@js12278 Thank you so much for the recommendation! We will attempt to do our best to test the most popular ones. A channel with less than 1000 subscribers has a tight budget😔. Your comment and support really helps, so we appreciate it immensely! Don't forget to like and subscribe.😁
One thing I would suggest, despite the difficulty of doing so, is using oil heated to normal operating temps for the long-duration tests. The oil/filter media relationship changes very much with temperature.
@97marqedman, This is a great suggestion, we are looking into this for future videos, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future content! Thanks for the support! Update: Make sure to go check out our new videos with the upgraded RIG.
As long as all other factors are the same, then it is a fairly realistic test, but it would be very awesome to see if there was any actual changes, like maybe the warmer oil able to carry some particulates through the filter.
I've been using Mobile 1 high mileage synthetic and aFram ultra filter fo 15 years perfect so far, and on a 2004 Ram 1500 i have 400,000 miles still running good..Great Video!!!
My vehicle maintenance is similar, vehicle having 310,000 miles. Please note, you do not have to use the high mileage every oil change. It has seal conditioners. So every other time is adequate for engines over 5 years old. Sometimes I use 1 quart of the high mileage with 4 quarts of full synthetic. I don't want to over condition the seals. But with 400,000 you are doing many things right...
A old acquaintance of mine once bought a 65 Biscayne because it ran really quiet. But it was gutless. Turns out tge quiet part was because the space under the valve covers was absolutely crammed with hardened sludge. He cleaned it up, started it up, And, Clatter-clatter-clatter-clatter. Probably never had an oil change. SMH
This has been one the best actual testing of oil filters. Most other sites just cut them apart and give subjective opinions on their construction without any valid performance testing.
@@BrandRanks As an Engineer, I analyze all the facts possible before coming to a conclusion. Yes, there's still some questions that could be addressed. One that comes to mind is: What's the difference in each filter performance if the oil is changed every 5K, 7.5K, or 10K miles? Force Induction applications are more severe to oil as compared Natural Aspirated Engines. Would flow in FI be more important then NA engines? Some of these results may be significant or may not be discernable.
Those are great points and good ideas to figure out in future videos. Also make sure to watch the new video where we greatly improved our testing process with a bigger budget.
@@stealthg35infiniti94 Reading this , I now see why my brother is way ahead of me. He’s an electrical engineer. I have no idea what you are saying , and that goes for my brother too ! I hope you take that as a compliment.
I’ve seen many other videos on oil filters from various channels. Most of them just cut it open and examine the internals. Your guys’ video is the first review I’ve seen with actual performance testing. Very well made and informative. Would love to see more!
Yes, they examine the internals and criticize the materials used, but then never explain why the material difference matters. Even in this video, one of them had a plastic internal barrel instead of metal; if it's not a piece that handles stress to need the strength of metal, why is it assumed that metal is functionally any better?
@@tbolt5883 In the sense that the pressure reducing valve in almost all filters comes off at different pressures until the oil heats up and changes viscosity, this is called the operating mode, and all the tests in this video were carried out under absolutely incorrect conditions for the normal operation of the filter.
Yes they did an excellent job but you're also welcome to do those extra tests that you think are required or should be done instead of somebody else taking the time to do it you could be the one that doesn't instead of complaining about it so always remember people put the effort into making videos because that's the time that they have and that's what they're allowing themselves to do and when you go above that obviously you have the time to do that and the finances to do that and if you have to complain about somebody else doing something that you don't have the time or money to do well then you really don't have the right to be saying anything saying anything
@@FordBossMe I dont know why you took this comment personally. It wasn’t directed to you, even because you are not the only one that performers this kind of tests I ''complained' about, there are a lot of channels that do the same. You also are welcome to react in two different manners, attack me because of what I said or set this kind of video as a new standard (and go beyond) to enhance your content regarding oil filters. I'm a subscriber of your channel and I know for a fact that you do all kinds of videos about car maintenance, and in the end, for us (including you) as users and mechanics, we know that in the end, the number of pleats, the media material, the resistance of the can, none of this matters. What really matter is how well the filter actually perform, by testing the oil flow, restriction and filter capacity is what matters the most for me, and should it for you too.
@@contabelta you could be the factor and setting the standard for what you dislike as well You could have said great job guys keep it up instead of dragging your distaste for others lacking to your liking into it
@@stephenkeller8208… As long as it’s full synthetic … I heard Toyota motors can get sludged up if you don’t use full synthetic, engines are designed for that …
Just goes to show you that Fram for all the haters out here that it’s a respectable filter. The best filter for you car is a clean one. Cannot stress that enough, clean filters work better and provide protection for a few dollars. Great video, now how do you convince people to change oil regularly when they don’t even know that the car takes oil. I’ve heard it time after time that “I didn’t know it took oil, I just put gas in it “.
@russell Stewart Thank you for the feedback. Your comment makes a huge difference especially for such a small channel. I've actually been running FRAM for years with absolutely no issues, so I agree that the most important thing is a clean filter!
I would never put the cheap standard Fram filter on any of my vehicles but that changed with the Ultra Synthetic filter. Very good quality at a decent price. I always run synthetic oils with either the Fram Ultras in my Subarus and the Wix XP in my diesel. You can waste money by changing the oil and filters more frequently if that gives you piece of mind but I usually do 10,000 between oil changes in my vehicles. My Subarus range currently in the 140,000 to 150,000 miles and the diesel is at 200,000 and run great. Things have changed greatly in the quality of oils and the amount of contaminates that EFI engines produce. There is no need to do the 3,000 mile oil changes anymore.
So my take away from this is the mobile one has better flow but it doesn't have better filtering capacity and for a non-performance vehicle the Fram Ultra would be acceptable in the essence of making sure the longevity of that engine stays very healthy for much longer Now with that being said I would ask you if you guys make sure that the bypass rate was the same for each one of these filters to make sure that the initial oil flow testing was accurate
@Ford Boss me we would definitely agree with that take away. I personally have ran the FRAM for years and have had no issues. As for the the bypass valve pressure, you have a good point. In order to make the fairest comparison we could, we applied the same pump power to all of the filters. Unfortunately, some of these manufacturers don't specify their by-pass valve pressure ratings. So maybe on the next video we will test measure that. Thank you for your input, it really is much appreciated and helps us a lot to improve and get better.
@@BrandRanks I personally have experienced a Mobil 1 filter on 2007 Ram Cummins, that was bypassing through the valve (confirmed through oil sampling & filter dissection), which would account for your lower back. pressure.
Most bypasses open at less than 20 psi I believe. They have to because the pump can't shove all the required volume of oil the engine needs through a full flow filter especially when cold or at higher rpms. The filter is still filtering, just not the entire volume of oil that the pump sends through it. I use AMSOIL first, then Wix XP second choice and have used a few Mobile One filters. If you want to filter your oil really well install a bypass system.
The RUclips algorithm worked here. I’ve been searching for real filter testing for over a year now. I really appreciate the scientific method and getting to filter performance vs look like other channels. This is very Project Farm style testing. Video quality is also great. I hope this goes viral for you guys. A few suggestions for future testing as I think this could be big for your channel. As others have suggested, I’d test other brands including Amsoil, Napa Gold and Platinum (or WIX equivalent), Royal Purple, Purolator One and Boss, AC Delco Ultragaurd Gold. Since you have built such a good rig and have access to a lab I’d suggest some extra tests. You could do a filter efficiency test to see, over a fixed period of time, how much aluminum of various particle sizes gets filtered out. Would be interested to test at 20, 30, 40, 60, 100 micron - effectively creating an efficiency per particle size. For the particle capacity test it would be interesting to take the filters to when the bypass lifts (or the media fails) and to know the pressure that happens at. Keep up the awesome work.
My 1995 Ford Explorer has always had Castrol 10-30 Conventional oil and a Fram oil filter.Changed at 3000 miles.It now has 435000 miles on it and still runs strong with no smoke or leaks.
@Martin Burgos Hahaha I've been using the FRAM ultra for years and changing it every 7500 as well. Your car should be in top shape! Thanks for your comment and for supporting the channel🙂
Likewise. What’s more, I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic 0W-20 and their M1C-251A ‘cartridge style’ filter in my 2012 Camry SE, both of which are changed every 5,000 miles ON THE DOT. Nothing but the very best for my trusty steed!
It would only make sense to compare vs those factory replacements. I have a Toyota and can say the Wix and Mobil 1 filters are much smaller than the Toyota filter even though it’s what they claim it calls for and would love to see a comparison.
my GMC Canyon 05' with 265K miles runs fine. Doesn't burn oil and I have used various oils and filters. Change your oil is smart to do - but it really comes down to how good of an engine was originally built for your vehicle. Hope you didn't get the bad one built at the close of shift on a weekend!
This video was fantastically thorough and informative while remaining concise. The editing was top notch. This type of content makes RUclips a better place. Nicely done and thank you!
I'm glad to finally see an oil flow test. I would love to see how Amsoil, royal purple, Purolator, and Wix filters perform against the filters that were already tested.
Yeah, I suspect a wire-backed glass media provides much more flow for a given filtering efficiency. That would including Amsoil and Royal Purple filters, they use Donaldson’s Synteq media.
Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed it. As a Mobil 1 guy since the early 2000s, it's nice to see some reinforcement for my decision. I've run nothing but M1 oil and filters nearly my entire adult life. It's worth the 💰
Great video. I have used the Mobil 1 extended performance filters in every car I recently owned within the past 10 years and I agree with your test. They are very good filters.
Been running M1 EP oil and filters in all my vehicles for 15 years. Even in my 240k mile 5.4 3v that has known cam phaser issues and it's still quiet as a mouse fart. Glad to see the filter did so well.
