Okay, I realize that neither of these filters are the darlings here on BITOG, but I was shopping Rock Auto tonight. Rock's choices for a premium filter for my 2001 Volvo V70XC and 2010 Prius (not in signature, 155K Miles) are limited to these two choices plus their own store brand. I've run out of filters for the Volvo and need to order soon.
The Volvo has enjoyed life on the OEM Mann Austria filters, but I suspect that there could be something better now that I am extending the OCI. Likewise the Prius started life with a 5k OCI, was later back spec'd for 10k, but I believe it could easily go 20k.
I would like to hear your thoughts on filter options for 12-20k OCI's on these vehicles. For those of you not familiar with these vehicles, the filters are cartridge replacement vs. full metal can. For some reason this makes a difference; Fram Ultra Guards are priced out of this world. Look at the bright side: I do not need to cut open these filters to see what is going on with them.
The Volvo has enjoyed life on the OEM Mann Austria filters, but I suspect that there could be something better now that I am extending the OCI. Likewise the Prius started life with a 5k OCI, was later back spec'd for 10k, but I believe it could easily go 20k.
I would like to hear your thoughts on filter options for 12-20k OCI's on these vehicles. For those of you not familiar with these vehicles, the filters are cartridge replacement vs. full metal can. For some reason this makes a difference; Fram Ultra Guards are priced out of this world. Look at the bright side: I do not need to cut open these filters to see what is going on with them.