Mobil 1 Extended Performance vs. Wix oil filters

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Which has the higher efficiency and capacity? What are the pros and cons of both?
 
I'd say the Mobil 1 wins all the way around (except for price) since it's full synthetic media.

Question is, how long of an oil change interval are you going to do?
 
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
I'd say the Mobil 1 wins all the way around (except for price) since it's full synthetic media.

Question is, how long of an oil change interval are you going to do?
My oil change interval is usually 4,000-5,000 miles. Oil changes are pretty cheap, but engines are pretty expensive.
 
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
The Mobil 1 is surely higher, as they are rated extended life filters. I wasn't aware they were full synthetic yet.


I'm taking the info on Mobil's website as they are full synthetic. It doesn't mention a blend media, and they are rated to 15K miles which sounds like a full synthetic to me.

https://mobiloil.com/en/oil-filters/performance-oil-filters
 
Originally Posted By: bullwinkle
No, they "use synthetic fibers", code words for a blend, if they were full synthetic the media would be wire backed. Still a good filter, though.


+1

M1 and Wix filters are both synthetic over paper. They are both excellent filters. M1 is a bit more efficient, Wix is a few dollars cheaper.

As to which is 'better', I think it depends on the application. Same with capacity - depends on the application IMO.
 
For 4-5k, just get a Napa Silver/Proselect/Microgard/Pro-Tec

The M1 filter is more widely available and often included with M1 oil change specials.

Wix makes great filters, too, but they are priced rather high in-store (ordering them in bulk online makes them a MUCH better deal) and not as widely available, except at Napa. They occasionally go on sale. For OCI's over 10k, you're better off with M1.

Wix also has their XP filters, which are synthetic and designed for extended drains. Also sold as Napa Platinum.
 
"Fibers" isn't code for cellulose, "contains" is though. Looking in their FAQ on filters, they do say it's a synthetic/cellulose blend. I thought is was all synthetic. Another option of course is the Fram Ultra for less money.
 
4-5k mile OFCIs? They are both overkill.

Neither will do any "better" than the other, because you're going going to ever exceed a characteristic of one whereas the other may have an advantage.


In fact, you for you OFCI, you can select just about any normal filter and your engine isn't going to ever know the difference.

If you absolutely must have one of these to sleep well at night, then just flip a coin. If you're going to waste money (and you are, assuredly) then why care by how much?
 
Mobil1 states that "it is made with synthetic fibers" which suggests it is a blend because Mobil loves using the "Full Synthetic" description.
 
The M1 filtering media is a blend as has been shown on here before. However, this can be a good thing as cellulose will absorb water as opposed to a fully synthetic media.
 
Mobil say it clearly on the website it is a blend of synthetic and natural fibers. No suggesting, no been shown here, no innuendo or theory, they say it.
 
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Mobil say it clearly on the website it is a blend of synthetic and natural fibers. No suggesting, no been shown here, no innuendo or theory, they say it.


I don't see any words on Mobil's website indicating it's a blended media. If it is, the info must be buried somewhere else.
https://mobiloil.com/en/oil-filters/performance-oil-filters

However, notice their motorcycle filter web page does say their motorcycle oil filters are blended media. Why don't they say that with their Extended Performance oil filter.
https://mobiloil.com/en/oil-filters/motorcycle-oil-filters
 
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Mobil say it clearly on the website it is a blend of synthetic and natural fibers. No suggesting, no been shown here, no innuendo or theory, they say it.


I don't see any words on Mobil's website indicating it's a blended media. If it is, the info must be buried somewhere else.
https://mobiloil.com/en/oil-filters/performance-oil-filters

However, notice their motorcycle filter web page does say their motorcycle oil filters are blended media. Why don't they say that with their Extended Performance oil filter.
https://mobiloil.com/en/oil-filters/motorcycle-oil-filters

It's there:
https://mobiloil.com/en/faq/product-faqs...w=20&Page=1
 
M1 oil filters compare very closely with Fram ToughGuards. Buy whichever is cheaper. Wix are nice filters, just not quite as good at filtering.
 
Originally Posted By: goodtimes

It's there:
https://mobiloil.com/en/faq/product-faqs...w=20&Page=1


It says nothing about a blended media in their statment. The way it reads, it could easily be interpreed as a full synthetic media, which I think it is unless I see more clearly written words saying it's a blend.

Does ExxonMobil make oil filters for use with Mobil 1™?
"ExxonMobil offers Mobil 1™ Extended Performance Oil Filters – a very high-quality oil filter that can be used with any motor oil. It contains synthetic fibers instead of the typical cellulose filter media. With maximum capacity at 99.9 percent efficiency*, the Mobil 1 filter is much more efficient than a typical economy oil filter, removing more particles per pass through the filter. The filter holds and removes 300 percent more dirt versus an economy filter brand*. In addition, the synthetic fibers in the Mobil 1 oil filter have less resistance to oil flow, reducing the potential for the filter to restrict the flow of oil to your engine. The Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters is an especially appropriate companion to Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil, if you want the best protection available for your engine."


To add, Mobil says:
"With maximum capacity at 99.9 percent efficiency*

*ISO 4548-12 test procedure M1-301"


They say nothing about at micron level the ISO 4548-12 came in at 99.9% efficiency. Is that buried someplace else too?
 
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