MicroGard MGL51522 Oil Filter vs. MicroGard Select MSL51522 Oil Filter Cut Open

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Жыл бұрын

Oil Filter Inspection.
MicroGard versus MicroGard Select. Would you pay $3.50 more for the MicroGard Select oil filter? Let's open them up and see what's inside!
MicroGard MGL51522: www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
MicroGard Select MSL51522: www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
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@TargaWheels Жыл бұрын

Not sure if your view count is still the same, but the last few videos you made I wasn't notified, even though i clicked "all" on the bell. I unsubscribed and re-subscribed because I heard that resets everything? Not sure if other people are having the same problem. It happens on other channels I subscribe to also. Not all of them though.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi TargaWheels, Seems KZfaq is always having some kind of problems. Some posts disappear including mine. I have no control what they do. I hope they get it straightened out though. I'll pin your comment so it sits up top and others can easily see it. Thanks for letting me know!👍

@tariqbhatti6584 Жыл бұрын

Same here

@ChicagoRob2 Жыл бұрын

I would definitely pay the extra $3.50 for the MicroGard Select, due to superior filtration and construction.

@drumtwo4seven Жыл бұрын

MicroGard Select is way better. For $3 more it's a no brainer. Excellent review 👍

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi drum, Thank You!

@daves2520 Жыл бұрын

This is a clear case of, "You get what you pay for."

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Definetly

@chriscosby2459 Жыл бұрын

The lower end Microgard filter is the reason I started watching Whip City oil filter reviews about a year ago. The O'Reilly store near me was out of my normal oil filter (the Wix XP). But the guy behind the parts counters said the Microgard filter was just as good as the Wix XP. After a little research I learned the the guy at the parts counter was incorrect. I would never purchase the lower tier Microgard again. The Wix XP was harder to find during the pandemic.(at least the places where I shop)

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris. Some filters are still hard to get in my area too.

@memopadilla5931 Жыл бұрын

Once again.. That Premium Guard "Microgard Select" has the cleanest construction in the business.. They are obviously investing in better machinery/factories.

@ChicagoRob2 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen a better constructed filter than the Microgard Select. The Premium Guard Extended Life filter is also excellent.

@memopadilla5931 Жыл бұрын

@@ChicagoRob2 it's the same filter LOL Watch Whip's other vids on these filters.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Memo, I wish they would invest in USA workers. Thanks for your feedback.

@memopadilla5931 Жыл бұрын

@@WhipCityWrencher there are very few workers in these factories. . It is mostly machines.. When you see sloppy glue , that is an inferior machine that is not precise enough to lay a clean target.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

@@memopadilla5931 Maybe so, but it wouldn't hurt for more products to be made here in the USA

@dwheeler016 Жыл бұрын

The select filter does look to be good quality and nice and clean.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi dwheeler, Thanks for your feedback!

@adamhale6036 Жыл бұрын

I use microgard select filter and syntec oil from O'Reilly's

@STREETFIGHTER50 Жыл бұрын

Thank you WCW! You just made up my mind for my next filter choice on a few of my vehicles! I’m really digging the MicroGuard Select 👍🏼

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome!

@VetteDaily Жыл бұрын

On one of their oil promo's it's $2 more so thanks to you l will be upgrading for sure!

@STREETFIGHTER50 Жыл бұрын

MGS looks really well constructed and cleanest overall of the filters so far I’ve seen.

@bobwadsworth4799 Жыл бұрын

WOW - I have always used the regular Microgard but after seeing this, I will start to use the Microgard Select.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, I wouldn't use that Microgard either. Thanks for Sharing!

@gizzyguzzi Жыл бұрын

I thought the microguard was a decent filter just a few years ago. It's do hard to keep track!

@cassymars4298 Ай бұрын

Hi friend great sharing🐝

@Funkydood 4 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work, Whipper!!!

@WhipCityWrencher 4 ай бұрын

I'll try Thanks, Jose👍💯

@timklein3962 7 ай бұрын

Pretty conclusive; huge difference; great video; thanks !!!

@WhipCityWrencher 7 ай бұрын

You're Welcome👍 Thanks!

@robertkeefer1552 Жыл бұрын

The Select is the better filter. The quality of materials and the build of the Select is superior. I would choose the Select one.