Cam phaser on those is basically a routin maintenance thing done around 80,000 to 100,000 miles. Stupid system. Is it possible to lock them once they get redone. After being told by many people that you could not lock them, I found a Ford guy. Mine is going great. Was done a few years ago.
So glad I found your channel-awesome content! You're like Project Farms kid brother who recently graduated from an esteemed engineering university and decided to channel his overflowing enthusiasm into intelligent product testing. And I'm here for it!
This test has been done years ago and the normal Fram lost horribly compared to the Motorcraft Napa gold and Wix. I'm curious if Fram has made the filters better? They didn't test the other OEM filters, so it would be a good test to do.
Excellent detailed review. Your findings declaring the Mobil 1 filter to be superior to the rest have been verified by numerous reviews over the years. That is why I have used it for years for all my vehicles, as oil and filter changes are the most important part of ICE maintenance. Thanks taking the time to evaluate these filters.
@@saulespino2510 Impressively, Saul, you highlighted the motor oil with the second best additive package in the U.S., second only to Ames oil. One thing to note: Ames oil costs $14/quart, whereas Pennzoil Ultra Platinum can be bought at Walmart for $5/quart in the 5-quart container. No one will ever be able to prove that Ames oil will give you longer engine life and better performance than Pennzoil UP. I have been using this oil and the Mobil 1 filter for years with great success, and saving $$$ in the process.
Thank you for performing this test and posting here. Most of the oil filter reviews I have seen focus on cutting open the can an performing a visual inspection. Knowing how well the filter will actually function allows for an informed decision on which "brand" to use.
I would be interested in seeing some results from standard oil filters as well. I use wix gold filters because I change my oil every 2000-3000 miles, and I feel like the oil pressure and flow is better without all the unnecessary filter media I don't need.
Very nice job. When you test more filters in the future please stick with this exact same method so we can compare the next round against this batch too! Well done!
@_R_ Thank you so much for your feedback and for supporting the channel. Your words mean a lot. We are always looking to improve not just the video quality, but our testing. Some great viewers have made good suggestion to improve on the testing so if we incorporate we may come back and retest if our small channels budget allows. Again, thank you so much!
I use K&N for the excellent flow rate and as you seen smoked everyone else on filtering out the junk. Don’t really care about capacity because of something clogged the filter you have bigger problems in the first place 😊 Mobil 1 is my second choice for sure
I have been changing my own oil for 40+ years and have never skimped on quality, oil or filter. I have been using K&N for the last couple of changes and have never seen a filter keep the oil so clean. I hope K&N doesn't change anything with these awesome filters.
This was one of the best breakdowns I've seen. Very thorough and easy to understand. Showing the interior of the the filters after the process definitely exposes some of the design flaws.
Nice test. and honest comparison. There are definitely many more filters that could be compared to these. I've got 235000 miles on my 02 Ford F150, using nothing but Motorcraft oil and filters. They've worked so well to this point, I don't plan on changing... Not sure what the "high mileage" filters or oil do differently, but I subscribe to the theory "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
I same here I just use fomoco filters 500.000 k on my99 7.3 ps nd 97 400.000 on my 97 ps nd all my other half dozen fords that I have had the past 20 years including my 66 fairlane 500 xl 289 ❤
I have used Royal Purple filters for years and would love to see a comparison in this type of setup. This is probably the most well put together test of filters I've seen on YT so far! Great work!
@Daniel Baker Thank you so much for the encouraging words. We are definitely planning on testing the royal purple. Stay tuned! Thanks for the suggestion!
I used to work for a filtration manufacturer. Internally, Royal Purple is identical to Amsoil, Mobil-1, and a number of other boutique brands. They are manufactured by Champion Labs.
@@torment6369 I'm pretty sure that one is Champion labs as well. Champion labs and FRAM make a lot of OE filters. Honda and Subaru oil filters are FRAM also, for example.
My results are : 1. I use only full synthetic oil and usually a Fram XG filter every oil change 2. I do an oil change every 5000 miles 3. at 200,000 miles my engine burns zero oil and runs like the day I bought it In my personal opinion the 5000 mile oil change gives the best results regardless of the oil or filter used or the make and model of the car. I have driven at least a million and half miles in my life so far and I have never blown and engine.
Same here, I buy the "high end" Fram filters for my vehicles but do them every 5k miles with synthetic blend. Been doing this since the 90s without issue. Synthetic obviously came along a bit later and I switched from 3k to 5k miles after finally accepting 5k was okay with the upgraded oil and filters combined. I use MotorCraft too since I'm a Ford fanboy. My Fords have gotten totaled before I've ever had to do any engine work (when you drive 160-230 miles a day for work, the fools will eventually catch up to you no matter how cautious you are).
Well I ran 265k miles on my Ford 4.6 and changed the oil maybe 10 times in its life. The engine ran strong and silent. Synthetic oil goes WAY beyond 5k miles. I'm currently running a Ford 5.0 with 199 thousand on the clock and change oil once every two years. I run fram filters and change every other oil change. As you can see by his test the filter media was basically clean after directly pouring in metal. I do not recommend my practices just stating my real world experience.
Sorry Rich, but ALL IC engines burn SOME oil. Yours may be using a very small amount-from what you've written its not enough to need any added between oil changes, but still a measurable amount. My wife's Scion goes 7500-10,000 mi between changes and the oil level (of 5W-20 oil) drops VERY little. But without the thin film of oil that is metered through the OIL CONTROL rings (that's their name) engines would have much higher amounts of friction. The heat generated with no cylinder lubrication would be enough to quickly seize the engine. That tiny bit of oil being supplied to the cross hatching of the cylinder walls, (or more, depending on your particular engine's state of wear) much of which burns off with each combustion cycle, is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to lubricate the cylinder walls.
@@donaldschmied5600 Ok I agree with you but if I'm down very little in oil consumption and I get a little fuel dilution into the oil bringing it back to level , I believe I've reached the best that can be obtained with direct injection technology. If I continue to have the exact same results at 200,000 plus miles , the motor wear is insignificant which is the desired result.
@@donaldschmied5600 EXACTLY, in fact the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard require every engine evaluated for use in military service to burn a predesignated amount of oil!
Great review! My Dad and I use Frams Ultra Synthetic filters for all ours cars and so far no issues. The tape grip on the back helps a ton as well with installation.
some number of years ago, i saw another video doing oil filter reviews. they cut open brand new filters to observe the construction and the fram had rusty parts and metal shavings in it. before seeing that video i was a Fram guy myself. now i only use Wix
@@elixeroflifei have heard people say fram oil filters gaskets come off. I find it strange fram is all me and my dad has ever used and we have never had a problem lol
I used nothing but Mobil 1 and a Fram filter in my old 2002 Chevy Blazer that I bought new. Passed it down to my daughter when she was in college. Had almost 270,000 miles on it when I sold it. And didn’t use any oil. Maintenance is key!!
I used to use a bypass filter along with the normal full flow filter. It would filter constantly even and especially at higher engine rpm, and filter down to 5 micron. Since it is so restrictive, the full flow (normal) filter was there to provide filtering AND oil to vital engine components. However oil that was 2 years old was just as clean as it was at 500 miles. I changed the bypass once a year.
I had always been a Puralator /Fram guy many years ago. when to me Fram was the better filter but over the years each manufacturer started skimping on their products and I started using OE filters with very good success and started about 8 years ago using Wix filters which I am also very happy with
My mom works for fleetguard Cummins filtration, she said on the assembly line that one filter goes one way and gets painted white with a fleetguard label stuck on it and the next goes the other way and gets painted orange with the frame logo stuck on it, so if you can find fleetguard filters (same with air filters too) they are the same as fram for like a third the cost, she been with the company for over 35 years now
Great work, nice tests, good editing... Splendid video. Learned about filters I was ACTUALLY considering. Please do more brands like Pennzoil or Castrol synthetics, Wix filters, etc.! You definitely earned a subscriber and a like from me. Have a great day!
@Chris Friend Thank you so much for your kind words! It's a slow grind to gain traction in RUclips, but comments like yours keeps us going and motivated. Your words make a huge difference. We will DEFINETLY attempt to do other brands if our budget allows. Have an amazing day and again, Thank you for your support🙂
Thank you! Great work/I appreciate the work! I must admit: The findings were right on line with what I have derived from many, many cars & the testing of every olive filter & then some! "And"... all on many different types of vehicles & driving modes! Stock, Modified, most all vehicles were performance models as well! Been driving for 65 yrs. J
Don't know how you only have 5k subscribers. The quality of video and editing are insane and its extremely well made. Keep it up, and you'll definitely be rewarded!
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Holy shit this channel came out of nowhere with insane production value. Y'all took a lot of effort and time to make this. Subscribed to support y'all. Please don't burn out and pace yourselves I know how difficult it is to consistently produce content at that level.
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Been using purolator since 97 and still do. Purolator used to put a gold grip on their cans kind of like the Fram filters years ago but it didnt last long. Still use them to this very day.
It's highly likely the Mobile 1 had the lower operating psi because your favorite bypass valve design was opening allowing the lower pressure. I'll take the filter that is filtering the best.
I switched to mobil 1, 2 oil changes ago, from fram, I have seen a lot of testing on filters and mobil 1 is always at the top or near it, so I will continue to use them. Thanks for sharing this video!
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random and BrandRanks, I switched to Mobil 1, since I owned a 1990 Buick LeSabre, a 2004 Buick LeSabre, and a 2013 Chevy Avalanche. What are the thoughts on Lucas Oil Stop Leak, and Marvel Mystery Oil?
I by no means, recommend cheaping out and using Orange and SIlver fram filters. However, and with exception, I've been quite impressed with the XGs. And I do continue to use them. The quality does reflect in their price.
