Which is better?
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Purolator by a long shot.
Cartridge oil filter:
The filter you're talking about is canister/spin-on. Either one is excellent filter, buy one you can get easily.
The filter you're talking about is canister/spin-on. Either one is excellent filter, buy one you can get easily.
Originally Posted By: The_Intimidator
Purolator by a long shot.
Why do you say that?
Purolator by a long shot.
Why do you say that?
I'm not sure you can tell easily. Take a look at both and decide but, even a visual don't tell anything about the material but, how well the pleats are spaced and how the media ends are supported. My vehicle also uses a cartridge filter and I ended up with OEM, MC or WIX/Napa Gold. That decision was made 5 years ago and Purolator was having problems with their cartridge filters distorting. I'm sure that problem has been addressed long ago though. Ed
Originally Posted By: JRed
Purolator, because their spin-ons are far better quality than Fram's.
I don't have any vehicles that use a cartridge oil filter, but from what I seen and read hear, a company's cartridge filter doesn't always reflect their spin-on filters in quality or performance. Same thing pertains to their air filters in some cases too.
Purolator, because their spin-ons are far better quality than Fram's.
I don't have any vehicles that use a cartridge oil filter, but from what I seen and read hear, a company's cartridge filter doesn't always reflect their spin-on filters in quality or performance. Same thing pertains to their air filters in some cases too.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: JRed
Purolator, because their spin-ons are far better quality than Fram's.
I don't have any vehicles that use a cartridge oil filter, but from what I seen and read hear, a company's cartridge filter doesn't always reflect their spin-on filters in quality or performance. Same thing pertains to their air filters in some cases too.
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Originally Posted By: JRed
Purolator, because their spin-ons are far better quality than Fram's.
I don't have any vehicles that use a cartridge oil filter, but from what I seen and read hear, a company's cartridge filter doesn't always reflect their spin-on filters in quality or performance. Same thing pertains to their air filters in some cases too.
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I think you couldn't go wrong with either.
I've been a Purolator PureOne user for many years....but I am considering using the Ultra (spin on) for two OCI's in the future..... based on a Fram employee who posted here on BITOG recently. IMO, he made a good case for the Ultra.
My normal OCI is about 7500, and I'm of the belief that it takes about 3000 miles or so for filters to start filtering at it's maximum. Thus I'm considering go to a 15,000 mile filter (Ultra), and keeping it on for two OCI's.
I've been a Purolator PureOne user for many years....but I am considering using the Ultra (spin on) for two OCI's in the future..... based on a Fram employee who posted here on BITOG recently. IMO, he made a good case for the Ultra.
My normal OCI is about 7500, and I'm of the belief that it takes about 3000 miles or so for filters to start filtering at it's maximum. Thus I'm considering go to a 15,000 mile filter (Ultra), and keeping it on for two OCI's.
Just for fun, look up your filters in the Mann Filter USA catalog. Consistently well-made German filters for Euro/US/Japanese rides.
https://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodkata_usa/index.html?iKeys=36.1.0.30.1
https://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodkata_usa/index.html?iKeys=36.1.0.30.1
Are the Mann's made in the U.S.
Both the Purolator and the Fram Ultra are. I try to purchase U.S. made products if at all possible.
Both the Purolator and the Fram Ultra are. I try to purchase U.S. made products if at all possible.
Tough choice... I'm a bit partial to puro.. but fram Ultra are top notch filters also.
I'm glad to see wire backed syn media make its way to cartridge filters.
Obviously you should buy both and post side by side pics
Fitment seems to vary alot with cartridge filters so it would be interesting if they are the exact same.
I'm glad to see wire backed syn media make its way to cartridge filters.
Obviously you should buy both and post side by side pics
Fitment seems to vary alot with cartridge filters so it would be interesting if they are the exact same.
Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
Are the Mann's made in the U.S.
Depends on the application. If it's for a Japanese or American brand, they're rebadged Purolators, so made wherever those tend to be made. If they're for German cars, they tend to be made in Germany, and marked as such, with a different colour can and everything. The same thing applies to the Bosch filters.
Are the Mann's made in the U.S.
Depends on the application. If it's for a Japanese or American brand, they're rebadged Purolators, so made wherever those tend to be made. If they're for German cars, they tend to be made in Germany, and marked as such, with a different colour can and everything. The same thing applies to the Bosch filters.
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