Im interested in a 10k oci. I wanted to get some thoughts on the fram ultra and royal purple filters
Opinion on Fram Ultra and royal purple
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Walmart mobil 1, or get it on sale somewhere else. I run motorcraft filters 10k no problem
Originally Posted By: kenpoed
Im interested in a 10k oci. I wanted to get some thoughts on the fram ultra and royal purple filters
What's your application? Is in the engine in good running condition? Are there any issues?
The Fram Ultra is very high-quality filter and can likely go 10K (or longer) for you.
Leaving price out of the picture, Royal Purple is a great oil. Whether or not your engine is suited for a 10K OCI is dependent on a number of things that you've haven't disclosed. You may want to consider a shorter interval and extending to 10K based on the results of a UOA. (Sorry, just realized you were inquiring about Royal Purple filters and not the oil. They are also very high-quality and can likely go 10K or longer for you.)
Im interested in a 10k oci. I wanted to get some thoughts on the fram ultra and royal purple filters
What's your application? Is in the engine in good running condition? Are there any issues?
The Fram Ultra is very high-quality filter and can likely go 10K (or longer) for you.
Leaving price out of the picture, Royal Purple is a great oil. Whether or not your engine is suited for a 10K OCI is dependent on a number of things that you've haven't disclosed. You may want to consider a shorter interval and extending to 10K based on the results of a UOA. (Sorry, just realized you were inquiring about Royal Purple filters and not the oil. They are also very high-quality and can likely go 10K or longer for you.)
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Royal purple makes filters ? You're new Ken ? so am I ...
Yes they do make filters, I would hope the're good cause they are expensive
Yes they do make filters, I would hope the're good cause they are expensive
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yes both are a good wire backed syn filters.
I lean toward the ultra since it cheaper and available at walmart.
I lean toward the ultra since it cheaper and available at walmart.
Wix filters have the best balance of flow, price, and technology. They are the original spin on oil filter. Made in Gastonia, U.S.A.
The biggest problem with Royal Purple is Pennzoil Platinum and QSUD.
Two amazing dirt cheap trusted oils vs. purple oil that costs a lot, shears a ton, and has spotty UOAs?
If you want to go the RP route, look the Amsoil route first IMO.
I have never seen a bad Amsoil extended UOA in a healthy engine on this site. It has a lot of trust on this site and I trust it as well.
If I could get Amsoil 0W20 at Canadian Tire that is what I'd use when I extend my OCI when my warranty is up.
The biggest problem with Royal Purple is Pennzoil Platinum and QSUD.
Two amazing dirt cheap trusted oils vs. purple oil that costs a lot, shears a ton, and has spotty UOAs?
If you want to go the RP route, look the Amsoil route first IMO.
I have never seen a bad Amsoil extended UOA in a healthy engine on this site. It has a lot of trust on this site and I trust it as well.
If I could get Amsoil 0W20 at Canadian Tire that is what I'd use when I extend my OCI when my warranty is up.
I believe he is just asking about the filters.
Both will do extended OCI's just fine but the Ultra is a much better buy IMO.
Both will do extended OCI's just fine but the Ultra is a much better buy IMO.
Originally Posted By: Falken
Wix filters have the best balance of flow, price, and technology. They are the original spin on oil filter. Made in Gastonia, U.S.A.
The biggest problem with Royal Purple is Pennzoil Platinum and QSUD.
Two amazing dirt cheap trusted oils vs. purple oil that costs a lot, shears a ton, and has spotty UOAs?
If you want to go the RP route, look the Amsoil route first IMO.
I have never seen a bad Amsoil extended UOA in a healthy engine on this site. It has a lot of trust on this site and I trust it as well.
If I could get Amsoil 0W20 at Canadian Tire that is what I'd use when I extend my OCI when my warranty is up.
Not all wix oil filters are made in the USA. Some are Mexico, Poland, and other places.
Wix filters have the best balance of flow, price, and technology. They are the original spin on oil filter. Made in Gastonia, U.S.A.
The biggest problem with Royal Purple is Pennzoil Platinum and QSUD.
Two amazing dirt cheap trusted oils vs. purple oil that costs a lot, shears a ton, and has spotty UOAs?
If you want to go the RP route, look the Amsoil route first IMO.
I have never seen a bad Amsoil extended UOA in a healthy engine on this site. It has a lot of trust on this site and I trust it as well.
If I could get Amsoil 0W20 at Canadian Tire that is what I'd use when I extend my OCI when my warranty is up.
Not all wix oil filters are made in the USA. Some are Mexico, Poland, and other places.
Is the Fram Ultra available in Canada?
All I see is the Tough Guard ones..
All I see is the Tough Guard ones..
Originally Posted By: richport29
Is the Fram Ultra available in Canada?
All I see is the Tough Guard ones..
Forget that. Found them at Canadian Tire. Oddly they had none on the shelf, had to go to the parts counter.
Is the Fram Ultra available in Canada?
All I see is the Tough Guard ones..
Forget that. Found them at Canadian Tire. Oddly they had none on the shelf, had to go to the parts counter.
Originally Posted By: Nightmare
Toss in $6 more dollars and get the RP.
But why? Granted, the RP is an excellent filter in all respects but in terms of construction, efficiency and other important factors, the Ultra is the equal or better of the RP. And it's more readily available. The less money part seals the deal for me.
Toss in $6 more dollars and get the RP.
But why? Granted, the RP is an excellent filter in all respects but in terms of construction, efficiency and other important factors, the Ultra is the equal or better of the RP. And it's more readily available. The less money part seals the deal for me.
But it's not purple!
The only reason I spent $15 on RP filters was because at the time I could find no other wire backed synthetic media filter.
Now I can, so I will not be buying RP filters.
Why not use a Purolater synthetic filter?
Now I can, so I will not be buying RP filters.
Why not use a Purolater synthetic filter?
Originally Posted By: artificialist
Why not use a Purolater synthetic filter?
Yes, why not? They are about the same price as the Ultra but have slightly less efficiency (25um @ 99% vs 20 @ 99%) Not much to haggle over but there it is.
Why not use a Purolater synthetic filter?
Yes, why not? They are about the same price as the Ultra but have slightly less efficiency (25um @ 99% vs 20 @ 99%) Not much to haggle over but there it is.
Originally Posted By: Jim Allen
Originally Posted By: Nightmare
Toss in $6 more dollars and get the RP.
But why? Granted, the RP is an excellent filter in all respects but in terms of construction, efficiency and other important factors, the Ultra is the equal or better of the RP. And it's more readily available. The less money part seals the deal for me.
I think it comes down to the "you get what you pay for" mentality. It costs more, so it must be better! That's certainly not true when it comes to oil filters.
Originally Posted By: Nightmare
Toss in $6 more dollars and get the RP.
But why? Granted, the RP is an excellent filter in all respects but in terms of construction, efficiency and other important factors, the Ultra is the equal or better of the RP. And it's more readily available. The less money part seals the deal for me.
I think it comes down to the "you get what you pay for" mentality. It costs more, so it must be better! That's certainly not true when it comes to oil filters.
You can always buy a FRAM Ultra and paint it Purple.
I've been using Fram ultra on my car for 2 oil changes now and would highly recommend it! My car used to have terrible startup rattle with the OEM filter but ever since I switched over to the ultra no more nasty rattle! I currently run Pennzoil ultra 5w 30 and the Fram ultra filter. My OCI is 7000 miles since I drive in terrible city stop and go traffic.
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