Well this is obviously not totally scientific but I am curious to how everyone would rank them and possibly why. So, here it goes for me. Using a 1-10 scale.
My "Super 7" oil filters
#1 Fram Ultra = 10. This is due to its quality construction, very high efficiency, and return of value to the consumer. Unbeatable in every category and can be found at a more than reasonable price.
#2 Royal Purple= 9.8. Well this filter is built like a tank and has very good efficiency. Price is a downside. But it is tough as they come.
#3 Amsoil Ea0= 9.6. Again only problem here is price point. But it does perform at quite a high level.
#4 Mobil 1 Extended Performance filters= 9.5. Very high performance filter, with quality build construction. Of course prices while not on sale are a bit high.
#5 Fram Tough Guard= 9.4. For some people this could easily be ranked higher. The efficiency is great, silicon ADBV, and good price makes it hard to beat. If this were #1 for some people it's easy to see why.
#6 Wix= 9.25. Very tough construction, good price and solid efficiency make this a great choice. Even without a numerical mileage rating this filter is strong enough to hold up well just like the other high end filters.
#7 Fram Extra Guard= 9.0. The ol orange can of today is not the same as it was "back in the day". With a bit of extra filter media added along with better fiber construction make the "ocod" capable of going well past the advertised distance on their packaging.
There are some others that are not on my list just yet.. I have run a couple of the Purolators which have been cut down and looked good. But, I have to see more of them performing well to get them into my list. Right now I have a Purolator Pureone on my Altima 14612. I will cut and open the Purolator Pureone that just came off my car soon enough. My current filter collection contains a Mobil 1 EP filter and a Wix that will see action next.
My "Super 7" oil filters
#1 Fram Ultra = 10. This is due to its quality construction, very high efficiency, and return of value to the consumer. Unbeatable in every category and can be found at a more than reasonable price.
#2 Royal Purple= 9.8. Well this filter is built like a tank and has very good efficiency. Price is a downside. But it is tough as they come.
#3 Amsoil Ea0= 9.6. Again only problem here is price point. But it does perform at quite a high level.
#4 Mobil 1 Extended Performance filters= 9.5. Very high performance filter, with quality build construction. Of course prices while not on sale are a bit high.
#5 Fram Tough Guard= 9.4. For some people this could easily be ranked higher. The efficiency is great, silicon ADBV, and good price makes it hard to beat. If this were #1 for some people it's easy to see why.
#6 Wix= 9.25. Very tough construction, good price and solid efficiency make this a great choice. Even without a numerical mileage rating this filter is strong enough to hold up well just like the other high end filters.
#7 Fram Extra Guard= 9.0. The ol orange can of today is not the same as it was "back in the day". With a bit of extra filter media added along with better fiber construction make the "ocod" capable of going well past the advertised distance on their packaging.
There are some others that are not on my list just yet.. I have run a couple of the Purolators which have been cut down and looked good. But, I have to see more of them performing well to get them into my list. Right now I have a Purolator Pureone on my Altima 14612. I will cut and open the Purolator Pureone that just came off my car soon enough. My current filter collection contains a Mobil 1 EP filter and a Wix that will see action next.
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