@danhambrick6331 Жыл бұрын

That select is a nice filter.The regular microGard is junk....

@kruelzombieful Жыл бұрын

That regular microgard is a wix made filter. I hate louvers on oil filter. I've had a couple of wix filters that the louvers are not even cut open/punctured correctly not allowing oil to flow thru. Good thing I noticed it before I installed it. Ever since then I stayed away from Wix and Wix made filters. Now that Select filter looks amazing lots of holes in the core and silicone valve and gasket. Looks like it's going to be my go to filter from now on.

@dennywires Жыл бұрын

Thanks pal, great video! I probably wouldn't choose either but definitely the select would be my Choice if I had it no other way.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@yeahdatsjay Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏾 so much for this review i was choosing between the two and your video help me make the clearly better choice.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome! I appreciate the feedback, Thank You!

@WrenchingMafia Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday great Video,, love it

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thank You! Happy Friday, Wrenching!

@cherribomb4157 Жыл бұрын

I use the select for the winter months...-30 f, and AC DELCO for the warmer months on my 95 k1500. silicone anti drainback is crucial in dec, jan, and feb.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Cherri, Thanks for Sharing!

@rickjudi3 Жыл бұрын

Unless you have a very specialized vehicle (I.E., race car, exotic, or specialty car for examples) any name brand oil filter will work fine in your daily driver. More important is if you want your engine to last, dump the filter and oil every 5,000 miles. Use a full synthetic oil and your engine will never fail due to an oil or filter issue.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Yep, I agree regular oil changes are a must.

@ED-ti5tc Жыл бұрын

The regular is junk. Well that was a surprise! I was thinking about trying this brand of filter but thanks for showing this.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, You're Welcome!

@tariqbhatti6584 Жыл бұрын

Microgurad select. Seems like a pretty nice filter.

@SimpleTastyFood2024 Жыл бұрын

Another good video! Another good review, as always. The microgard select seems to be the better of the two. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend. Merri 😊

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Merri! Have a Great weekend also!

@mimelio Жыл бұрын

Micro Gard Select seem a lot better for just $3.50. The Micro Gard regular media tears way too easy.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

I Agree!

@skinny-peters-JR. Жыл бұрын

Purolator...and filters they make...my go to filter...

@freedomliberty7611 Жыл бұрын

Great job pete.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Watcher3223 9 күн бұрын

I use the regular Microgard filter mainly because I was given a box of those things. Can't argue with free. They're not as good as the Microgard Select, but the regular Microgard will still do a good job for everyday commuting on an ordinary car that's stock and will remain that way ... and where the oil and filter are changed every 5k ... and it's still better than Fram.

@ozarkarky Жыл бұрын

Never thought I'd see a filter that makes Fram look good!

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

lol

@efremendez 9 ай бұрын

What u talkin about Willis? Fram IS the worst. Even wallyworld filters better

@timklein3962 7 ай бұрын

@@efremendez So true !!!!!!!!

@Mark-rw3kw Ай бұрын

@@efremendez Fram makes about 5 different quality of filters, some of them are quite good. This channel proved that the Amsoil filter is the same as the Fram Ultra, and made by Fram. If you want to mention a specific Fram model, like Extra Guard, then that's fine, but not all Fram models are the same.

@Gary7even Жыл бұрын

Odd that filters intended for the same applications and one would have a bypass valve and one would not.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Yep, I dont understand that either.

@terryburke2587 7 ай бұрын

I just cut open a regular Microgaurd MGL51394 and was quite impressed with the build quality. It had a coil spring, button bypass, nice filter medium with uniformly spaced pleats. It had a lot more pleats than the filter in the video. No sloppy gluing. My filter had holes instead of louvers. It had an oil ring style seal like Japanese filters. Made in India. Seems to be a lot variation on where these filters are made vs part number. I agree the one in the video made in Mexico is not good. The MGL51394 fits a John Deere X534 tractor with a 25 HP Kawasaki twin.

@WhipCityWrencher 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for Sharing👍

@ChrisRJ 3 ай бұрын

I have the exact same model of the regular microguard in this video MGL51522, but it's different. Has the holes inside and has 8 holes on the end, like the select version. Not sure about any other differences, but there is variation even among the same type and model of filter.

