Oil Filter Comparison

[T120]

Here's something I find interesting...

Following is a comparison of the 1080 versus the 1071 oil filter specs.

They have the same physical dimensions

The 1080 is classed as a by-pass filter while the 1071 is classed as a full-flow

The micron rating is 21 for the 1080 versus 25 for the 1071

The 1071 sells for less (Fleet Filter)

...Any thoughts on this ??

Wix 51080 & Napa 1080 Oil Filter

Code: 51080

Retail Price: $14.49

Price Each: $7.42

At $125 order: $6.68

At $500 order: $5.94

Case Qty: 12

PARTS DETAIL

Principal Application: A-C, Case, DeSoto, Dodge (46-56), Hercules, M/F, Plymouth (53-56)

Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Canister Filter

Service: Lube

Type: By-Pass

Media: Paper

Height: 4.218

Outer Diameter: 3.367

Inner Diameter Top: 0.578

Inner Diameter Bottom: 0.703

Nominal Micron Rating: 21

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Wix 51071 & Napa 1071 Oil Filter

Code: 51071

Retail Price: $7.49

Price Each: $4.44

At $125 order: $4.00

At $500 order: $3.56

Case Qty: 12

PARTS DETAIL

Principal Application: Chrysler, Dodge, (57-59) Daf Trucks

Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Canister Filter

Service: Lube

Type: Full Flow

Media: Paper

Height: 4.218

Outer Diameter: 3.367

Inner Diameter Top: 0.578

Inner Diameter Bottom: 0.703

Nominal Micron Rating: 25

[T120]

Okay..here's my thoughts for what it's worth, the only difference I can see other than price is the "nominal" 4 micron difference in the filter media .The bypass 51080 being able to filter finer particles.I guess we have to trust the manufacturer is providing accurate specs....Depends how "nominal" is defined

Edited February 26, 2012 by Ralph D25cpe