Wix VS Wix XP | BobIsTheOilGuy
Jan 4, 2016 · Have always used the regular Wix oil filters with good success. Is there much difference in filtering capabilities and the amount of dirt the XP will hold opposed to the regular filter. Also, any issues with the XP being restrictive in terms of …
Baldwin/Hastings vs Wix | BobIsTheOilGuy
May 14, 2014 · Oil filters for trucks there might be different, just talking car stuff here. Wix and the same NAPA Gold oil filters publish 95% @ 20 microns, not as good as Fram ToughGuard or Fram Ultra at 99% @ 20 micons, yet the Wix/Golds are good. Also try to use an oil filter with a silicon ADBV, not nitrile or butyl. Dunno how accurate this is ...
Wix (vs) Bosch oil filter | BobIsTheOilGuy
Jan 6, 2005 · I recently looked at a Bosch oil filter for my '00 GTI 1.8T at AutoZone. It appeared to be a well made filter, with a silicone ADBV. I wouldn't hesitate to use it on my car. I just finished a 5k mile run on the GTI using a Wix filter (from O'Reilly Auto Parts). I have no complaints at all about the Wix. I'll use Wix again.
Mobil 1 vs Wix xp | BobIsTheOilGuy
Oct 10, 2022 · Plotted UOA PC data pretty much correlates with the filter ISO 4548-12 rating. With all factors held constant, higher efficiency filters result in better filtration and cleaner oil. No accurateky conducted lab or real world case will prove otherwise.
Wix vs Wix XP vs Amsoil oil filters | BobIsTheOilGuy
Nov 25, 2016 · Walmart oil about $5/qt and Wix filter about $10, but replacing it 2X per yr., (2*$10)+(5*$5)+(2*$15) = $75 I talked to the oil change shop and they would swap oil filter for free if I were to only replace filters during the yr., so I could keep longer lasting amsoil and replace only Wix filters 2xYR. Any thoughts?
Wix vs. Mann Filter | BobIsTheOilGuy
Jul 2, 2007 · Doing an oil change on a 07 Jetta 2.5. Are WIX filters as good as Mann? Noticed that filters form STP, Purolator and Fram all look identical to the Mann and say "Made in Germany". Are these filters made by Mann and just rebranded for sale here in the states? Any info is much appreciated!
Pro-Tec filters (made by WIX) | BobIsTheOilGuy
Jan 18, 2009 · the protec is a wix "B" filter, same construction, same quality, only difference is the burst pressure rating is like 325psi vs 470 for the actual Wix. We sell them and they are very popular for the price as well as zero problems/no warranties with them.
Wix filter quality control | BobIsTheOilGuy
Jun 5, 2008 · Recently purchased 6 wix oil filters off rockauto, one of the filter seems to have the antidrain valve crushed between the housing when it was manufactured. Anyone else come across issues with wix brand, I always thought it was a higher quality brand and it surprised me to find issue like this.
NAPA Gold vs. WIX | BobIsTheOilGuy
Jul 6, 2020 · filter paper available surface area; with the new Asian brand cars using tiny "fuel filter" sized oil filters - this is a BIG issue. Another thing about the WIX/NAPA Gold filters with the base end bypass is that there is only a thin area of just metal-to-metal contact where it seals on the filter cartridge end cap.
Wix filters still good? | BobIsTheOilGuy
Oct 10, 2010 · I recently bought a group of Wix 57145 filters from Rock Auto that were labeled Made in Mexico. The louvers in the center tube were basically closed on all 4 filters I bought. See sample picture attached. I’ve bought several flavors of Wix filters over the years, and never had an issue before this last group.