Supertech oil filter and Mobil 1 oil filter comparison - Page 2 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

***fdexclpl*** · 10-06-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by touringcamry

Actually the black and orange ADBV does say a little bit about the filters. The black ADBVs are typically nitrile rubber and tends to get stiff and harden. Higher quality filters have silicone ADBV which are typically orange.

So his comparison wasn't completely useless. He managed to discover, unbeknownst to him, that the Mobil 1 at the minimum has a higher quality ADBV.

I learn something new everyday.

jermyjerm · 10-07-2008, 10:24 AM

noone mentioned FRAM?I hope I havent been using a junky filter just for that neato non-slip grip

njerald · 10-07-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jermyjerm

noone mentioned FRAM?I hope I havent been using a junky filter just for that neato non-slip grip

Sorry, but you have been............

Search..........

workerant · 10-07-2008, 11:37 AM

FRAM =

jermyjerm ,FRAM had been known for bad quality. U can dig for it but I have read that the filter element can come lose and let dirty oil through. Of cause it won't happen on all their filters so U probably been lucky like many others.

And to the OP, there is a website some geek posted about his test with difference filters. He explain and show how he tested them and to me it was pretty thorough.

jermyjerm · 10-08-2008, 10:55 AM

Great.....

touringcamry · 10-08-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jermyjerm

Great.....

The good news is that if your engine is still running, it hasn't caused catastrophic damage. Frams are cut price filters built to be just "good enough" in many situations so it doesn't always come apart. It's just that their design makes them more vulnerable to this type of damage.

I've never bought a Fram filter, but my guess is that for about the same price, Purolator Premium Plus (white can) is your best bet. They generally go for $3-5 each but I've seen them for as low as $2.50 each on sale at Sears and Pep Boys.

Napa Gold, same as Wix, are good also and run about $6 in stores. http://www.fleetfilter.com sells Wix for $4-5 each.

workerant · 10-08-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jermyjerm

Great.....

I used to buy FRAM filter too.