@Mark-rw3kw Ай бұрын

I find it amusing that so many people think that Microguard makes filters. That is just a brand name that has their filters made by one of major filter manufacturing companies. They source filters from different manufacturers, depending on whether the regular or select, and depending on what filter it is.

@kbeg132 Жыл бұрын

Microguard select looks like a well made filter. Thanks for the video. I have an O'Reilly auto parts near me and I know which filter I would buy.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi, K Beg, Thank You!

@daewooparts Жыл бұрын

Depends what you are in the mood for Mexican or Vietnamese 🌮🍜

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

lol

@kasondaleigh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@WhipCityWrencher 10 ай бұрын

You're Welcome👍

@faxmen09 Жыл бұрын

Really comparing two different levels of filters by two different manufacturers. MGL, basic jobber filter. Select more equal to standard Wix/Napa Gold. The most interesting thing is that the MSL has a filter bypass where not required or needed. This application for vehicles with block bypass. If the filter bypass psi lower than block, then it would be opening at lower than intended psi. More bypass events. As bypass events rare, likely no big deal though. Thanks for vid.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Your Welcome faxmen09!

@rickh8380 9 ай бұрын

Nice review. No "Cheese Grater" center cores for me. Louvers = lower oil pressure. Only round holes or cages which I wish were made of metal and not nylon. Nylon cage over louvers any day if I had no other option. Take care all.

@scottymoondogjakubin4766 Жыл бұрын

I would have to give the win to the micro guard ! Pay a little more for a better quality oil filter !

@bagodonats8168 Жыл бұрын

Great Videos I love learning the differences. Can you do a comparison between the Microgard select and wix xp I would love to see that. Thanks again!!!

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It will be a while but I'll put it on my to-do list.

@jonathannance5086 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Pete! Micro Select is hands down the winner. I have never used either of these products. I definitely would never use the regular micro- guard. Is it me or do most of the filters made in Vietnam seems very similar?

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan, I think your right on, they do look very similar.

@albertvela8712 Жыл бұрын

Can't beat the Microgard Select for the price. Definitely a worthy contender to other premium filters.

@SlikLizrd Жыл бұрын

Due to it's POOR Micron Rating, the Microgard Select is NOT a premuim-quality oil filter. Woe be unto the fool that buys products because they are cheap. Cheap s**t is cheap s**t is cheap s**t. PERIOD.

@bcrocks3935 Жыл бұрын

@@SlikLizrd 99% at .25 microns? that's better than mobile one or k&n gold. If this had a backing screen it would be the perfect oil filter design. .20 microns can be too restrictive if there isn't enough media, which often happens. If this were made in USA it would be the hands down best.

@SlikLizrd Жыл бұрын

@@bcrocks3935 NAH. There is NO Oil Filter currently available that has an " at .25 Microns" rating. Notice your Decimal Point -- it changes "25 Microns" to "1/4th of 1 Micron" -- which ain't possible in an automotive oil filter. The "backing screen" that was found in some earlier versions was often praised as a great feature, but it was only TEMPORARY, as it was soon replaced with a thinner, lighter, polymer (plastic) material that stiffened the filter, but allowed for MORE PLEATS at the same time. There really is NO BEST OIL FILTER that meets EVERYONE'S requirements -- we each have to research what is best for OUR OWN vehicles. I've been driving since 1958 -- all 50 states, 3 Canadian Provinces, and 3 Mexican Estados. My many years of experience with different brands of Oil & Filters, on all types of roads, in all types of climate, gives me a distinct advantage when selecting the proper lubricants for my vehicles. In my Ford V-8 (180,000 miles), I run Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, 5-W-30; Bosch Premium Oil Filter # 3410; and a FilterMag Magnet Kit. OCI at 5,000 miles. What others choose to buy and use is none of MY business. 😁

@arcanask Жыл бұрын

You really do get what you pay for with Microgard. What a difference $3.50 makes.