Definitely need a Wix XP vs Purolator Boss vs European Mann filter vs Ford Motorcraft (Ford filters are cheaper in price than Supertech) maybe even an STP Extended life filter!! Great way to test them 👍
The Fram filters particles above 20 microns. The other 3 start at 30 microns. That''s a significant difference. Might add particle size distribution testing to the lab tests.
IDK, it may not offer much of a practical difference, especially if its filter media can spread out more. It's definitely one of those numbers I don't believe unless I see it verified. Definitely second the parti😊😊cle size testing, it's a very good idea.
Does it really matter? Yes and no. The vast majority of particulate can’t be filtered out by 20 or 30 µm. It does hamper the flow though. As the filter loads up. So be careful what you wish for especially if you’re running a GM V8 which wants high flow
I'd probably go with the better oil flow over filtering, simply because it's easy to change the oil more often, which will reduce wear, whereas oil starvation will destroy your engine far more rapidly.
I would have loved to see you test the Toyota filter, since you can get them at walmart next to the other brands Also, I like how in depth you tested the filters. It reminds me of Project Farm videos in a good way. Keep it up!
I liked the testing process and seeing the results in the bar graphs. Simple advice for us DIY drivers: whether you choose brand X or Y filters, be very diligent about Regular Oil Changes! Oil and filters are CHEAP and new engines EXPENSIVE !!
@Rick Fenestra Thank you for your feedback! Lots of work went into this and we are glad you enjoyed. Also, can't agree more with your advice. Oil filter changes are number one priority.
I run full synthetic mobil1 oil and the 15k mile mobil1 filter in my F250 Super Duty truck. Its a 2008 6.8 V10. The engine still looks and runs like new...
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Most of these filters look like they'd cause a huge issue the second they bypass, since they build up so much material at the bottom of the filter. That's still better than no oil and won't be an issue if it's changed regularly though.
@@bobbygetsbanned6049 Take a look at the place of filter of your car, it is very likely that it is not vertical so all the gunk is not underneath this bypass valve. even in this video it is at 90 degrees angle. Also you need opening valve pressure to be the same as the original. if it is weaker than needed, then you may have early openings; and if it is stronger than needed, your engine may struggle without oil.
I like to use the fram ultra synthetic xg3593a in place of the much smaller XG6607 found in many applications. It adds oil capacity and additional filter surface areas.
The bypass opens between 2-5bar. When the engine is cold, no oil is filtered, everything goes in the bypass. Most engines have an oil pressure of 3 bar and above. Test the filters without the bypass valve and with different oil temperatures and see how much oil flows through the oil filters!
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i think as long as you change your oil often it doesnt really matter.. using a cheap filter and oil and changing every 4-5k miles vs using the best of the best and changing at 10-12k i think the cheaper is better.. changing your oil is what is important
You don't want to use mineral oil cold starts is where the damage is done good oil %100 amsoil is one of the best to stop metal shedding on cold starts.
Changing the oil is a good thing but you want the parts fully protected and definitely wanna use %100 Ester oil if you live in cold climate areas the cold starts will cause metal shedding.
@@ohboy2592 i have owned well over 50 vehicles and do not use expensive oil yet have never had an engine fail because of a problem with the oil. so chances are i might be very right.. but life experience and knowledge mean little in todays world compared to internet knowledge
I change my filter with every oil change, but generally use Mobil 1 or K&N on my dailies, and Moroso/Amsoil filters on my track cars. For the dailies I just run OTS Mobil 1, or sometimes Rotella T6… but the track cars get either Redline/Royal Purple/Motul (depending on what they have on the shelf that day) that gets changed out after each event. I’m probably super excessive, but I’d like to think clean oil is like a clean blood stream, the cleaner the better.
Indeed it is. Even small particles can cause damage over time. Nothing wrong with taking care of your investment. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
Fram now has a synthetic endurance. Starts with FE. The titanium is like the og ultra. I like the microgard select too and Purolator boss. Haven't tried the fram synthetic endurance but I bought 3 of them. Like how they look and are designed.
@jacob wyatt, thank you so much for your recommendation. We were not aware of that new one! We will take a look and see if we can include it in future videos. Thank you for your support!
This video is spot on. I used K&N for years before I realized I was sacrificing filtration for flow. When I stopped using the K&N, I did use the Fram Ultra Synthetic for the subsequent oil change to clean it all out. Then I switched entirely to Mobil 1 extended performance from then on out. My oil definitely seems to have gotten cleaner. The K&N only protects for 5000 miles tops. One time I waited 6500 miles while using the K&N and the oil got so dirty, I ended up doing 2 oil changes within the next 1000 miles to clean it out. Since switching to Mobil 1 EP, I can easily push the interval up to 7500 miles without worrying too much. I still aim for 5k intervals, but if I don't have time, I don't sweat it like I did with the K&N.
Thanks for doing this test. I had requested this very test over at Project Farm, but he never took on the challenge. You guys did and I applaud that. I have a suggestion. Other than the Supertech, you tested high end filters. I think the vast majority of car owners would like to know what the average filters can do. For example, the Wix, Bosch and Purolator are very popular. The Supertech is pretty darn popular too because of the price and availability pretty much anywhere. This is a good baseline filter to measure against others. Well done on the test method and setup. Keep up the great work.
@toolwarrior thank you so much for your kind words. It mean a lot to hear that you enjoyed. That is a great idea and we definitely plan to make follow up videos and we will take that into consideration. We might start with the high end ones, but we will get tot he other ones as well. Thank you for your support!
But Project Farm can't "take on" every "challenge" that every Joe Schmuck on the internet asks for. LOL. Do you think they have time for absolutely everything? If you want to be fair.... Project Farm has taken on projects these guys have not. How much you want to bet me that I can suggest things for BR to test, in which they don't "take on the challenge"? So then should I take pot shots at them like you just did to Project Farm? LOL. Next time, think a little bit before typing. Great job by this channel, by the way! Awesome job, and awesome test! I'm a subscriber!
I appreciate you taking the time to build a rig to really test filters! Every other RUclips video I've seen have just been breakdown videos where they compare visuals. It is this type of independent testing that truly informs us. Definitely subscribing. One minute detail would be heat, as oil viscosity is very different at operating temp and could make a drastic difference in filter performance. One more thing that was left out in this video though was the oil bypass performances. All of those filters' bypasses are going to open at different pressures, and that is arguably one of the most important factors as play. Sure, one may have better flow than another or may have more surface area/better media in the filter... but if it is possible that one of these filters' bypasses opened during testing to allow dirty oil to flow then it would not only make the test inaccurate but it also implies that the filter was not actually functioning as intended during testing. I wonder if there is a way to modify the filter housings so we have an indication if the bypass opens? I think this should be a high priority when testing longevity, as oil filter manufacturers today (pointing the finger at K&N) use this exact argument to market their product as being superior; sure, the other filters have better specifications, but those specifications don't matter if their bypass is open 1,000 miles before your next oil change or your vehicle is bypassing the filter on every cold start in the winter. Personally, I'd rather see this test on motorcycle filters. The engines are smaller and more delicate, so it logically makes the most sense to me to truly want to get the best performing filter overall in that situation. To be picky, it would be nice to do Harley Davidson filters for twin cam/M8 as these are the two most common engines right now, they make their own, push consumers to use their own, but don't have testing to prove theirs is actually best for their engines.
What I'd really like to see is a test of say 3 of each filter purchased from 3 locations and of hopefully different batch numbers to see what consistency differences are present between identical products. Great video guys!
Good work! Much better than just cutting the filters open and guessing which one is best. I used mobil 1 until the pandemic hit and I had trouble finding them and switch to the fram ultras. Both have been very good. Would like to see some more like others said and include ac delcos.
I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum oil with K&N filters. I need fast flow especially in really cold conditions. A really restrictive filter will impair instant flow. The 1” nut welded on the bottom of K&N filters also helps on removal.
This was awesome. I love the tear down videos, but I DEFINITELY love when a rigorous scientific approach is used to tell the real story. I recognized the Blackstone Laboratory container instantly lol
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The testing you did was the best I’ve seen so far but I use Purolator oil filters and would like to know the performance of them. The design and specs. Of them they should do very well with your testing. Thanks, Steve.
@Stev B thank you so much for you kind words. We try to make the best content possible to help everyone make better decisions. Thanks for the recommendation, we will try to incorporate on a future video! Again, thanks for supporting the channel.
Excellent comprehensive video on oil filter testing. My only thought was to run the dirty oil through the system without a filter first, so that the subsequent filters weren’t at a disadvantage, although I would assume the difference would very possibly be negligible. I also saw another comment saying run the test at normal operating temperature as that may have an impact on performance as well. That being said, seeing as they were all run at ambient temperature there may be a difference in how much media was filtered, I doubt there would be any significant difference between the results between the different filters. Thank you for sharing!
Unless the pressure drop within the oil filter is enough to trip the bypass valve, it is generally of low importance as automotive engines use a positive displacement oil pump. That means they pump oil even with high back pressure. You don't get a reduction in flow with higher back pressure. The ONLY thing you should care about is how clean the oil is at the end of the test and how much junk they can hold. They claim 99% removal. What percent did each actually remove? Doesn't look like they did what they claim. In addition to the lab test: I suggest you get a positive displacement pump. Load up each oil filter - determining max particles they can hold, which will be indicated when the pressure no longer increases (because the bypass is kicking in). You won't be able to use hose clamps or the clear hose (think hydraulic hose). You should be able to use the clear hose after the oil filter when it drains back to reservoir. Also suggest you try different models from each brand to Attempt to reduce brand variability. Overall great start.
