NASCAR oil filters from NAPA
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I believe that Wix still makes Napas filters. I have used them in the past, and have no problem with using them again.
There is a cut-open review of the Nascar and Gold Napa filters, among others.
Filter Comparison
Filter Comparison
Sept. last year I did s filter study for FL-820S class. Here are my finding on NASCAR (Wix is stamped on the box):
WIX 51372, Napa Gold 1372, and Carquest 85372
($3 by case www.fleetfilter.com , Napa ~$6, Carquest $7)
www.wixfilters.com
WIX (Dana) is well regarded filter company. I looked at the Napa Gold version and the bypass valve is in the dome, the ADBV is red Silicon. WIX website generally claims bypass is in the base but when I checked it was also in the dome. Flow is rated at 11-13gpm, 19 micron nominal, and bypass valve set for 12-15 psi. Right now WIX website says they are using “paper” on the 51372 but I would watch them for improved filtration material.
WIX also has general information on “Glass enhanced” media good down to 10-20um and is specified in some other oil filter applications. They call it “depth” vs. “paper” media. On a Napa web site I found “T-03 Glass Enhanced Media” for the Gold 1372 (FIL1372) and NASCAR version (NFI91372, $3.70) uses “T-52 Synthetic/Cellulose Media” with black ADBV and dome bypass. So who knows ? I’ve emailed Wix twice on this to clarify but no response.
TWO COMMENTS:
1) I did by one of the NASCAR filters despite more than $2.35 for the FL-820S. It looked like the next best value.
2) Things change constantly so old filter studies need to be re-validated. Look at what you are buying.
WIX 51372, Napa Gold 1372, and Carquest 85372
($3 by case www.fleetfilter.com , Napa ~$6, Carquest $7)
www.wixfilters.com
WIX (Dana) is well regarded filter company. I looked at the Napa Gold version and the bypass valve is in the dome, the ADBV is red Silicon. WIX website generally claims bypass is in the base but when I checked it was also in the dome. Flow is rated at 11-13gpm, 19 micron nominal, and bypass valve set for 12-15 psi. Right now WIX website says they are using “paper” on the 51372 but I would watch them for improved filtration material.
WIX also has general information on “Glass enhanced” media good down to 10-20um and is specified in some other oil filter applications. They call it “depth” vs. “paper” media. On a Napa web site I found “T-03 Glass Enhanced Media” for the Gold 1372 (FIL1372) and NASCAR version (NFI91372, $3.70) uses “T-52 Synthetic/Cellulose Media” with black ADBV and dome bypass. So who knows ? I’ve emailed Wix twice on this to clarify but no response.
TWO COMMENTS:
1) I did by one of the NASCAR filters despite more than $2.35 for the FL-820S. It looked like the next best value.
2) Things change constantly so old filter studies need to be re-validated. Look at what you are buying.
My friend, a manager of the local Napa says the Gold are the best filters they carry. The NASCAR filter may just be a gimick.
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Do you know if WIX makes Napa's standard oil filters too?
Yes, they do.
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