundai and GM vehicles safe bet decent price on Amazon
Do your filters have a regular gasket or a P-style gasket? The ones for my daughter’s Honda Civic are P-style. The tightening procedure for P-style is different.
https://napa-filters.com/storage/resources/resource1/NAPA_P-Style_Gasket_Bulletin.pdf
Apparently the ones at mine are not. lol
I avoid OE, at least with regards to my F150. I remember seeing Motorcraft filters not being very good on the QC side of things.