I have a Mahle canister filter or two to give you. If you want it can be a Mahle spin on type! Let me know! The Supertech looks shockingly like an AC Delco filter or a Fram Drive filter from Advance Auto Parts. With that being said, the AC Delco filters I know are very good in a standard oil change interval of about 5,000 to 7,500 miles, but after that I like to recommend the Mobil 1 filter. The one thing I love about the AC Delco filters is the flow at wide open throttle. It's not a normal plastic core and it makes it have a better flow rate through the filter. For those with a huge amount of miles on their engines, I tend to recommend a Fram Drive/AC Delco Professional or a Wix filter and no more than a 5,000 mile oil change interval to keep the oil pressure up. Just don't run them longer than 10,000 miles because those filters don't like to have a ton of pressure from contaminants on them. I had to educate a Saturn owner about the problems with running those "E-Core" filters too long and their oil filter had just started to collapse from the pressure. They understood, but like the car, so they'll be coming in at least every 4 months now to get their oil and filter. I also have a friend that's a journeyman electrician and he has a 2014 F150 5.0 with 231k miles on it. We just did another oil change on it with Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w20 and just recently switched to the High Mileage variant. At the 213k mile mark he JUST got the first oil leak on his engine. The rear main seal.Even then it's a single barely damp dribble out the weep hole. We have not touched the oil system on the truck yet, but have changed every coolant hose on the engine. He's used the Mobil 1 EP oil now since about 2018 when it came out.
@Marcello Colotario Thank you for this great info, we will definetly see if we can get our hands on an AC delco. You have some good advice here. We really appreciate your support!
I've been using the Mobil1 oil filter on my 2017 Toyota Yaris MT Hatchback since 2019. Mobil1 is used in F1(Formula 1) So I had a feeling they'd be good!
I"ve used Fram filters for years, but lately they seem to have gotten some bad press. I never had any problems with them. I've also had good luck with Delco and K&N. I'd like to see Wix (which seem to get rave reviews) and Delco filters tested. I enjoyed this very thorough and extensive video.
Thank you so much for sharing.So glad you enjoyed watching. We are definitely planning on testing the WIX and AC Delco for a future video. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
It seems that Fram economy filters are trash, which unfortunately hurts the entire brand. Fram seems to be very much a get what you pay for. While some of the other filter manufaucures don't seem to know how to dial it back to make a econo level filter.
Retire dealer tech. FRAM has always been junk! Had engine noises caused by FRAM. OEM filter, noise repaired, several times. Had motor develop engine noise. Piston slap. FRAM filter material plugged nozzles to spray cylinder walls. I showed cause to factory rep. He still authorized warranty repair. Long Block replacement. Caused by FRAM filter. should have paid for by FRAM or customer.
I hope to see more filter tests using the same criteria. It's tough to go into a store with a dozen choices, only to have test results from just a few of them. Another thing to note is which filters are the same, but just rebranded.
I have a 2002 Duramax diesel. I changed it to a caterpillar filter, took an extra quart of oil. It's still stock except for 4 inch exhaust. I changed oil every 5000 miles. It has 40lbs pressure at idle and 70 running. No internal engine problems Got 265,000 miles on it.
Love your video and the testing methodology. If you can, for future tests to help make sure the pressure test is valid, it would be very helpful to confirm a couple more things: 1. the viscosity of the oil, and 2. a very good determination of exactly what pressure the bypass valve starts to open (noting that room temperature oil is thicker than hot engine oil and the thicker oil that’s not at operating temp is much more likely to push open the bypass valve as opposed to traveling through the filter). Regarding item 1, I’m not sure if there is an affordable instrument to measure viscosity so if you aren’t able to obtain one, it would be good to state what brand and viscosity oil you are testing AND the temperature of the oil. This would at least give us a rough idea of viscosity. Because, as we all know, hot oil at the operating temperature of the engine is much thinner than oil at ambient temps. Regarding item 2, since I think you probably completed your pressure test with the oil at room temperature (and not the hot temp) the oil is thicker and potentially was opening the bypass valve. I read through many (but not all) of the comments and others might have already pointed out some of the above observations. Thanks again for your testing!
@David Ortiz Thank you for the recommendation! We will try our best to include everyone recommendations. We appreciate you subscribing. Makes a huge difference an gets us closer to that magic 1000 subscribers! Again, much appreciated🙂
Amazing work! Have you folks looked at magnetic drain bolts, FilterMag (external magnet), and MagnaGuard (in-filter magnet)? It would be interesting to see if those seemingly novel accessories are worth the expense and to what degree! I’m definitely subscribing for more content. Thanks for making this video, I’ve searched quite a bit for this kind of info but until now haven’t seen any real science.
@Ivy Evans Tha k yous o much for your kind words. It really means a lot to hear you enjoyed it. We haven't looked at those, but that is an AWESOME Idea we will look into it. Again, thank you for the support.
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If you want to see other Oil Filters tested, let us know in the comments below!
Yes. Show the other oil filters please!
Purolator Boss 😁🤓. Just subed recommend from FBM channel. 😁
Motorcraft
Motorcraft filters?
How about the Purolator One? My choice for oil filters
Wix XP and Purolator filters are very popular. Would love to see them against these filters
@js12278 Thank you so much for the recommendation! We will attempt to do our best to test the most popular ones. A channel with less than 1000 subscribers has a tight budget😔. Your comment and support really helps, so we appreciate it immensely! Don't forget to like and subscribe.😁
@@BrandRanks I’ll gladly send you a wix and wix XP filter 😁😁
Purolator Boss would be great to test vs Mobil 1 you already did. Thanks. Great content.
I agree. I'd love to see the Purolator Boss!
I agree
One thing I would suggest, despite the difficulty of doing so, is using oil heated to normal operating temps for the long-duration tests. The oil/filter media relationship changes very much with temperature.
@97marqedman, This is a great suggestion, we are looking into this for future videos, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future content! Thanks for the support!
Update: Make sure to go check out our new videos with the upgraded RIG.
#Perfect!!! 👍🏻
im still gonna use mobil 1 oil filters because im confident it will pass the "heated oil" test.
As long as all other factors are the same, then it is a fairly realistic test, but it would be very awesome to see if there was any actual changes, like maybe the warmer oil able to carry some particulates through the filter.
Throw an Amsoil filter in the mix. Would love to see how it does
I've been using Mobile 1 high mileage synthetic and aFram ultra filter fo 15 years perfect so far, and on a 2004 Ram 1500 i have 400,000 miles still running good..Great Video!!!
My vehicle maintenance is similar, vehicle having 310,000 miles. Please note, you do not have to use the high mileage every oil change. It has seal conditioners. So every other time is adequate for engines over 5 years old. Sometimes I use 1 quart of the high mileage with 4 quarts of full synthetic. I don't want to over condition the seals. But with 400,000 you are doing many things right...
A old acquaintance of mine once bought a 65 Biscayne because it ran really quiet.
But it was gutless.
Turns out tge quiet part was because the space under the valve covers was absolutely crammed with hardened sludge.
He cleaned it up, started it up,
And,
Clatter-clatter-clatter-clatter.
Probably never had an oil change.
SMH
@@vanpenguin22Some people think motor oil is just for oiling the engine. They just don't know any more than that.
Same I use.
Useless test
This has been one the best actual testing of oil filters. Most other sites just cut them apart and give subjective opinions on their construction without any valid performance testing.
Thank you so much for the kind words. Your support is greatly appreciated!
@@BrandRanks As an Engineer, I analyze all the facts possible before coming to a conclusion. Yes, there's still some questions that could be addressed. One that comes to mind is: What's the difference in each filter performance if the oil is changed every 5K, 7.5K, or 10K miles? Force Induction applications are more severe to oil as compared Natural Aspirated Engines. Would flow in FI be more important then NA engines?
Some of these results may be significant or may not be discernable.
Those are great points and good ideas to figure out in future videos. Also make sure to watch the new video where we greatly improved our testing process with a bigger budget.
I think Project Farm also does reliable testing.
@@stealthg35infiniti94
Reading this , I now see why my brother is way ahead of me.
He’s an electrical engineer.
I have no idea what you are saying , and that goes for my brother too !
I hope you take that as a compliment.
I’ve seen many other videos on oil filters from various channels. Most of them just cut it open and examine the internals. Your guys’ video is the first review I’ve seen with actual performance testing. Very well made and informative. Would love to see more!
@Sixty Minute, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our video informative and well-made.
You watched nates interactive auto and Carsntoys videos too? Haha
Yes, they examine the internals and criticize the materials used, but then never explain why the material difference matters. Even in this video, one of them had a plastic internal barrel instead of metal; if it's not a piece that handles stress to need the strength of metal, why is it assumed that metal is functionally any better?
May I suggest project farm? He breaks A LOT of this down among more of the filters at once. Similar testing as well.
@@crazyndn49 I love project farm but he doesn’t have a single video on oil filters.
This is what I wanted to see. Not just taking a filter apart to see how pretty it looks inside.
@t bolt Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for your support!
All these tests are absolutely not relevant in cold oil, must redo everything.
@@47ALTAIR47 WHY ? In what way ?
@@tbolt5883 In the sense that the pressure reducing valve in almost all filters comes off at different pressures until the oil heats up and changes viscosity, this is called the operating mode, and all the tests in this video were carried out under absolutely incorrect conditions for the normal operation of the filter.
Exactly 💯. Much more thorough info for us engineering types. -Ohio
FINALLY a test were goes beyond just cut open and counting pleats...pressure differential and filtration capacity, that's what's really matters!
Yes they did an excellent job but you're also welcome to do those extra tests that you think are required or should be done instead of somebody else taking the time to do it you could be the one that doesn't instead of complaining about it so always remember people put the effort into making videos because that's the time that they have and that's what they're allowing themselves to do and when you go above that obviously you have the time to do that and the finances to do that and if you have to complain about somebody else doing something that you don't have the time or money to do well then you really don't have the right to be saying anything saying anything
@@FordBossMe I dont know why you took this comment personally. It wasn’t directed to you, even because you are not the only one that performers this kind of tests I ''complained' about, there are a lot of channels that do the same.
