[Cut Open] driveworks DW-4651 China made
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Looks great, the only thing that would worry me would be media efficiency.
Thanks for sharing.
Although it's China-made, it appears to be a decent quality filter. It would be interesting to see how it holds up after a 7.5k OCI.
Although it's China-made, it appears to be a decent quality filter. It would be interesting to see how it holds up after a 7.5k OCI.
I really do like these Chinese made private label filters. Our shop uses Pro Gauge filters on all non Hyundai vehicles. They are nearly identical to the Driveworks. The only real difference is the base plate. They are stout filters and I have no reason to believe that they are not as good as any name brand filter. In fact, I would rather use one of these than a Purolator. I am weird like that. I also like the e-cores.
Originally Posted By: salv
I really do like these Chinese made private label filters. Our shop uses Pro Gauge filters on all non Hyundai vehicles. They are nearly identical to the Driveworks. The only real difference is the base plate. They are stout filters and I have no reason to believe that they are not as good as any name brand filter. In fact, I would rather use one of these than a Purolator. I am weird like that. I also like the e-cores.
Why not Hyundai?
I really do like these Chinese made private label filters. Our shop uses Pro Gauge filters on all non Hyundai vehicles. They are nearly identical to the Driveworks. The only real difference is the base plate. They are stout filters and I have no reason to believe that they are not as good as any name brand filter. In fact, I would rather use one of these than a Purolator. I am weird like that. I also like the e-cores.
Why not Hyundai?
Wish my Purolators had media & pleat spacing like that DW!
Originally Posted By: gregk24
Originally Posted By: salv
I really do like these Chinese made private label filters. Our shop uses Pro Gauge filters on all non Hyundai vehicles. They are nearly identical to the Driveworks. The only real difference is the base plate. They are stout filters and I have no reason to believe that they are not as good as any name brand filter. In fact, I would rather use one of these than a Purolator. I am weird like that. I also like the e-cores.
Why not Hyundai?
Because we are a Hyundai dealer. The Hyundai filter is a bulletproof filter. If they fit either of my vehicles I would run them.
Originally Posted By: salv
I really do like these Chinese made private label filters. Our shop uses Pro Gauge filters on all non Hyundai vehicles. They are nearly identical to the Driveworks. The only real difference is the base plate. They are stout filters and I have no reason to believe that they are not as good as any name brand filter. In fact, I would rather use one of these than a Purolator. I am weird like that. I also like the e-cores.
Why not Hyundai?
Because we are a Hyundai dealer. The Hyundai filter is a bulletproof filter. If they fit either of my vehicles I would run them.
Here is some info on this model from Advance
Anti-Drainback Valve: Yes
Filter Bypass Relief Valve: Yes
Filter Type/Category: Spin On
Gasket Inside Diameter: 2.477 in
Gasket Outside Diameter: 2.84 in
Height: 3.73 in
Maximum Burst Pressure: 200 PSI
Micron Rating: > 5 mc
Recommended Change Interval: Use OE Recommendation
Relief Valve Opening Pressure: 8-16 PSI
Spin On: Yes
Thread Size: M22X1.5-6H Special
Anti-Drainback Valve: Yes
Filter Bypass Relief Valve: Yes
Filter Type/Category: Spin On
Gasket Inside Diameter: 2.477 in
Gasket Outside Diameter: 2.84 in
Height: 3.73 in
Maximum Burst Pressure: 200 PSI
Micron Rating: > 5 mc
Recommended Change Interval: Use OE Recommendation
Relief Valve Opening Pressure: 8-16 PSI
Spin On: Yes
Thread Size: M22X1.5-6H Special
Here is what I saw on the AAP website for the DW-4459 filter:
Customer Q&A:
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Q: What is the filtration percentage? Purolator lists this information on the box, but I cannot find the information on your box or the website.
Asked on 8/7/2013 by Shelby from Raleigh, NC
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A: The nominal micron rating for this Driveworks Oil Filter - part# DW-4459 would be 19. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Answered on 8/7/2013 by Vincent from AAP
Take it for what it's worth I guess!
Customer Q&A:
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Q: What is the filtration percentage? Purolator lists this information on the box, but I cannot find the information on your box or the website.
Asked on 8/7/2013 by Shelby from Raleigh, NC
1 answer
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A: The nominal micron rating for this Driveworks Oil Filter - part# DW-4459 would be 19. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Answered on 8/7/2013 by Vincent from AAP
Take it for what it's worth I guess!
It does appear to be well made.
As always, thanks for cutting and posting!
As always, thanks for cutting and posting!
Are the end caps galvanized metal?
The china filters always seam to look good.
The china filters always seam to look good.
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Here is some info on this model from Advance...
Micron Rating: > 5 mc....
Which is the equivalent of completely meaningless. Without a percent and the testing method listed that figure means nothing. Yes, the unused DW has straight pleats, but so did the two unused Purolators posted here recently.
As has been said many times before here since it's intro, the DW appears to be a well made filter. But with an unknown/unpublished efficiency it could well be nothing more than a rock catcher like the Honda A02.
As for answer from AAP, they can't find an efficiency because there is none published.
Here is some info on this model from Advance...
Micron Rating: > 5 mc....
Which is the equivalent of completely meaningless. Without a percent and the testing method listed that figure means nothing. Yes, the unused DW has straight pleats, but so did the two unused Purolators posted here recently.
As has been said many times before here since it's intro, the DW appears to be a well made filter. But with an unknown/unpublished efficiency it could well be nothing more than a rock catcher like the Honda A02.
As for answer from AAP, they can't find an efficiency because there is none published.
Probably to 95+% of the population one oil filter is the same as another. The price usually determines what is bought if doing their own OCI, or whatever the shop uses if they pay to have it done. How many people really keep their vehicles for a long time, they don't care about the oil filter's being efficient or well made and reliable.
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