Which Would "YOU" Prefer?

[BlueOvalFitter]

Forget that one oil filter has a base end bypass (M1-209) VS the other with a dome end bypass (FRAM-3600). Also, forget that one is a M1, the other a FRAM. Which oil filter would you prefer on your engine? The "type" with (6) oil inlet holes, or the "type" with (8) oil inlet holes? Why?
I myself would want an oil filter with the (8) inlet holes. I don't know if "MY" decision is scientific reason enough, but more holes=more flow? Am I barking up the right tree?

 

[OilReport99]

Forget that one oil filter has a base end bypass (M1-209) VS the other with a dome end bypass (FRAM-3600). Also, forget that one is a M1, the other a FRAM. Which oil filter would you prefer on your engine? The "type" with (6) oil inlet holes, or the "type" with (8) oil inlet holes? Why?
I myself would want an oil filter with the (8) inlet holes. I don't know if "MY" decision is scientific reason enough, but more holes=more flow? Am I barking up the right tree?

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Fram on the account of being conservative. Eleven years with no issues. And if there is one, they stand by their product.

 

[PimTac]

Neither one.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Either one I guess. But I prefer Wix or Bosch for my filters or if it’s a Ford then Motorcraft.

 

[RooflessVW]

Mobil 1. Better build all around.

 

[DEWFPO]

If your strictly determining your decision based on the number of holes, I would think you would want to know the diameter of those holes as well.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

You're missing the whole point here. Would YOU prefer an oil filter with (6) inlet oil holes VS an oil filter with (8) inlet oil holes? Or, more than, less than? Is more better? Is more better, and if they are drilled bigger, would less suffice?

 

[Malo83]

NAPA/Wix

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

If your strictly determining your decision based on the number of holes, I would think you would want to know the diameter of those holes as well.

THANX! You get it.

 

[atikovi]

You're missing the whole point here. Would YOU prefer an oil filter with (6) inlet oil holes VS an oil filter with (8) inlet oil holes? Or, more than, less than? Is more better? Is more better, and if they are drilled bigger, would less suffice?

Why is more better? More holes mean more volume but lower oil pressure. I pick the filter that came on the car from the factory.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Probably 8 unless the 6 were pretty big.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

Why is more better? More holes mean more volume but lower oil pressure. I pick the filter that came on the car from the factory.

That's WHY I asked is more better, and being I'm choosing more, am I making the correct decision?
NEVER MIND! I don't think some are reading my OP all the way thru.

 

[4wd]

The TFA of either is going to be plenty enough because of the permeability of the media …

 

[JC1]

I would want to know the total flow rate between each filter regardless of number of holes. That would give me the warm and fuzzy feeling.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

I would want to know the total flow rate between each filter regardless of number of holes. That would give me the warm and fuzzy feeling.

THANK YOU!
Another member that gets it (the best answer that I'm looking for, I think?)!
If I wasn't specific enough, didn't ask my Q? correctly, etc., y'all need to fix it, add more to my Q?, take away from my Q?, etc. I'm not that educated about an oil filters Delta-P, and anything scientific like that. That's why I'm asking, TO LEARN!
And, I'm not scared to admit it.

 

[RooflessVW]

I'll answer a different way:

The specific number of holes in the base plate doesn't even register as a consideration to me.

 

[ZeeOSix]

It's been discussed many times ... if the total area of the base inlet holes is equal to or greater than the total area of the mounting spud hole then it doesn't matter.

 

[PimTac]

It's been discussed many times ... if the total area of the base inlet holes is equal to or greater than the total area of the mounting spud hole then it doesn't matter.

Spot on.

 

[atikovi]

NEVER MIND! I don't think some are reading my OP all the way thru.

That's what makes bitog great.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

It's been discussed many times ... if the total area of the base inlet holes is equal to or greater than the total area of the mounting spud hole then it doesn't matter.

Well, I didn't exactly know what to enter in the search bar. And, I don't ever recall seeing it discussed in the oil filter section. Believe me, I use the search bar often on here. If I never would use it, my Q?'s would be 10 fold! I'm just trying to learn.
Again, I'm not scared to ask something if I'm not quite sure about it. I might hoard aluminum foil (Z06 ) sometimes. The only stupid Q? is the one not asked. .