You also are welcome to react in two different manners, attack me because of what I said or set this kind of video as a new standard (and go beyond) to enhance your content regarding oil filters. I'm a subscriber of your channel and I know for a fact that you do all kinds of videos about car maintenance, and in the end, for us (including you) as users and mechanics, we know that in the end, the number of pleats, the media material, the resistance of the can, none of this matters. What really matter is how well the filter actually perform, by testing the oil flow, restriction and filter capacity is what matters the most for me, and should it for you too.
@@contabelta you could be the factor and setting the standard for what you dislike as well
You could have said great job guys keep it up instead of dragging your distaste for others lacking to your liking into it
It's cool info, but the testing basically just proved that they're all more than good enough
Thank God because that's what I use in my 2013 Toyota Highlander with 0w 20 20k miles full synthetic, Mobile 1. excellent brand
You have a Toyota engine, brand of oil doesn’t matter, as long as you change the oil every 5k-10k you’re good.
@@stephenkeller8208… As long as it’s full synthetic … I heard Toyota motors can get sludged up if you don’t use full synthetic, engines are designed for that …
Just goes to show you that Fram for all the haters out here that it’s a respectable filter. The best filter for you car is a clean one. Cannot stress that enough, clean filters work better and provide protection for a few dollars. Great video, now how do you convince people to change oil regularly when they don’t even know that the car takes oil. I’ve heard it time after time that “I didn’t know it took oil, I just put gas in it “.
@russell Stewart Thank you for the feedback. Your comment makes a huge difference especially for such a small channel. I've actually been running FRAM for years with absolutely no issues, so I agree that the most important thing is a clean filter!
Fram ultra is a good filter, other Fram filters proven not to be very good…
Been using Fram ultra for years , no problem at all ......ofc it has the be the Ultra one not the rest of the line up.
I would never put the cheap standard Fram filter on any of my vehicles but that changed with the Ultra Synthetic filter. Very good quality at a decent price. I always run synthetic oils with either the Fram Ultras in my Subarus and the Wix XP in my diesel. You can waste money by changing the oil and filters more frequently if that gives you piece of mind but I usually do 10,000 between oil changes in my vehicles. My Subarus range currently in the 140,000 to 150,000 miles and the diesel is at 200,000 and run great. Things have changed greatly in the quality of oils and the amount of contaminates that EFI engines produce. There is no need to do the 3,000 mile oil changes anymore.
It's just the cheap cardboard fram that sucks
So my take away from this is the mobile one has better flow but it doesn't have better filtering capacity and for a non-performance vehicle the Fram Ultra would be acceptable in the essence of making sure the longevity of that engine stays very healthy for much longer
Now with that being said I would ask you if you guys make sure that the bypass rate was the same for each one of these filters to make sure that the initial oil flow testing was accurate
@Ford Boss me we would definitely agree with that take away. I personally have ran the FRAM for years and have had no issues. As for the the bypass valve pressure, you have a good point. In order to make the fairest comparison we could, we applied the same pump power to all of the filters. Unfortunately, some of these manufacturers don't specify their by-pass valve pressure ratings. So maybe on the next video we will test measure that. Thank you for your input, it really is much appreciated and helps us a lot to improve and get better.
@@BrandRanks I personally have experienced a Mobil 1 filter on 2007 Ram Cummins, that was bypassing through the valve (confirmed through oil sampling & filter dissection), which would account for your lower back. pressure.
Actually, in practice I believe full flow filters bypass valves are open way more than you think.
@@BrandRanks find out how much force it take to push the valve in. Measure the area that is exposed. That is how you determine the crack pressure.
Most bypasses open at less than 20 psi I believe. They have to because the pump can't shove all the required volume of oil the engine needs through a full flow filter especially when cold or at higher rpms. The filter is still filtering, just not the entire volume of oil that the pump sends through it. I use AMSOIL first, then Wix XP second choice and have used a few Mobile One filters. If you want to filter your oil really well install a bypass system.
The RUclips algorithm worked here. I’ve been searching for real filter testing for over a year now. I really appreciate the scientific method and getting to filter performance vs look like other channels. This is very Project Farm style testing. Video quality is also great. I hope this goes viral for you guys.
A few suggestions for future testing as I think this could be big for your channel. As others have suggested, I’d test other brands including Amsoil, Napa Gold and Platinum (or WIX equivalent), Royal Purple, Purolator One and Boss, AC Delco Ultragaurd Gold.
Since you have built such a good rig and have access to a lab I’d suggest some extra tests. You could do a filter efficiency test to see, over a fixed period of time, how much aluminum of various particle sizes gets filtered out. Would be interested to test at 20, 30, 40, 60, 100 micron - effectively creating an efficiency per particle size. For the particle capacity test it would be interesting to take the filters to when the bypass lifts (or the media fails) and to know the pressure that happens at.
Keep up the awesome work.
My 1995 Ford Explorer has always had Castrol 10-30 Conventional oil and a Fram oil filter.Changed at 3000 miles.It now has 435000 miles on it and still runs strong with no smoke or leaks.
then try 1992 Ford Tempo 3L-V6 509K original and still runs and sound like a new car....
This has huge potential. You should definitely do more brands. Penzoil, amsoil, oem filters, ect!
Thank you so much for the kind words and the suggestion! Much appreciated.
@@BrandRanks Honda oem next please 🙏🏻
Amsoil is a Wix XP filter
@@DTuned559 Honda OEM is basically a re-branded Fram Tough-Guard filter lol.
@@kimblem.w9952 🤣
I get the 20k synthetic oil and pair it with the 20k rated filter.... and still change it every 3 to 5k miles 😅
@Martin Burgos Hahaha I've been using the FRAM ultra for years and changing it every 7500 as well. Your car should be in top shape! Thanks for your comment and for supporting the channel🙂
Likewise. What’s more, I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic 0W-20 and their M1C-251A ‘cartridge style’ filter in my 2012 Camry SE, both of which are changed every 5,000 miles ON THE DOT. Nothing but the very best for my trusty steed!
A Group IV/V oil can go that distance provided the additive package is tuned right but I wouldn't do it with anything less.
Smart man!
Synthetic oil is made from natural gas so it has no crude you can go the full 20 k miles I've been doing it for years and use mobile 1
Along with the other great suggestions, I'd love to see some OEM filters stacked up vs. the aftermarket competition like AC Delco, Motorcraft ect..
It would only make sense to compare vs those factory replacements. I have a Toyota and can say the Wix and Mobil 1 filters are much smaller than the Toyota filter even though it’s what they claim it calls for and would love to see a comparison.
No reason to. Champion labs makes both of them. Aka fram
Same I have a ford and it’s motorcraft but usually use k&n cause motorcraft never in stock and I might just switch to mobile 1
@@Tmat_4928 the manufacturer of the parts does not have any bearing on the specifications they are built to , only maybe the build quality , maybe
@@donbeary6394 well you keep buying that cheap shit then.
my GMC Canyon 05' with 265K miles runs fine. Doesn't burn oil and I have used various oils and filters. Change your oil is smart to do - but it really comes down to how good of an engine was originally built for your vehicle. Hope you didn't get the bad one built at the close of shift on a weekend!
This video was fantastically thorough and informative while remaining concise. The editing was top notch. This type of content makes RUclips a better place. Nicely done and thank you!
Thank you Devin! It really means a lot to read this. It keeps us motivated to keep producing more content. Your support is greatly appreciated.
I'm glad to finally see an oil flow test. I would love to see how Amsoil, royal purple, Purolator, and Wix filters perform against the filters that were already tested.
Yeah, I suspect a wire-backed glass media provides much more flow for a given filtering efficiency.
That would including Amsoil and Royal Purple filters, they use Donaldson’s Synteq media.
Wix XP uses something fairly similar
Sergiu Gabor has a whole line of videos. In the end like most things in life, it seems to be all about compromise.
Seconding amsoil
AMSOIL filters actually are Mobil1 filters.
Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed it. As a Mobil 1 guy since the early 2000s, it's nice to see some reinforcement for my decision. I've run nothing but M1 oil and filters nearly my entire adult life. It's worth the 💰
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Great video. I have used the Mobil 1 extended performance filters in every car I recently owned within the past 10 years and I agree with your test. They are very good filters.
Thank you so much! Appreciate the support.
Что скажешь на счёт фильтра Man ?
@@twhalen 650,000 combined miles on 3 cars over many years and NO.
I have been using the mobil1 filter for a long time, look like I will continue with that. Thanks for the great video!
The best filter is the one you change every 5,000 miles or less...
@user-wv1pj6wh4hnot with a car engine.
It's cheap, just change it...
I run my oil to 6000 miles but swap filter every 3000.
@@NodakSavageThat seems unnecessary
No need for me to change my Hengst filters any sooner than 10k in my diesels
I’ve been using this Mobil 1 filters on my C5 Z06 for a few years now. Glad it came out on top.
Been running M1 EP oil and filters in all my vehicles for 15 years. Even in my 240k mile 5.4 3v that has known cam phaser issues and it's still quiet as a mouse fart. Glad to see the filter did so well.
Cam phaser on those is basically a routin maintenance thing done around 80,000 to 100,000 miles. Stupid system. Is it possible to lock them once they get redone.
After being told by many people that you could not lock them, I found a Ford guy. Mine is going great. Was done a few years ago.
So glad I found your channel-awesome content!
You're like Project Farms kid brother who recently graduated from an esteemed engineering university and decided to channel his overflowing enthusiasm into intelligent product testing.
And I'm here for it!
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would be interested to see how OEM filters perform in the same tests.
Yeah, I've had many tell me it's the only way to go so that's what I've always done.
OEM filters are frequently rebadged filters. May, or may not be made to different specs.
