But apparently it keeps piston tops clean! 85K Hyundai 2.0L
Originally Posted by circuitsmith
The 2.0 Nu GDI in my 2017 Tucson doesn't blacken the oil much.
No more than the 1zz-fe in my previous 2006 Toyota Matrix.
What's odd is-that I have read a couple different articles stating that the cheaper-priced Cellulose filter media, works best at blocking / trapping soot / carbon.
Go figure that! That's when I switched to AC Delco Ecores. Still good at filtering & contains cellulose.... 98 Efficiency @ 25/30 microns. It's pressure and flow tests almost identical to OEM.
Only downturn with the AC Delco PF1127 is nitrile ADBV. But I change my Hyundai oil at 4k..... Kia at 5k.
Originally Posted by circuitsmith
The 2.0 Nu GDI in my 2017 Tucson doesn't blacken the oil much.
No more than the 1zz-fe in my previous 2006 Toyota Matrix.
What's odd is-that I have read a couple different articles stating that the cheaper-priced Cellulose filter media, works best at blocking / trapping soot / carbon.
Go figure that! That's when I switched to AC Delco Ecores. Still good at filtering & contains cellulose.... 98 Efficiency @ 25/30 microns. It's pressure and flow tests almost identical to OEM.
Only downturn with the AC Delco PF1127 is nitrile ADBV. But I change my Hyundai oil at 4k..... Kia at 5k.
My take has to do with the fact that carbon soot particulate matter agglomerates and cellulose fibers are much thicker than synthetic mesh. On one hand the porous nature of cellulose might be able to trap some of the smaller particulate matter within it, however, I would submit that synthetic media would be better at capturing larger particulate matter AND allowing for those larger chunks to agglomerate the smaller particles.
Filters like the Fram Titanium/Ultra and the Champ XL/Royal Purple/Amsoil are reported to capture well down to the 5 micron level so for my part that is what I would consider sticking with.