Ok - I am about to be driving 15,000 miles a year - up from about 5,000. Currently using the MC FL - 820S. Was considering the Wix but I have read some things here that seem to indicate some Wix are better than others. I can get them at O'Reilly's so that is easy to do. I use PYB at present. Which filter would you choose for 80% highway/20% city driving.
Which Filter Would You Choose?
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How long are the OCIs you are planning?
Pureone or bosch, I have seen the 820 perform well at 10k OCI also. All 3 are great filters and will perform whatever you throw at them
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Nothing that I see on BITOG makes the Wix better than the FL-820S. I'd stick with the Motorcraft for normal drains of 5-7,500.
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I've been using Wix filters for 19 years with good results..
Wix
Purolator
Bosch
any one and you can't go wrong for now
filter makers are constantly going the cheap route with new models
just stay awake when you buy to make sure the ADBV has not changed
the center core is steel and the end caps are metal not cheap paper products
JMO
Purolator
Bosch
any one and you can't go wrong for now
filter makers are constantly going the cheap route with new models
just stay awake when you buy to make sure the ADBV has not changed
the center core is steel and the end caps are metal not cheap paper products
JMO
The bosch and P1 have some of the best beta ratios from what I have seen. Both are manufactured by the same company.
never been real impressed with WIX I got alot of startup noise in the past with them
never been real impressed with WIX I got alot of startup noise in the past with them
If you are going to stick with the 5000 mile oci, then stay with the MC FL820s. They seem to provide quieter start ups than some others, and are good oil filters for the money with up front bypass and good flow. The only reason I would switch to a filter that filters better, like the Bosch or PureOne is if I could get one of these two filters with an oil change special sale.
I think he means that he will be driving his car 15k miles per year, not the oci.
I think he means that he will be driving his car 15k miles per year, not the oci.
If you are sticking to a 5K OCI, save a buck and use an ST. Unlike the Purolator lobby, I am not panicking because one guy posted a bad report on the net.
Originally Posted By: bmwtechguy
If you are going to stick with the 5000 mile oci, then stay with the MC FL820s. They seem to provide quieter start ups than some others, and are good oil filters for the money with up front bypass and good flow. The only reason I would switch to a filter that filters better, like the Bosch or PureOne is if I could get one of these two filters with an oil change special sale.
I think he means that he will be driving his car 15k miles per year, not the oci.
I concur with this.
If you are going to stick with the 5000 mile oci, then stay with the MC FL820s. They seem to provide quieter start ups than some others, and are good oil filters for the money with up front bypass and good flow. The only reason I would switch to a filter that filters better, like the Bosch or PureOne is if I could get one of these two filters with an oil change special sale.
I think he means that he will be driving his car 15k miles per year, not the oci.
I concur with this.
Nothing wrong with Wix, we use 'em all the time in our John Deere diesel stuff, but FL820S sure has been a top-notch performer for us over the years in Mod-motor Fords.
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
How long are the OCIs you are planning?
I am planing on the factory OCI - 5,000 miles.
How long are the OCIs you are planning?
I am planing on the factory OCI - 5,000 miles.
Originally Posted By: bmwtechguy
If you are going to stick with the 5000 mile oci, then stay with the MC FL820s. They seem to provide quieter start ups than some others, and are good oil filters for the money with up front bypass and good flow. The only reason I would switch to a filter that filters better, like the Bosch or PureOne is if I could get one of these two filters with an oil change special sale.
I think he means that he will be driving his car 15k miles per year, not the oci.
+1. I think this is the best advice. stick with the MC, or if you get a special on Purolator or Bosch that would be good too.
If you are going to stick with the 5000 mile oci, then stay with the MC FL820s. They seem to provide quieter start ups than some others, and are good oil filters for the money with up front bypass and good flow. The only reason I would switch to a filter that filters better, like the Bosch or PureOne is if I could get one of these two filters with an oil change special sale.
I think he means that he will be driving his car 15k miles per year, not the oci.