This test has been done years ago and the normal Fram lost horribly compared to the Motorcraft Napa gold and Wix. I'm curious if Fram has made the filters better? They didn't test the other OEM filters, so it would be a good test to do.
Motorcraft are truly exceptional
Really interested to see how Motorcraft holds up in the competition.
Mobile 1 is the only filter and oil I've used for years. Thanks for the confirmation.
There is no manufacturer of this brand filter! 😮
Excellent detailed review. Your findings declaring the Mobil 1 filter to be superior to the rest have been verified by numerous reviews over the years. That is why I have used it for years for all my vehicles, as oil and filter changes are the most important part of ICE maintenance. Thanks taking the time to evaluate these filters.
Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel. it means a lot to hear that you enjoyed.
What's your opinion on Pennzoil Ultra Platinum?
@@saulespino2510
Impressively, Saul, you highlighted the motor oil with the second best additive package in the U.S., second only to Ames oil. One thing to note: Ames oil costs $14/quart, whereas Pennzoil Ultra Platinum can be bought at Walmart for $5/quart in the 5-quart container. No one will ever be able to prove that Ames oil will give you longer engine life and better performance than Pennzoil UP. I have been using this oil and the Mobil 1 filter for years with great success, and saving $$$ in the process.
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Echo chamber
Thank you for performing this test and posting here. Most of the oil filter reviews I have seen focus on cutting open the can an performing a visual inspection. Knowing how well the filter will actually function allows for an informed decision on which "brand" to use.
@My Phone, You're welcome! We're glad that you found our test informative and useful.
This would make a great series. I'd love to see a Denso, Wix, FRAM TG, and Bosch comparison ❤
Agree! Definetly planning on a lot more filters.make sure to subscribe so you don't miss them. Thank you for your support!
Or Mopar
Or Mopar
I would be interested in seeing some results from standard oil filters as well. I use wix gold filters because I change my oil every 2000-3000 miles, and I feel like the oil pressure and flow is better without all the unnecessary filter media I don't need.
You make me glad I use mobil1, but I was impressed with the fram ultra and sell those at work too
Very nice job. When you test more filters in the future please stick with this exact same method so we can compare the next round against this batch too! Well done!
@_R_ Thank you so much for your feedback and for supporting the channel. Your words mean a lot. We are always looking to improve not just the video quality, but our testing. Some great viewers have made good suggestion to improve on the testing so if we incorporate we may come back and retest if our small channels budget allows. Again, thank you so much!
Ha yes, even small variations will drive me nuts lol.
I use K&N for the excellent flow rate and as you seen smoked everyone else on filtering out the junk. Don’t really care about capacity because of something clogged the filter you have bigger problems in the first place 😊 Mobil 1 is my second choice for sure
I have been changing my own oil for 40+ years and have never skimped on quality, oil or filter. I have been using K&N for the last couple of changes and have never seen a filter keep the oil so clean. I hope K&N doesn't change anything with these awesome filters.
Yea right
This was one of the best breakdowns I've seen. Very thorough and easy to understand. Showing the interior of the the filters after the process definitely exposes some of the design flaws.
The sheer effort to make this video....
Thank you for making it from UK.
He is measuring when the bypass valve opens
@moriwaki1105 Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you took the time to write this. Glad you enjoyed.
Nice test. and honest comparison.
There are definitely many more filters that could be compared to these.
I've got 235000 miles on my 02 Ford F150, using nothing but Motorcraft oil and filters.
They've worked so well to this point, I don't plan on changing...
Not sure what the "high mileage" filters or oil do differently, but I subscribe to the theory "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
I same here I just use fomoco filters 500.000 k on my99 7.3 ps nd 97 400.000 on my 97 ps nd all my other half dozen fords that I have had the past 20 years including my 66 fairlane 500 xl 289 ❤
I think the FoMoCo oil filters are 1 of the best
I have used Royal Purple filters for years and would love to see a comparison in this type of setup. This is probably the most well put together test of filters I've seen on YT so far! Great work!
@Daniel Baker Thank you so much for the encouraging words. We are definitely planning on testing the royal purple. Stay tuned! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@BrandRanks Can you do a separate test running E85 on fuel filters paper and stainless steel?
I used to work for a filtration manufacturer. Internally, Royal Purple is identical to Amsoil, Mobil-1, and a number of other boutique brands. They are manufactured by Champion Labs.
@@unclebob540i3 Do you happen to know if the toyota trd oil filters are in the same category as those?
@@torment6369 I'm pretty sure that one is Champion labs as well. Champion labs and FRAM make a lot of OE filters. Honda and Subaru oil filters are FRAM also, for example.
My results are :
1. I use only full synthetic oil and usually a Fram XG filter every oil change
2. I do an oil change every 5000 miles
3. at 200,000 miles my engine burns zero oil and runs like the day I bought it
In my personal opinion the 5000 mile oil change gives the best results regardless of the oil or filter used or the make and model of the car.
I have driven at least a million and half miles in my life so far and I have never blown and engine.
Same here, I buy the "high end" Fram filters for my vehicles but do them every 5k miles with synthetic blend. Been doing this since the 90s without issue. Synthetic obviously came along a bit later and I switched from 3k to 5k miles after finally accepting 5k was okay with the upgraded oil and filters combined. I use MotorCraft too since I'm a Ford fanboy. My Fords have gotten totaled before I've ever had to do any engine work (when you drive 160-230 miles a day for work, the fools will eventually catch up to you no matter how cautious you are).
Well I ran 265k miles on my Ford 4.6 and changed the oil maybe 10 times in its life. The engine ran strong and silent. Synthetic oil goes WAY beyond 5k miles. I'm currently running a Ford 5.0 with 199 thousand on the clock and change oil once every two years. I run fram filters and change every other oil change. As you can see by his test the filter media was basically clean after directly pouring in metal. I do not recommend my practices just stating my real world experience.
Sorry Rich, but ALL IC engines burn SOME oil.
Yours may be using a very small amount-from what you've written its not enough to need any added between oil changes, but still a measurable amount. My wife's Scion goes 7500-10,000 mi between changes and the oil level (of 5W-20 oil) drops VERY little. But without the thin film of oil that is metered through the OIL CONTROL rings (that's their name) engines would have much higher amounts of friction. The heat generated with no cylinder lubrication would be enough to quickly seize the engine.
That tiny bit of oil being supplied to the cross hatching of the cylinder walls, (or more, depending on your particular engine's state of wear) much of which burns off with each combustion cycle, is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to lubricate the cylinder walls.
@@donaldschmied5600 Ok I agree with you but if I'm down very little in oil consumption and I get a little fuel dilution into the oil bringing it back to level , I believe I've reached the best that can be obtained with direct injection technology. If I continue to have the exact same results at 200,000 plus miles , the motor wear is insignificant which is the desired result.
@@donaldschmied5600 EXACTLY, in fact the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard require every engine evaluated for use in military service to burn a predesignated amount of oil!
This was an awesome video! Love how the experiments were setup. Would love to see OEM brand filters compete (Toyota, Honda, Mopar, Motorcraft, etc.)
Hyundai and ac Delco filter test would be good with the other OEM filter test
Great review!
My Dad and I use Frams Ultra Synthetic filters for all ours cars and so far no issues. The tape grip on the back helps a ton as well with installation.
I've rebuilt hundreds of failed engines. They all had a Fram filter.
Fram only makes fake filters
some number of years ago, i saw another video doing oil filter reviews. they cut open brand new filters to observe the construction and the fram had rusty parts and metal shavings in it. before seeing that video i was a Fram guy myself. now i only use Wix
@@elixeroflifeim sure other brands if cut open can be the same lol
@@elixeroflifei have heard people say fram oil filters gaskets come off. I find it strange fram is all me and my dad has ever used and we have never had a problem lol
@@nunya8048 only issue ive had with Fram is hearing debris rattle around inside, new right out of the box. and at times being rusty.
I've been using mobil1 extended life filters for years. I'm glad this test reinforces what I already knew. 😊
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А что на счёт фитров Man ?
I used nothing but Mobil 1 and a Fram filter in my old 2002 Chevy Blazer that I bought new. Passed it down to my daughter when she was in college. Had almost 270,000 miles on it when I sold it. And didn’t use any oil. Maintenance is key!!
I used to use a bypass filter along with the normal full flow filter. It would filter constantly even and especially at higher engine rpm, and filter down to 5 micron. Since it is so restrictive, the full flow (normal) filter was there to provide filtering AND oil to vital engine components. However oil that was 2 years old was just as clean as it was at 500 miles. I changed the bypass once a year.
I had always been a Puralator /Fram guy many years ago. when to me Fram was the better filter but over the years each manufacturer started skimping on their products and I started using OE filters with very good success and started about 8 years ago using Wix filters which I am also very happy with
@1995dresser, It's great to hear that you've found success with OE filters and Wix filters. Thanks for your comment!
My mom works for fleetguard Cummins filtration, she said on the assembly line that one filter goes one way and gets painted white with a fleetguard label stuck on it and the next goes the other way and gets painted orange with the frame logo stuck on it, so if you can find fleetguard filters (same with air filters too) they are the same as fram for like a third the cost, she been with the company for over 35 years now
@@diychad7268 but frams end cap has a different design and the micron rating is different, so the parts must be different, no?
Great work, nice tests, good editing... Splendid video. Learned about filters I was ACTUALLY considering. Please do more brands like Pennzoil or Castrol synthetics, Wix filters, etc.! You definitely earned a subscriber and a like from me. Have a great day!
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Thank you! Great work/I appreciate the work! I must admit: The findings were right on line with what I have derived from many, many cars & the testing of every olive filter & then some! "And"... all on many different types of vehicles & driving modes! Stock, Modified, most all vehicles were performance models as well! Been driving for 65 yrs. J
Don't know how you only have 5k subscribers. The quality of video and editing are insane and its extremely well made. Keep it up, and you'll definitely be rewarded!
