Originally Posted By: badtlc
Originally Posted By: quantim0
There really is no reason to change beyond "because I want to". I'm going to be pushing longer UOAs than 5k, probably 7500 miles and it gives me a little more piece of mind running a filter that's designed to go longer.
I'm not in a position where $6 for a better oil filter is going to prevent me from eating or negatively effect my financial position in life. Sure the MC will definitely be good enough for the the life of the engine, but why not use slightly better if it can be afforded? Cars are one of my hobbies and enthusiasts tend to spend more on hobbies that what is deemed necessary by most.
The MC filters are designed to go well beyond 5K. They are spec'd to go over 10k.
As for something "better," that is obviously a relative term. What "better" are you looking for? I think MCs are around 95%@20um filtering efficiency so that is pretty good.
I have seen 93%@20um thrown around a few times and Ultras are 99% at that particle size. Will it make an actual difference? Most likely not, but it makes me feel better, so here we are.
After cutting this 910s I would never tell someone to not use a MC in their car, I'd just prefer something that seems better to me.