Mopar oil filter

[NIsaacs]

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The engine oil filter fro wix has a plastic seal between the can and the element the fleetgard has a rubber seal . Can you not see the filter media spacing on the wix piece of crap fuel filter

There are no end to filter cutaways on u-tube, this one is a 1515 standard Ford gasser engine oil filter from forever ago. I didn't see any plastic, but I only have one eye that works...

As long as you are happy with whatever you use, I am happy and will continue to use Wix/Napa.

 

[SAndreasen]

While I am not a fan of Wix fuel filters, it is not possible to accurately judge media visually.

you can’t be serious ? You can’t see how far the pleats are spaced in the wix filter versus nissacs own photo ?? Guess which one is going to filter better ?

 

[SAndreasen]

There are no end to filter cutaways on u-tube, this one is a 1515 standard Ford gasser engine oil filter from forever ago. I didn't see any plastic, but I only have one eye that works...

As long as you are happy with whatever you use, I am happy and will continue to use Wix/Napa.

I was just saying the wix oil filter I cut apart has a plastic seal the fleetgard has a rubber seal . I posted the fuel filter to show what the last fuel filte I bought looked like . I’ve always used wix fuel filters and never seen one like this

 

[NIsaacs]

Some of my '01 stock, both fuel filters. The media looks very similar, they are both on their respective boxes. Note the left has a flat top & bottom, the Napa has a cup shape top & bottom, must be better. Fleetguard is 10 micron, the Napa is 7. I always buy the Gold. Maybe yours is the Silver or Platinum, they are both cheaper than the Gold.

Did you watch the video, no plastic, and it is an oil filter.

 

[NIsaacs]

Can't see much but these oil filters are very similar, no plastic in the top under the oil holes. They are the same hole count and both made in Mexico. I think the Fleetguard is a Wix

 

[Killer223]

I'm sure for most people the wix is OK, I've not been a fan of them since they sold in like 15-16 or there abouts.
As for as what Sandreasen is saying, your way off. more pleats doesn't' mean better filtration. maybe could be considered more holding capacity. but not better filtration. as thats up to the media being used. I use Donaldson almost exclusively besides the Baldwin pf7977.

 

[AH64ID]

you can’t be serious ? You can’t see how far the pleats are spaced in the wix filter versus nissacs own photo ?? Guess which one is going to filter better ?

I should be asking if you’re serious. Sorry, but you cannot make those visual assumptions with media, period. There are countless types of filtration media and while they all have the same basic purpose those don’t work identical. Number of pleats is one of the least important specs. I care more about flow, dirt holding, and filtration ratings. One media can be better with fewer square inches.

 

[Timd32]

The salt/brine has killed way more trucks then any of these filters combined.

Filter, oil type deaths are probably way down on the list.

Gas and DEF in the tank probably out run Filter Deaths.

Toilet paper filter guy is just waiting to jump in here as well.

It's funny with FRAM they always take a beating, and I don't use them either but somehow they probably are way up there in filter count across the board. If I had a show truck I would skin a few orange FRAM canisters and cover up my filter of choice with that outer FRAM just to drive folks crazy at car shows or cruise nights.

My guess it's hard to find anyone who has not used, removed or installed a FRAM or NAPA filter at somepoint on something.

 

[NIsaacs]

I don't know about other filter manufactures but Cat states their system is 100% automated. That the traditional use of employees, leave room for error. That building them manually is too tedious for most.

 

[Matt42]

The salt/brine has killed way more trucks then any of these filters combined.

If I had a show truck I would skin a few orange FRAM canisters and cover up my filter of choice with that outer FRAM just to drive folks crazy at car shows or cruise nights.

THIS sounds like fun!

 

[SAndreasen]

The wix oil filter for the cummins uses a cheap crappy plastic seal between the element and the can the fleetgard uses a rubber seal . I’ve cut them apart very my own self . And what about the crappy wix fuel filter[/QUOTE]

 

[SAndreasen]

I should be asking if you’re serious. Sorry, but you cannot make those visual assumptions with media, period. There are countless types of filtration media and while they all have the same basic purpose those don’t work identical. Number of pleats is one of the least important specs. I care more about flow, dirt holding, and filtration ratings. One media can be better with fewer square inches.

I should be asking if you’re serious. Sorry, but you cannot make those visual assumptions with media, period. There are countless types of filtration media and while they all have the same basic purpose those don’t work identical. Number of pleats is one of the least important specs. I care more about flow, dirt holding, and filtration ratings. One media can be better with fewer square inches.

you still can’t see the missing pleats ??

 

[SAndreasen]

I'm sure for most people the wix is OK, I've not been a fan of them since they sold in like 15-16 or there abouts.
As for as what Sandreasen is saying, your way off. more pleats doesn't' mean better filtration. maybe could be considered more holding capacity. but not better filtration. as thats up to the media being used. I use Donaldson almost exclusively besides the Baldwin pf7977.

If the number of pleats doesn’t matter why don’t they just put one piece of a paper wrapped around the filter smooth with no pleats

 

[SAndreasen]

Can't see much but these oil filters are very similar, no plastic in the top under the oil holes. They are the same hole count and both made in Mexico. I think the Fleetguard is a Wix

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how many times do I have to tell you I cut the wix apart it has a cheap plastic seal the fleetgard has a rubber seal? Can you not read besides being blind

 

[AH64ID]

you still can’t see the missing pleats ??

You are fixating on the wrong aspects of a filter.

At this point all I can say is that you should leave filter classification to people that understand filters and media. Just take their word for it.

100 pleats of the the wrong media is still worse than 50 pleats of the correct media.

Nothing specific to Wix, just filters in general.

 

[NIsaacs]

how many times do I have to tell you I cut the wix apart it has a cheap plastic seal the fleetgard has a rubber seal? Can you not read besides being blind

You still haven't said which oil filter. Napa/Wix has 5 choices for the '99 Cummins. They are not all created equal. Read up on all of them.

7620 ProSelect, 7620 Silver, 7620 Platinum, 1607 Gold, or the top of the line, 7620xe Gold. I will even post links, since you are such a good guy.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PFL47620?impressionRank=1

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/FIL1607?impressionRank=2

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SFI27620?impressionRank=3

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SFL37620?impressionRank=4

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...ge-ram-2500?q=engine+oil+filter+57620xe&pos=1

 

[Killer223]

If the number of pleats doesn’t matter why don’t they just put one piece of a paper wrapped around the filter smooth with no pleats

maybe you should reread what i said and try again.

 

[Road Dog]

The brand doesn't matter. A company like WIX will make several filters at different price points. If you look at NIsaacs list the filter media varies from cellulose (aka paper) for $5 to synthetic media for $25. You get what you pay for.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I've used fleetguard for years as primary full-flow filter - but have also continuously used a Frantz bypass filter on both the oil and fuel filters... Best way I know of actually testing filter efficiency, is having oil analysis done at oil change interval - but truth is, for most, the Cummins will outlast most owners in actual ownership time periods, regardless of filter brand used.

 

[GCroyle]

Gary,

I see a spec of dust on the LR corner of the valve cover.

Looks great.

Gary