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Holy shit this channel came out of nowhere with insane production value. Y'all took a lot of effort and time to make this. Subscribed to support y'all. Please don't burn out and pace yourselves I know how difficult it is to consistently produce content at that level.
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Yep
It would have been good to see Wix XP and Purolator Boss filters tested. Both are currently made in the USA and are top models for those companies.
Wix is no longer us made
Been using purolator since 97 and still do. Purolator used to put a gold grip on their cans kind of like the Fram filters years ago but it didnt last long. Still use them to this very day.
Wix is used on all the HD equipment at 28 mines that I contracted for over the past 20 years...
@@chrome2infinity938do you notice a difference between oil filter brands ?
It's highly likely the Mobile 1 had the lower operating psi because your favorite bypass valve design was opening allowing the lower pressure. I'll take the filter that is filtering the best.
I switched to mobil 1, 2 oil changes ago, from fram, I have seen a lot of testing on filters and mobil 1 is always at the top or near it, so I will continue to use them. Thanks for sharing this video!
The production quality is insane. Only 15K subs? Consuder me impressed. Great video! New sub!
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random and BrandRanks, I switched to Mobil 1, since I owned a 1990 Buick LeSabre, a 2004 Buick LeSabre, and a 2013 Chevy Avalanche. What are the thoughts on Lucas Oil Stop Leak, and Marvel Mystery Oil?
Subscribed, this was very thorough and well done. Hope you are compensated with many views and more subscribers and can’t wait to see more
Dang! Your video production and editing is top notch. Your channel is going to grow so fast. Well done!!!
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Very thorough and informative video rather than just comparing each filter for built quality!
I by no means, recommend cheaping out and using Orange and SIlver fram filters. However, and with exception, I've been quite impressed with the XGs. And I do continue to use them. The quality does reflect in their price.
The XG seems to be the only Fram that has quality. If you change oil every 3k miles' you can probably use the cheapie filters.
you must be behind on the times....cause even the Orange Fram has a good build quality now.
Definitely need a Wix XP vs Purolator Boss vs European Mann filter vs Ford Motorcraft (Ford filters are cheaper in price than Supertech) maybe even an STP Extended life filter!! Great way to test them 👍
@ Jeff W. Thank you for the suggestions and your feedback! it is much appreciated
mann filter will be nice. i am willing to send you some european filters!
The Mobil 1 filters are made by Mann+Hummel
The Fram filters particles above 20 microns. The other 3 start at 30 microns. That''s a significant difference. Might add particle size distribution testing to the lab tests.
IDK, it may not offer much of a practical difference, especially if its filter media can spread out more. It's definitely one of those numbers I don't believe unless I see it verified.
Definitely second the parti😊😊cle size testing, it's a very good idea.
Does it really matter? Yes and no. The vast majority of particulate can’t be filtered out by 20 or 30 µm. It does hamper the flow though. As the filter loads up. So be careful what you wish for especially if you’re running a GM V8 which wants high flow
@@sbond1963 I wouldn't buy a fram if the box told me it'd make me shit gold
@@jordanlong00 I use the Fram tough guard. Love that filter. Spin on and the cartridge version.
@jordanlong00 Honestly, me neither, especially for the cheap ones. Their build quality and quality control are lacking
I’ve used mobile one oil and filter for many years, never any issues. Changed both out at every 10,000 miles.
Great filter! Make sure to check out our newest video with the mobil one in the new rig!
I'd probably go with the better oil flow over filtering, simply because it's easy to change the oil more often, which will reduce wear, whereas oil starvation will destroy your engine far more rapidly.
Exactly. Best to go with OEM with perfect pressure specs
@@hjer731thank#, great idea….actually went that way( esp MOPAR, lots GMC), last several years….Switched to BOSS , generally now
There's a bypass though
@@hjer731OEM is good , though this test would probably lean me towards the Mobil 1 .
Paper filter that filters down to 20 microns at the highest % is your best option.
I would have loved to see you test the Toyota filter, since you can get them at walmart next to the other brands
Also, I like how in depth you tested the filters. It reminds me of Project Farm videos in a good way. Keep it up!
I liked the testing process and seeing the results in the bar graphs. Simple advice for us DIY drivers: whether you choose brand X or Y filters, be very diligent about Regular Oil Changes!
Oil and filters are CHEAP and new engines EXPENSIVE !!
@Rick Fenestra Thank you for your feedback! Lots of work went into this and we are glad you enjoyed. Also, can't agree more with your advice. Oil filter changes are number one priority.
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I run full synthetic mobil1 oil and the 15k mile mobil1 filter in my F250 Super Duty truck. Its a 2008 6.8 V10. The engine still looks and runs like new...
This video came up in my feed, and I have to say you did a fantastic job, this video is getting all the views it deserves. Bravo
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Bypass valves are very common and a very good thing. Even in aviation we have them because unfiltered oil or fluid is better than none.
Most of these filters look like they'd cause a huge issue the second they bypass, since they build up so much material at the bottom of the filter. That's still better than no oil and won't be an issue if it's changed regularly though.
@@bobbygetsbanned6049 Take a look at the place of filter of your car, it is very likely that it is not vertical so all the gunk is not underneath this bypass valve. even in this video it is at 90 degrees angle. Also you need opening valve pressure to be the same as the original. if it is weaker than needed, then you may have early openings; and if it is stronger than needed, your engine may struggle without oil.
I Would like to see when Bypass valves activate or fail?
I like to use the fram ultra synthetic xg3593a in place of the much smaller XG6607 found in many applications. It adds oil capacity and additional filter surface areas.
Noice. My vehicle uses that 6607. Have to see if this works for me.
The bypass opens between 2-5bar. When the engine is cold, no oil is filtered, everything goes in the bypass. Most engines have an oil pressure of 3 bar and above. Test the filters without the bypass valve and with different oil temperatures and see how much oil flows through the oil filters!
The oil does get filtered cold, if the right multigrade oil is used.
Great comparison. Nice editing, well done.
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i think as long as you change your oil often it doesnt really matter.. using a cheap filter and oil and changing every 4-5k miles vs using the best of the best and changing at 10-12k i think the cheaper is better.. changing your oil is what is important
You don't want to use mineral oil cold starts is where the damage is done good oil %100 amsoil is one of the best to stop metal shedding on cold starts.
%100 Ester oil
Changing the oil is a good thing but you want the parts fully protected and definitely wanna use %100 Ester oil if you live in cold climate areas the cold starts will cause metal shedding.
You’d be very wrong
@@ohboy2592 i have owned well over 50 vehicles and do not use expensive oil yet have never had an engine fail because of a problem with the oil. so chances are i might be very right.. but life experience and knowledge mean little in todays world compared to internet knowledge
I change my filter with every oil change, but generally use Mobil 1 or K&N on my dailies, and Moroso/Amsoil filters on my track cars. For the dailies I just run OTS Mobil 1, or sometimes Rotella T6… but the track cars get either Redline/Royal Purple/Motul (depending on what they have on the shelf that day) that gets changed out after each event. I’m probably super excessive, but I’d like to think clean oil is like a clean blood stream, the cleaner the better.
Indeed it is. Even small particles can cause damage over time. Nothing wrong with taking care of your investment. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
The methods you used to test the filters and the overall production quality is very impressive. Subbed
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I have used fram oil filters since 1986 w zero issues - i know people bash them but i never had any problems
By far the best filter testing I've seen so far. I use bosch premium and wix and would like to see those tested. Keep up the good work!
Bosch? Go watch Wip City Wrencher (whip city?) He was sent a Bosch filter with a manufacturing defect
@@CORVAIRWILD will do!
Fram now has a synthetic endurance. Starts with FE.
The titanium is like the og ultra.
I like the microgard select too and Purolator boss. Haven't tried the fram synthetic endurance but I bought 3 of them. Like how they look and are designed.
@jacob wyatt, thank you so much for your recommendation. We were not aware of that new one! We will take a look and see if we can include it in future videos. Thank you for your support!
They do look pretty impressive.
This video is spot on. I used K&N for years before I realized I was sacrificing filtration for flow. When I stopped using the K&N, I did use the Fram Ultra Synthetic for the subsequent oil change to clean it all out. Then I switched entirely to Mobil 1 extended performance from then on out. My oil definitely seems to have gotten cleaner. The K&N only protects for 5000 miles tops. One time I waited 6500 miles while using the K&N and the oil got so dirty, I ended up doing 2 oil changes within the next 1000 miles to clean it out. Since switching to Mobil 1 EP, I can easily push the interval up to 7500 miles without worrying too much. I still aim for 5k intervals, but if I don't have time, I don't sweat it like I did with the K&N.
I’d love to see an OE filter thrown in the mix. Fantastic test!
Thanks for doing this test. I had requested this very test over at Project Farm, but he never took on the challenge. You guys did and I applaud that. I have a suggestion. Other than the Supertech, you tested high end filters. I think the vast majority of car owners would like to know what the average filters can do. For example, the Wix, Bosch and Purolator are very popular. The Supertech is pretty darn popular too because of the price and availability pretty much anywhere. This is a good baseline filter to measure against others. Well done on the test method and setup. Keep up the great work.
@toolwarrior thank you so much for your kind words. It mean a lot to hear that you enjoyed. That is a great idea and we definitely plan to make follow up videos and we will take that into consideration. We might start with the high end ones, but we will get tot he other ones as well. Thank you for your support!
Project Farm has a full plate. The hardest working guy on YT.
But Project Farm can't "take on" every "challenge" that every Joe Schmuck on the internet asks for. LOL. Do you think they have time for absolutely everything? If you want to be fair.... Project Farm has taken on projects these guys have not. How much you want to bet me that I can suggest things for BR to test, in which they don't "take on the challenge"? So then should I take pot shots at them like you just did to Project Farm? LOL. Next time, think a little bit before typing. Great job by this channel, by the way! Awesome job, and awesome test! I'm a subscriber!
