Which one filters best -- Bosch, Baldwin or Wix??

[Triple_Se7en]

It's for my Dodge Caravan 2.5L. Price is not a factor because there's only a $1.50 difference between them. More concerned about filtering than flow. I can get the Baldwin & Wix in the tall FL1A size.... the Bosch only in the shorter (16) version.

Thanks in advance!

 

[The Critic]

And why this three?

PureOne would be my vote for the best filtration, but I guess the Wix would do okay.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

I'm not sure if I just want to try something different (or) I've been bitten by the dang BITOG bug that's telling me to experiment with new stuff that has a pretty good reputation. I'm buying bulk ... a 12-pk online that fits three different vehicles in my household... other two are 93 Ford Tempo 2.3 and 93 Plymouth Sundance 2.5. I figure within two years they will be gone.

I've used the Motorcrafts, Purolators & AC Delcos in the past 3-4 years.

 

[TallPaul]

You can get a Purolator Premium Plus in the FL299 size (tall version of FL1A) from Advance Auto. It's L40017. They will take your order and $6 and have the filter the next day. Nice filter too, with a Ford type threaded end bypass. Never tried to get the tall one in a Pure One, but they may have it available.

 

[Filter guy]

Bosch, Baldwin, or Wix..

And you get told Purolator ..lol.

Bosch of the three you asked about...might have the higher efficiency media.

Bosch doesn't have a FL1A size filter in their product line..

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

Motorcraft FL1a, $3.28 at your local W/M.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

No silicone ADBV on the last few Motorcraft FL1As I used. That's why I'm looking to switch to another name brand.

Today, I purchased six Baldwin and six Wix online. Both brands are the same size as the FL1A. Will give these a try-out next.

 

[RF Overlord]

777, I didn't realise FL1A filters EVER had a silicone ADBV...I thought only the filters ending in "S" (Like the FL820S and FL400S) had one...

 

[Triple_Se7en]

The last few Motorcraft FL1As I used were the only FL1As I ever used. Before that, I always used the FL300s.

 

[vad]

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I thought only the filters ending in "S" (Like the FL820S and FL400S) had one...

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I wonder what the "S" really stands for.
The "S-less" FL2005 have had the silicone ADBV in them for years.

 

[seldont]

The first FL400 filter did not have the silicon ADBV and was simply a FL400. The same holds true for the FL820. After the upgrade to the silicon ADBV the S suffix was applied to make sure everyone knew the difference. If it always had the silicon ADBV there will be no S suffix.

 

[magaoidh2]

The Dodge uses a BT223 Baldwin, and there larger filters that would work, room permitted.
The Bt23 is Contains : Anti-Drainback Valve
8 PSI By-Pass Valve Fits : BMW, Dodge, GMC, Saab, Saturn, Suzuki, Toyota Automotive; Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Interceptor, John Deere Equipment
Replaces : Chrysler 2647020; Kohler 520-5002; Lister 201-55370; Onan 122-0645; Toyota 15601-13051 Thread : 3/4-16 O.D. : 3 1/32 (77.0)
Length : 3 1/2 (88.9) I.Gskt : G449-B
Related to : B243 (Long Version)
If you have room, I would recommend the B2HPG filter, for higher filtration.

 

[boxcartommie22]

filter guy, give me your opinions on the ford racing filter fl820? flows, filtration, quality?

ford racing told me flows 2.5psi at 3gpm and 6 psid at 12gpm your thoughts? compared to other filters