@budblack3588 Жыл бұрын

I choose the MicroGard Select it is a lot better made and it is identical to the Premium guard PG5288EX

@brucek.hoffman5868 Жыл бұрын

another interesting vid... @ least u bought a filter opener, thank u 4 NOT grinding them open... 😉

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bruce you bet.👍

@buggyduggy2431 Жыл бұрын

You need to comment more on the micron size. 20 to 29 microns is a huge difference.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Buggy, One is 25 and the other is 29, you guys can figure that out. I would like to comment more about these filters but you have to realize the average viewing time is 5 min. on these videos (that's what youtube tells me) so I try to make the videos as entertaining as possible and informative as possible, yet in the shortest amount of time that I can. Sometimes not easy. Thanks for the feedback.👍

@HarrisFS Жыл бұрын

AWE phuc. I bought the MGL51522 specifically because it says " SAFETY BYPASS VALVE" on the box. WTF! Anyhow when I was assembling my new short block I had to block my oil bypass valve (because I was missing the little spring) knowing that many modern oil filters come with bypass valves anyway. Thanks for the info I'll be switching filters now.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome!

@user-hs9gp7po9t Жыл бұрын

O'Reilly Auto parts selling a filter that is inferior to the outside description.I believe there are Consumer Protection laws to protect us.I wonder how the Federal Commission would view deceptive trade praactices. My last point is can we believe theit filtration numbers?

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

I dont know the laws and I don't believe totally in their filtration numbers. I try and give an honest look at both filters and media. Would I bet my life on the numbers they supply? Heck No! Thanks for your feedback!

@haroldbeauchamp3770 Жыл бұрын

The profit margin on these regular Microgard filters must be fantastic for Oreilly. Cheap filter with a premium price. Compared to SuperTech 20k mile filter at Walmart for almost two dollars cheaper and arguably better materials.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Harrold, Yep, I would take the MP Supertech over this Micrgard. Thanks for your feedback!👍

@GereDJ2 Жыл бұрын

Helpful review, nice job. Almost everything was better with the "Select" version. What do you think of WIX filters?

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thanks! A lot of the Wix filters are being made in Mexico or China, not good IMHO. Here's a video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpaJjMuimNG9lnU.html&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher

@jeffkortsch8276 Жыл бұрын

No bypass valve on the regular Microgard? No problem - the filter media will rip and let oil through if there's a blockage.

@simbanugz2906 Жыл бұрын

I about spit out my coffee laughing. Sad but true

@Andrew__Smith Жыл бұрын

😳 The presence of a bypass valve in the engine oil line before the filter is implied.

@faxmen09 Жыл бұрын

@@Andrew__Smith 100% correct. Bypass called a (engine) block bypass. It makes a filter bypass unnecessary. The fact the Select has one makes it unique, but still not required. It's good to see you understand why a filter integral bypass not needed here.

@jeffkortsch8276 Жыл бұрын

@@Andrew__Smith Good point but it’s odd the Select filter for the same application would have a bypass. Maybe it’s set to 100 psi so it never opens.

@naturerules3371 9 ай бұрын

@@faxmen09 If my car has a bypass valve at the engine head and my oil filter has a bypass valve in it as well are there any pros or cons to this type of setup? Is this just redundant? I don’t understand why my oil filter would have the bypass valve as well! I would greatly appreciate if you could answer me. Thanks in advance!

@jasonreid1332 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for all that you do. For the $$ I would pass on both, why pay $10 for either of these filters when you can purchase a Wix XP for a few bucks more, or a Fram Ultra for the same price.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, You're Welcome!

@miguelesmerio876 7 ай бұрын

I bought the WIX XP and I couldn't close my hood. The MicroGard Select fit perfect for my application .

@bigjim5551212 Жыл бұрын

just because its made offshore, doent mean its bad. The Vietnamese filter is great

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, I think it's a well-made oil filter, too bad it wasn't made here. Thanks for your feedback!

@damienhenderson9347 10 ай бұрын

I got the normal one and it has 8 inlet holes must be different engine

@dontblameme6328 Жыл бұрын

The select filter looks great, but the problem is that tomorrow O'Reilly could change the private label manufacturer and the quality could go to hell. At that price just buy the Wix off the next shelf and then you KNOW you got a good filter.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Wix keeps changing where they are made also, I opened a couple in the last week or so, and one was made in Mexico the other was made in China. Videos will be out next month.

@dwendt44 Жыл бұрын

I wonder about those little "feet" on some ADBVs. Stiffeners?

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

There are usually on filters with base end bypass valves.

