Originally Posted By: Gary Allan
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It (the M1 EP) will also filter smaller particles, and trap particles of any size faster.
Now while it "may" in a comparative way to other filters that are long drain filters, do we really know that it does any better for the 3k type of usage over other offerings?
I added several qualifiers:
"These are expensive, but as one who buys and uses them, I think they are worth the cost, especially when you average it out over the expected life of the filter (and throw in the peace of mind factor that you don't get with an OCOD).
Some will say they are over-priced and suggest some good alternatives. I don't necessarily disagree (they aren't to me, but this site would be pretty boring if we all had the same point of view)."
I didn't say it was the best filter on the market, provided the best bang for the buck, or imply it should be used for 3k.
I flat out stated it was expensive, that there were good alternatives I'd expect others to suggest, and the extra cost for M1 EP was (in my opinion) worth it when you averaged it out over its anticipated lifespan.
Which in no way suggests a recommendation for anything like a 3k drain interval. And while I had some fun with Fram's advertising, their XG is the only offering from them I would consider buying. I think its also a good filter, but as the price of these things varies from one place to another, the difference in price here between the M1 EP and the XG is negligible, so I go with the M1 EP.
-Spyder