+1. I think this is the best advice. stick with the MC, or if you get a special on Purolator or Bosch that would be good too.
With your driving scheudle (80% Hwy), I would go to a 7000+/- OCI using either a Putolator PureOne of Bosch Premium filter. Both have good reputations and filtering ability. **Bosch is a clone of P1 and made by Pureolator.
Although MC Semi-Syn is a excellent oil, based on your driving situation, I would consider going to a full syn. This way you can go to a longer OCI (twice a year on 15,000K). Valvoline SynPower, Pennzoil, or Mobil 1 would all make good choices. A 5w30 or 10w30 would work well in your climate.
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2003 Ford SE 2.3L / 83K
Valvoline MaxLife Syn 5w30 / OCI 7000 +/-
Pureolator PureOne PA 10241
Although MC Semi-Syn is a excellent oil, based on your driving situation, I would consider going to a full syn. This way you can go to a longer OCI (twice a year on 15,000K). Valvoline SynPower, Pennzoil, or Mobil 1 would all make good choices. A 5w30 or 10w30 would work well in your climate.
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2003 Ford SE 2.3L / 83K
Valvoline MaxLife Syn 5w30 / OCI 7000 +/-
Pureolator PureOne PA 10241
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Stick with the motorcraft and if you cant get one a Purolator Classic or Bosch Premium will serve you well as a backup.
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Originally Posted By: Odysseus2010
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
How long are the OCIs you are planning?
I am planing on the factory OCI - 5,000 miles.
Just stick with your Motorcraft FL-820. It's built for longer drains.
Either keep using your Pennzoil, or if staying in the same price range, make a switch to Valvoline oils.
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
How long are the OCIs you are planning?
I am planing on the factory OCI - 5,000 miles.
Just stick with your Motorcraft FL-820. It's built for longer drains.
Either keep using your Pennzoil, or if staying in the same price range, make a switch to Valvoline oils.
Originally Posted By: Odysseus2010
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
How long are the OCIs you are planning?
I am planing on the factory OCI - 5,000 miles.
any combo can handle this,pic a good brand and go
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
How long are the OCIs you are planning?
I am planing on the factory OCI - 5,000 miles.
any combo can handle this,pic a good brand and go
Originally Posted By: Odysseus2010
I am planing on the factory OCI - 5,000 miles.
With one exception, son has used the MC FL-820S exclusively for 5k OCI's on his 4.6L Explorer since new. The one exception he got a start up rattle. I've cut a couple open, still have one, and they are well made with with a silicone adbv and thread end bypass. IMO, for 5k OCI's the 820 should be fine and for $3.64 at Wally and <$4 about anywhere, a good value. Longer OCI, P1 would be an option. But whatever you choose, stick with a filter with silicone ADBV.
I am planing on the factory OCI - 5,000 miles.
With one exception, son has used the MC FL-820S exclusively for 5k OCI's on his 4.6L Explorer since new. The one exception he got a start up rattle. I've cut a couple open, still have one, and they are well made with with a silicone adbv and thread end bypass. IMO, for 5k OCI's the 820 should be fine and for $3.64 at Wally and <$4 about anywhere, a good value. Longer OCI, P1 would be an option. But whatever you choose, stick with a filter with silicone ADBV.
Originally Posted By: labman
If you are sticking to a 5K OCI, save a buck and use an ST. Unlike the Purolator lobby, I am not panicking because one guy posted a bad report on the net.
If there's a purolator lobby, then you are most certainly the ecore lobby!!!
There are a lot of filters that can handle a 5k oci that don't have the risk inherent with ecores, all for the same price, or sometimes less.
If you are sticking to a 5K OCI, save a buck and use an ST. Unlike the Purolator lobby, I am not panicking because one guy posted a bad report on the net.
If there's a purolator lobby, then you are most certainly the ecore lobby!!!
There are a lot of filters that can handle a 5k oci that don't have the risk inherent with ecores, all for the same price, or sometimes less.
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