Opinons on WIX filters.

SnowRidge · Jul 27, 2005

I.E, a Wix 11551 is the same as the Napa 1551. 

I just caught a typo in the above. Wix 11551 should read Wix 51551. Sorry about that.

SnowRidge · Jul 27, 2005

(Correct me if I am wrong, but from what I was told, Fram and Purolator are owned by the same company, and are all the same filter.) 

OK. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I just got off the phone with Purolator (the part that does automotive filters). I'll quote the gentleman I talked to, "Fram make Purolator? No sir, Fram and Purolator have been bitter competitors for 70 years."

He went on to say they make the filter media in N.C. and assemble the filters themselves in plants around the world.

The last I heard, Fram was a division of Allied Signal. Purolator filters are made by the Purolator Filter Company.

WilliamBos · Jul 27, 2005

Hi,

Thank you. I am glad to say I stand corrected!! Glad to hear I have another choiuce if I need. AC, Puralator, Kralinator, and WIX

Thanks.

Will

crashz · Jul 28, 2005

AC is made by Champion Labs. Bargain basements like SuperTech (Wally World Brand) to K&N are manufactured by Champion.

The general concensus on BITOG seems to be favorable. Wix also seems to be a favorable brand.

Jim57 · Aug 2, 2005

( you could do worse...
if you chose Pennzoil........ /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

(oh no---- duck for cover.... did I say that???) )

I lost an engine because of a Pennzoil Filter. They did not stand behind it either. I sent the filter after the mechanic showed me what it done and Pennzoil did not concur. As I figured they would not. This happened in 1991 and the vehicle is still sitting here because of their incompentence. It may not happen often but it happened this time to me and they (Pennzoil) Did Not Stand Behind their warranty.

Jim

CarlGlas · Jan 1, 2006

( AC is made by Champion Labs. Bargain basements like SuperTech (Wally World Brand) to K&N are manufactured by Champion. The general concensus on BITOG seems to be favorable. Wix also seems to be a favorable brand. )
 

Actually, Champion Laboratories, Inc. makes oil filters for many companies, but at their specifications. For more info, visit;
Engine Oil Filter Study - http://tinyurl.com/6gn7x

Additional Info: http://tinyurl.com/cvh4

The above sites should contain enough information to allow you, et al, to make an informed decision.

Schultz · Jan 2, 2006

Here is another web site to look at that offers some pore size testing of the filters. I did the testing another guy did the rest of the write up and web page. If you have any other questions about the testing let me know.

The Wix brand only was a middle of the pack as far as filtration ability. Pure 1 and Fram Tough Guard were the best if your looking for filtration.
Tim

Oilfilterstudy.com

Dargo · Jan 2, 2006

( Personally, I trust Wix, Baldwin, Napa, Purolator, Denso, and Toyota. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I won't buy a Fram or anything that looks like it might have been spewed from their plant. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif )

I have several collector hot rod cars and some other very expensive equipment. A lot of the guys I run around with drag race with some very expensive equipment (sub 8 sec. in 1/4). They almost always use Baldwin, Wix or Purolator. Nobody in the group, or even at the tracks, ever run a Fram filter. From what I'm told by most everyone, Fram used to be a decent filter many years ago. Now they are about the worst by a fairly large margin. If these guys use Baldwin, Wix, and Purolators on their $50k plus engines, I'll use them on mine.

CarlGlas · Jan 2, 2006

( The Wix brand only was a middle of the pack as far as filtration ability. Pure 1 and Fram Tough Guard were the best if your looking for filtration.)
Tim

www.oilfilterstudy.com

"Years ago Fram was a quality filter manufacturer. Now their standard filter (the radioactive-orange cans) is one of the worst out there.

Statement Source: http://tinyurl.com/b5qx8

I know that everyone makes the best filter, but one would have to ask the question about an oil filter that sells for $2 or $3.

How much quality can really go into the filter and still permit
the vendor and the manufacturer to make a profit?

Whatever filter anyone chooses, it should at least meet or exceed original equipment specs, but most important is changing the oil on time and using the proper viscosity.

Personally, I have used Mobile-1 synthetic oil and filters on my gasoline fueled engines for years with satisfaction.

As far as for my diesel, well, I'm listening to you guys. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

RWEST · Jan 3, 2006

I've been using WIX/NAPA oil filters on my diesels and motorcycles (I use Motorcrafts on my autos 'cause Wally's has 'em for cheap /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif ), for the past 5 years. No problems yet. Okay, I'll amend that - the WIX/NAPA's are white, and stick out like a sore thumb on my bikes, so, I paint 'em with some heat-resistant black paint first. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Change the filter and the oil regularly, as more than one poster's mentioned, and I don't think there'll be any problems.
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