I appreciate you taking the time to build a rig to really test filters! Every other RUclips video I've seen have just been breakdown videos where they compare visuals. It is this type of independent testing that truly informs us. Definitely subscribing.
One minute detail would be heat, as oil viscosity is very different at operating temp and could make a drastic difference in filter performance.
One more thing that was left out in this video though was the oil bypass performances. All of those filters' bypasses are going to open at different pressures, and that is arguably one of the most important factors as play. Sure, one may have better flow than another or may have more surface area/better media in the filter... but if it is possible that one of these filters' bypasses opened during testing to allow dirty oil to flow then it would not only make the test inaccurate but it also implies that the filter was not actually functioning as intended during testing.
I wonder if there is a way to modify the filter housings so we have an indication if the bypass opens? I think this should be a high priority when testing longevity, as oil filter manufacturers today (pointing the finger at K&N) use this exact argument to market their product as being superior; sure, the other filters have better specifications, but those specifications don't matter if their bypass is open 1,000 miles before your next oil change or your vehicle is bypassing the filter on every cold start in the winter.
Personally, I'd rather see this test on motorcycle filters. The engines are smaller and more delicate, so it logically makes the most sense to me to truly want to get the best performing filter overall in that situation. To be picky, it would be nice to do Harley Davidson filters for twin cam/M8 as these are the two most common engines right now, they make their own, push consumers to use their own, but don't have testing to prove theirs is actually best for their engines.
#Perfect!!! 🙌🏻👍🏻
ok but these tests are NOT CERTIFIED ASTM
I always use Mobile oil filters and synthetics. For a few bucks more. I never have expensive motors issues.
What I'd really like to see is a test of say 3 of each filter purchased from 3 locations and of hopefully different batch numbers to see what consistency differences are present between identical products.
Great video guys!
You would hope that there would be non, obviously. It’s an oil filter with no moving parts. There shouldn’t be manufacturing variations.
Good work! Much better than just cutting the filters open and guessing which one is best. I used mobil 1 until the pandemic hit and I had trouble finding them and switch to the fram ultras. Both have been very good. Would like to see some more like others said and include ac delcos.
Fram is the only filter I have ever had fail on me. fram is the orange can of death.
@@dave8599 Orange can bad!
Do more with oil filters. So much to learn. Awesome video
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I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum oil with K&N filters. I need fast flow especially in really cold conditions. A really restrictive filter will impair instant flow. The 1” nut welded on the bottom of K&N filters also helps on removal.
Awesome filter video! Glad you were suggested in my feed. I’m subscribing now!
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This was awesome. I love the tear down videos, but I DEFINITELY love when a rigorous scientific approach is used to tell the real story. I recognized the Blackstone Laboratory container instantly lol
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The testing you did was the best I’ve seen so far but I use Purolator oil filters and would like to know the performance of them. The design and specs. Of them they should do very well with your testing. Thanks, Steve.
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Excellent comprehensive video on oil filter testing. My only thought was to run the dirty oil through the system without a filter first, so that the subsequent filters weren’t at a disadvantage, although I would assume the difference would very possibly be negligible. I also saw another comment saying run the test at normal operating temperature as that may have an impact on performance as well. That being said, seeing as they were all run at ambient temperature there may be a difference in how much media was filtered, I doubt there would be any significant difference between the results between the different filters. Thank you for sharing!
Great content! Keep it up!
Thank you! Much Appreciated!
Unless the pressure drop within the oil filter is enough to trip the bypass valve, it is generally of low importance as automotive engines use a positive displacement oil pump. That means they pump oil even with high back pressure. You don't get a reduction in flow with higher back pressure. The ONLY thing you should care about is how clean the oil is at the end of the test and how much junk they can hold.
They claim 99% removal. What percent did each actually remove? Doesn't look like they did what they claim.
In addition to the lab test: I suggest you get a positive displacement pump. Load up each oil filter - determining max particles they can hold, which will be indicated when the pressure no longer increases (because the bypass is kicking in). You won't be able to use hose clamps or the clear hose (think hydraulic hose). You should be able to use the clear hose after the oil filter when it drains back to reservoir.
Also suggest you try different models from each brand to Attempt to reduce brand variability.
Overall great start.
I have a Mahle canister filter or two to give you. If you want it can be a Mahle spin on type! Let me know! The Supertech looks shockingly like an AC Delco filter or a Fram Drive filter from Advance Auto Parts. With that being said, the AC Delco filters I know are very good in a standard oil change interval of about 5,000 to 7,500 miles, but after that I like to recommend the Mobil 1 filter. The one thing I love about the AC Delco filters is the flow at wide open throttle. It's not a normal plastic core and it makes it have a better flow rate through the filter. For those with a huge amount of miles on their engines, I tend to recommend a Fram Drive/AC Delco Professional or a Wix filter and no more than a 5,000 mile oil change interval to keep the oil pressure up. Just don't run them longer than 10,000 miles because those filters don't like to have a ton of pressure from contaminants on them. I had to educate a Saturn owner about the problems with running those "E-Core" filters too long and their oil filter had just started to collapse from the pressure. They understood, but like the car, so they'll be coming in at least every 4 months now to get their oil and filter. I also have a friend that's a journeyman electrician and he has a 2014 F150 5.0 with 231k miles on it. We just did another oil change on it with Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w20 and just recently switched to the High Mileage variant. At the 213k mile mark he JUST got the first oil leak on his engine. The rear main seal.Even then it's a single barely damp dribble out the weep hole. We have not touched the oil system on the truck yet, but have changed every coolant hose on the engine. He's used the Mobil 1 EP oil now since about 2018 when it came out.
@Marcello Colotario Thank you for this great info, we will definetly see if we can get our hands on an AC delco. You have some good advice here. We really appreciate your support!
I've been using the Mobil1 oil filter on my 2017 Toyota Yaris MT Hatchback since 2019. Mobil1 is used in F1(Formula 1) So I had a feeling they'd be good!
Been using Super Tech for many years. Haven't had an issue yet. 276,000 miles on my Civic that sits outside during the upper Midwest winters.
I"ve used Fram filters for years, but lately they seem to have gotten some bad press. I never had any problems with them. I've also had good luck with Delco and K&N. I'd like to see Wix (which seem to get rave reviews) and Delco filters tested. I enjoyed this very thorough and extensive video.
Thank you so much for sharing.So glad you enjoyed watching. We are definitely planning on testing the WIX and AC Delco for a future video. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
It seems that Fram economy filters are trash, which unfortunately hurts the entire brand. Fram seems to be very much a get what you pay for. While some of the other filter manufaucures don't seem to know how to dial it back to make a econo level filter.
Not lately, they've been getting bad reviews for many years.
Retire dealer tech. FRAM has always been junk! Had engine noises caused by FRAM. OEM filter, noise repaired, several times.
Had motor develop engine noise. Piston slap. FRAM filter material plugged nozzles to spray cylinder walls. I showed cause to factory rep. He still authorized warranty repair. Long Block replacement. Caused by FRAM filter. should have paid for by FRAM or customer.
I hope to see more filter tests using the same criteria. It's tough to go into a store with a dozen choices, only to have test results from just a few of them. Another thing to note is which filters are the same, but just rebranded.
Rebranding is good info, for sure.
I have a 2002 Duramax diesel. I changed it to a caterpillar filter, took an extra quart of oil. It's still stock except for 4 inch exhaust. I changed oil every 5000 miles. It has 40lbs pressure at idle and 70 running. No internal engine problems
Got 265,000 miles on it.
I run amsoil in my trucks, along with their filters, I also send the oil in for analysis and I have 300k on both engines. So far so good.
Love your video and the testing methodology. If you can, for future tests to help make sure the pressure test is valid, it would be very helpful to confirm a couple more things: 1. the viscosity of the oil, and 2. a very good determination of exactly what pressure the bypass valve starts to open (noting that room temperature oil is thicker than hot engine oil and the thicker oil that’s not at operating temp is much more likely to push open the bypass valve as opposed to traveling through the filter).
Regarding item 1, I’m not sure if there is an affordable instrument to measure viscosity so if you aren’t able to obtain one, it would be good to state what brand and viscosity oil you are testing AND the temperature of the oil. This would at least give us a rough idea of viscosity. Because, as we all know, hot oil at the operating temperature of the engine is much thinner than oil at ambient temps.
Regarding item 2, since I think you probably completed your pressure test with the oil at room temperature (and not the hot temp) the oil is thicker and potentially was opening the bypass valve.
I read through many (but not all) of the comments and others might have already pointed out some of the above observations.
Thanks again for your testing!
Yup. Agreed...hot oil makes a big difference
Can you also test the Motorcraft that is typically used in Fords? Great video, new sub for sure!
@David Ortiz Thank you for the recommendation! We will try our best to include everyone recommendations. We appreciate you subscribing. Makes a huge difference an gets us closer to that magic 1000 subscribers! Again, much appreciated🙂
Motor craft are base puraltors.
Amazing work! Have you folks looked at magnetic drain bolts, FilterMag (external magnet), and MagnaGuard (in-filter magnet)? It would be interesting to see if those seemingly novel accessories are worth the expense and to what degree!
I’m definitely subscribing for more content. Thanks for making this video, I’ve searched quite a bit for this kind of info but until now haven’t seen any real science.
@Ivy Evans Tha k yous o much for your kind words. It really means a lot to hear you enjoyed it. We haven't looked at those, but that is an AWESOME Idea we will look into it. Again, thank you for the support.
Many heavy Trucks use a second very fine Bi-pass filter .. A small amount of oil goes through the bi=pass filter at a slower rate..