Originally Posted by Sayjac
From "not a bad looking filter for the price" to " I wouldn't use this filter" in less than 12 hours. Of course the Ultra is a better filter, apples and oranges. And for the sake of accuracy using listed PT price and standard Ultra retail, more than "a couple bucks difference."
Topic filter is a jobber tier filter, as noted likely good for ~5k mi fci. Topic application uses a combo valve, though that not true of all PT applications, Some use separate dome bypass and adbv. The PT is very similar to or same as the RA sold Auto Extra 51515 recently posted as a member purchase on the promo board. RA lists it as Wix "private label" which for RA means Wix made for AE jobber filter.
I don't use topic filter, and don't prefer a combo valve over a traditional separate bypass set up. Otoh, topic filter jobber tier filter sold at a corresponding low price point. Unreasonable imo to expect similar quality and build to a full synthetic filter at ~6+ times the price.
Yep and I'll tell you why,
I'm on the fence right now, But,
I was reading some of the responses and I went and checked out just how good the media on this filter is, (It shocked me), with some good pressure with my fingers it ripped fairly easy.
I know this filter will last at least a 5,000 mile change, and I plan on using it next oil change, and I will post pic's and a video on how it did.But I'm thru trying to save money on oil filters, I'll try and save money else where.
My engine cost more than a couple bucks.
As far as cost, I can go on ebay and get ultras for a few dollars more.
I still think it's a good filter but i'm leaning towards using better filters.