wix vs k&n cartridge filter??
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The Wix should be superior if the specs follow the typical spin on filters. Wix is typically 95% efficient at 20 microns while K&N is quoted around mid 80s% @20 microns.
The older made in the USA K&N filters were desirable, but currently they sold out to Mexico/Korea.
The older made in the USA K&N filters were desirable, but currently they sold out to Mexico/Korea.
I can tell you the Wix 57082 is a very high quality filter. Made in Poland. I've not tried the K&N cartridge filters.
Here's some pics I posted a while back.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...9-3#Post3551535
Here's some pics I posted a while back.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...9-3#Post3551535
My go to cartridge filter especially for ecotechs is the Fram Ultra. My buddys cobalt is getting close to end of oil life monitor, we will probably change it when we get a warm day next month and I anticipate a perfect filter and another Ultra going back in with the last of my Pennzoil Ultra stash.
The Fram Ultras are 99%+ efficient at 20 microns which is the best in the business.
The Fram Ultras are 99%+ efficient at 20 microns which is the best in the business.
What vehicle is this for?
WIX makes excellent filters. K and N is very overrated IMO. They used to be good back in the day, but now I get the impression you are only paying for the name. They are made in China too.
The Fram and OEM (Possibly Mann, Mahle etc.) equivalents are also worth a consideration. Usually the OEMs can be had for less.
WIX makes excellent filters. K and N is very overrated IMO. They used to be good back in the day, but now I get the impression you are only paying for the name. They are made in China too.
The Fram and OEM (Possibly Mann, Mahle etc.) equivalents are also worth a consideration. Usually the OEMs can be had for less.
My 2009 Scion xD uses a cartridge filter
I've used mainly K&N filters as they were the easiest to find. Always 5k OCI's with synthetic oil to maintain the warranty. By the time the next oil change comes along I will be past warranty and intend to do 10k OCI's with EP synthetic. I will be using Fram TG (XG not made for xD) filters as they are rated to 10k. I would be OK using Wix for 10k OCI's as well.
I've used mainly K&N filters as they were the easiest to find. Always 5k OCI's with synthetic oil to maintain the warranty. By the time the next oil change comes along I will be past warranty and intend to do 10k OCI's with EP synthetic. I will be using Fram TG (XG not made for xD) filters as they are rated to 10k. I would be OK using Wix for 10k OCI's as well.
K&N moved production to China and Korea for their HP series yet NO SYNTHETIC MEDIA for $18
IMO I would stick to WIX
IMO I would stick to WIX
K&N cartridges are merely adequate.
Wix and the same napa gold oil filters are better, they perform better.
Wix and the same napa gold oil filters are better, they perform better.
Fram (TG), Wix, K&N cartridge filters for Scion xD are all made in China. I know because I've used all three. There was no appreciative difference between any of these that stood out given they are all just filter media.
I wish Fram offered the XG in a cartridge filter. So far the only full synthetic media filters I have found are Mobil 1 and TRD for this application.
I wish Fram offered the XG in a cartridge filter. So far the only full synthetic media filters I have found are Mobil 1 and TRD for this application.
how about mobil1 ep extended performance filters vs wix regular filters? m1 say 99.6 filtration at 25microns if i am correct???? (regulator style filters not cartridge)
How about oem ford motorcraft filters what are they rated at this is for a 2012 ford edge
How about oem ford motorcraft filters what are they rated at this is for a 2012 ford edge
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Mobil 1 M/C filters are rated at 99.9% based on the M1-301. No micron level listed though. Weird.
https://mobiloil.com/en/oil-filters/motorcycle-oil-filters
https://mobiloil.com/en/oil-filters/motorcycle-oil-filters
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