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Hydrocruiser · 08-28-2004, 10:10 PM

NAPA/WIX

Cost $4.99 -- Local auto parts store
ADBV material: Silicon
Spring type: coil
Baseplate hole area: 0.393 sq/in
Filter area: 305 sq/in; 60 pleats
Center tube hole area: 0.61 sq/in
Total Weight: 460 grams
Filter and endcaps weight: 5 oz
Average largest pore size: 58 µm
Smallest pore size: 19 µm
30W 70F Oil flow @ 10psi: 9.1 oz per minute
Summary

"This mid-priced filter appears to have average filtration and flow and rates. Construction is very good to excellent. One of the few in this comparison with silicon ADBV".

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08-28-2004, 10:10 PM	#6
Hydrocruiser Gold Member Gold Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,418	Re: Oil Filter Study NAPA/WIX Cost $4.99 -- Local auto parts store ADBV material: Silicon Spring type: coil Baseplate hole area: 0.393 sq/in Filter area: 305 sq/in; 60 pleats Center tube hole area: 0.61 sq/in Total Weight: 460 grams Filter and endcaps weight: 5 oz Average largest pore size: 58 µm Smallest pore size: 19 µm 30W 70F Oil flow @ 10psi: 9.1 oz per minute Summary "This mid-priced filter appears to have average filtration and flow and rates. Construction is very good to excellent. One of the few in this comparison with silicon ADBV". It's "okay" __________________ Support our President; Support our Troops.