Which cartridge oil filter to use?

[Delta1]

I have 3 cartridge oil filters in stock for my 06 Saturn Ion Redline.

A WIX E/P, Mobil 1, or my go to, Hengst.

The Hengst looks great, made in the US, but the WIX also looks really well made, and even has a wire mesh reinforcement on the inside of the filter which I've never seen before. The Mobil 1 filter looks fine, but not as well made as the other 2.

I'll be running Mobil 1 5w30 EP and usually change at around 4-5000 k miles.
I feel that at those miles any of the above filters will be fine? Thoughts?

 

[drtyler]

They are all good.

I usually used the ACDelco/Hengst or Purolator in mine.

 

[fantastic]

Was the WIX an older filter? I know they've been removing the reinforced media on ones that used to have it. I used Fram Ultra's & Hengst in my L200 & had no trouble. All those will work for yours too for that duration.

 

[Timmastertech]

I only use Hengst filters on the ecotecs in my shop.

 

[dnewton3]

Cartridge filters are a nice thing because you can inspect the important stuff prior to install.
So any filter that looks good and has a decent efficiency rating would be just fine.

 

[IndyFan]

I have 3 cartridge oil filters in stock for my 06 Saturn Ion Redline.

A WIX E/P, Mobil 1, or my go to, Hengst.

The Hengst looks great, made in the US, but the WIX also looks really well made, and even has a wire mesh reinforcement on the inside of the filter which I've never seen before. The Mobil 1 filter looks fine, but not as well made as the other 2.

I'll be running Mobil 1 5w30 EP and usually change at around 4-5000 k miles.
I feel that at those miles any of the above filters will be fine? Thoughts?

How good is the filtration? Mobil 1 used to be 99% at 30 microns. I don´t know what Wix E/P or Hengst numbers are. I use mostly Fram Ultras in my Jeeps. 99+% at 20 microns. I used a bunch of Mobil 1 filters for awhile, though, because I got them for $3 each on clearance at Wallyworld 6 years or so ago. I´m down to the last one. Just put a Fram in my Gladiator. I will probably use the last Mobil 1 in the Wrangler at the next oil change.

I think I read that Mobil 1 filters have a new supplier and the efficiency may be improved on their newest versions.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Use the oldest filter first

 

[ZeeOSix]

I think I read that Mobil 1 filters have a new supplier and the efficiency may be improved on their newest versions.

We know the new Mobil spin-ons are under Highline Warren instead of M+H. Not sure about the Mobil cartridge filters. Someone interested could call Highline Warren and find out what's up with the Mobil 1 cartridge filters now. I'd assume the cartridge filters are also under Highline Warren because they are mentioned on the Mobil 1 website as being responsible for the filter warranty now - it use to be M+H.

 

[George_Neighbros69]

The wife drives a Toyota 4Runner. I've been using Fram synthetic endurance, but I'm also considering WIX XP, Carquest premium, Carquest Ep, and Mircoguard select. I would like to see the new Mobil one in person, probably similar to the Carquest premium and Mircoguard select

 

[ZeeOSix]

I would like to see the new Mobil one in person, probably similar to the Carquest premium and Mircoguard select

There are a few threads showing them cup open and dissected.

 

[ZeeOSix]

The wife drives a 2023 Toyota 4Runner. I've been using Fram synthetic endurance, but I'm also considering WIX XP, Carquest premium, Carquest Ep, and Mircoguard select.

Those are all pretty high efficiency except the Wix XP, if efficiency is something that you're after.

 

[George_Neighbros69]

Those are all pretty high efficiency except the Wix XP, if efficiency is something that you're after.

I’ll probably give the Carquest Ep a try. I recently purchased the canister Carquest Ep for the crosstrek oil change this weekend. Thank you for the info on the Wix. It looks nice with a simple eye inspection.

 

[blufeb95]

In my experience it depends heavily on the application, I've had luck with Fram Ultra XG9018s in GM Ecotec engines, but in other applications there's been major problems with the end caps coming off, when in doubt use OEM, although in the case of GM vehicle when I say OEM, I mean the OEM of the housing, ie. use a Hengst filter with a Hengst housing, not the Delco branded Champlabs filter I think the only way to get a Delco Hengst filter is to buy a whole cap assembly that comes with the filter. Although I have noticed that the Champlabs cartridges seem to have moved from using paper to a steel wire backed material of some sort, I don't know if it's woven cellulose (cotton) or some sort of woven polymer but it seems too soft to the touch to be glass fiber.