I just purchased a few 7620XE Wix / Napa from fleetfilter. How do they compare with the fleetguard strapore?? 5.9 Dodge cummins. Any tech data available? Thanks ,doug
Wix vs Stratapore
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Fleetguard would be the OEM filter, as they are owned by Cummins.
Stratapore is a 100% synthetic media.
7620XE is a blended media of cellulose and synthetics. 14 micron nominal filter.
Stratapore is a 100% synthetic media.
7620XE is a blended media of cellulose and synthetics. 14 micron nominal filter.
Stratapore is more than synthetic media, it's also a layered media with large particles being filtered on the outside layer, medium size particles on middle layer, and small particles on inner layer. It allows a higher flowrate and dirt holding capacity than normal synthetic media. I highly recommend Stratapore Fleetguards over everything. I uses it on my Cummins N14, My 2001 7.3 powerstroke, and even my 94 Z28.
Hammer
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FG, curious if you know the micron rating for the Stratopore and the regular Wix 1670 for a Cummins? What is the practical difference between the three?
Thanks
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OOPS! I meant 1607 Wix for the Cummins
I don't know..
But like anyone else I can call Fleetguard..
There are two Fleetguard oil filter part numbers for the Cummins engine..
LF3349 this is a blended media filter. Which has a 30 micron rating at Beta 20.
LF3552 is the fully synthetic media ( Stratapore ). It has a 30 micron rating at Beta 75.
From memory this would make the Wix LF3349XE similar to the 7620 14 micron rating nominal.
The LF3552 would be closer to a 10 micron nominal.
Hope that helps..
But like anyone else I can call Fleetguard..
There are two Fleetguard oil filter part numbers for the Cummins engine..
LF3349 this is a blended media filter. Which has a 30 micron rating at Beta 20.
LF3552 is the fully synthetic media ( Stratapore ). It has a 30 micron rating at Beta 75.
From memory this would make the Wix LF3349XE similar to the 7620 14 micron rating nominal.
The LF3552 would be closer to a 10 micron nominal.
Hope that helps..
Hammer wrote:
Since you're using it on a passenger car, I assume a Stratapore equivalent for a Motorcraft FL820S might be available. What's the URL for their website?
I like the concept of multiple filter layers. Performance wise, how do Stratapore filters compare to Amsoil EA filters?
Hmmm....
Since you're using it on a passenger car, I assume a Stratapore equivalent for a Motorcraft FL820S might be available. What's the URL for their website?
I like the concept of multiple filter layers. Performance wise, how do Stratapore filters compare to Amsoil EA filters?
http://www.fleetguard.com/fleet/en/catalog/index.jsp
As far as how they compare to the Amsoil filter you mentioned. I have no clue as to the construction of that type of filter. But if I was playing filter roulette and i had to put my chips on the fleetguard stratpore spot or Amsoil EA spot...I'd drop them on the Fleetguard spot.
Hammer
As far as how they compare to the Amsoil filter you mentioned. I have no clue as to the construction of that type of filter. But if I was playing filter roulette and i had to put my chips on the fleetguard stratpore spot or Amsoil EA spot...I'd drop them on the Fleetguard spot.
Hammer
The Wix 7620XE is a Fleetguard rebox. We use (the Wix) them at the shop and I checked the mounting plate and internals. Exact same number stamped into the faceplate. Internals, exactly the same. I am 99.9% positive at this point that Wix contracts this particular filter to Fleetguard. We used to get the stratapore from our Cummins dealer but when I found the 7620XE from NAPA we began sourcing it there with our other filters. Wix seems to build the other Cummins part numbers in house.
Isn't that interesting, I called the Wix tech dept. The only thing he would say is that it is a direct crossover & that it will do the same job.
I would think that this is pretty big news. Anyone care to comment or elaborate on this subject. thanks ,doug
Do all the Fleetguards have the Stratapore media? They have a direct replacement for the L20073 in their part number LF716. They didn't say, but anyone know how small a particle (in microns) these guys filter out?
Sounds like just the ticket!
Sounds like just the ticket!
Stratopore is a separate series of filters from the regular Fleetguard. Think of it as the same relationship as Pure One is to Purolator Premium Plus.
Thanks, Russ..
I called em, nominal filtration on these things is 30 microns, not suitable for gas engines, I don't think. It's PureOne or Amsoil if you want filtration in the ten-micron range. Amsoils trap down to 7 if I'm not mistaken.
Which of course, is what I'm after.
I called em, nominal filtration on these things is 30 microns, not suitable for gas engines, I don't think. It's PureOne or Amsoil if you want filtration in the ten-micron range. Amsoils trap down to 7 if I'm not mistaken.
Which of course, is what I'm after.
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This is the WIX version of the LF3552
Part Number: 57620XE
UPC Number: 765809526204
Principal Application: Extra Efficiency Version Of 57620 - Has Fluted Can (can use in place of 51607)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper/Glass
Height: 7.000
Outer Diameter Top: 3.690
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 1-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Beta Ratio: 2/20=14/25
Burst Pressure-PSI: 378
Max Flow Rate: 12-15 GPM
Nominal Micro Rating: 14
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.830 2.440 0.225
This is the wix version of the LF3349
Part Number: 51607
UPC Number: 765809516076
Principal Application: Cummins 5.9L "B" Series Eng, Dodge PU w/Diesel Eng. (86-02), Various HD Equip. (For High Efficiency Fluted Version Use 57620XE).
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 6.987
Outer Diameter Top: 3.670
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 1-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Beta Ratio: 2/20=12/25
Burst Pressure-PSI: 350
Max Flow Rate: 12-16 GPM
Nominal Micro Rating: 17
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.834 2.462 0.255
Part Number: 57620XE
UPC Number: 765809526204
Principal Application: Extra Efficiency Version Of 57620 - Has Fluted Can (can use in place of 51607)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper/Glass
Height: 7.000
Outer Diameter Top: 3.690
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 1-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Beta Ratio: 2/20=14/25
Burst Pressure-PSI: 378
Max Flow Rate: 12-15 GPM
Nominal Micro Rating: 14
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.830 2.440 0.225
This is the wix version of the LF3349
Part Number: 51607
UPC Number: 765809516076
Principal Application: Cummins 5.9L "B" Series Eng, Dodge PU w/Diesel Eng. (86-02), Various HD Equip. (For High Efficiency Fluted Version Use 57620XE).
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 6.987
Outer Diameter Top: 3.670
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 1-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Beta Ratio: 2/20=12/25
Burst Pressure-PSI: 350
Max Flow Rate: 12-16 GPM
Nominal Micro Rating: 17
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.834 2.462 0.255
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