@STREETFIGHTER50 Жыл бұрын

How about a modular Ford filter shootout? Would like to see how the Microguard MSL51372 compares to these higher priced filters 😁 PurolatorBoss PBL24651 Amsoil EAO11 Wix 51372XP K&N HP-2010 Ford Performance CM-6731-FL820

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

I put it on my to do list!👍

@STREETFIGHTER50 Жыл бұрын

@@WhipCityWrencher Awesome! Thanks in advance!👍🏼👍🏼

@Lou-eye Жыл бұрын

Can full synthetic oil be used with these filters?

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Yes

@WrenchingMafia Жыл бұрын

I’ll love to send you a manufacture like filter how can I send it to you

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Sure send me an Email I'll give you my address, Poker4me007@gmail.com

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Wrenching Life, You need to fill out the information on your about page so people can get a hold of you. Your email address. This will help your channel.

@donw3912 Жыл бұрын

As bad as the regular microguard is i would get another from another location so most likely to be from another lot. See if its the same or better/worse then the regular you did here. That media is crap...hardly any effort and it tears...it won't ever be on my stuff!! Have you ever done a diesel engine specific comparison? I have a motorcraft on my 95...seems like a good unit...just wonder if there are others that are better for diesels. Thanks in advance:-)

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Don, I have made some diesel oil filter videos. I dont know what size you use but here are a few.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rqp3i6h6mqmocWQ.html&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8B1fqqfyr2Yh6c.html&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNN6mtJ-tNPdXZc.html&ab_channel=WhipCityWrencher

@ellalamont6943 Жыл бұрын

Big Like 148! Busy weekend! Just got around to watching your awesome video. Another great review! MicroGard needs better quality filter media. It tears way too easily. Definitely would go with MicroGard Select.👍

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Ella, Thank You! Have a great rest of the weekend!😊

@ellalamont6943 Жыл бұрын

@@WhipCityWrencher, You, too! 🙂👍

@save16thave Жыл бұрын

I remember when every oil filter I picked up was made in USA. There was no question about it. Now it seems like we are getting filters from all kinds of countries. I guess the oil filter industry is another industry that's slowly moving over seas until we won't even be able to get US made filters. Kind of sad.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Yep, It's Is sad and it sucks. Thanks for your feedback!

@efremendez 9 ай бұрын

A year later. Now it's 2x as much... still worth it?

@shermangrant963 2 ай бұрын

Yes. The Autozone STP XL looks like the Reg Microgard on the outside 💀...

@Andrew__Smith Жыл бұрын

BOTH of your links to this filters are *500 Internal Server Error Page is currently unavailable.* 🤔 and...you forget about the shipping/delivery cost...

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

I just checked the links and they worked for me, as for shipping I picked these filters up at Oreillys about 2 miles from where I live so I don't know what the shipping would be.

@daewooparts Жыл бұрын

The regular Microguard media rips like cheap store brand toilet paper 🧻, it's made like shit 💩

@johng.4959 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking forward to this match-up. Well... I must say, I'm somewhat disappointed in both filters. The "select" is definitely the better of the two. I would not use the regular one, even if it was free. What I don't like is a company that offers a filter so little to offer. It makes me think their entire lineup is crap. Based on this examination of both filters... I think I'll stick with my WIX/NAPA Golds... Nothing here to get excited about.

@chrisbehan6451 Жыл бұрын

Actually, I believe both filters are made by Wix / Purolators parent company - Mann Hummel. As a long time Wix devotee, I've actually switched to the Microgard Select s as it more resembles the older Wix design versus the newer Purolator based design.

@johng.4959 Жыл бұрын

@@chrisbehan6451 It appears we both have the same opinion on the Microgard Select filters. Built very well! It's a bit sad though as I've always used WIX filters and this is the first time in years I've switched brands.

@chrisbehan6451 Жыл бұрын

@@johng.4959 Actually, I helped work in that brand back when Wix was owned by Dana. Makes me sad to see what's happened to it since Mann Hummel took it over.

@johng.4959 Жыл бұрын

@@chrisbehan6451 What made you look at switching?

@chrisbehan6451 Жыл бұрын

@@johng.4959 If you look at the design, Wix are now essentially Purolators. Including: 1. louvers instead of holes in the center tube who's flow is heavily dependent on tight stamping tolerances. Have seen a couple with dubious-sized openings. And I have a suspicion they get the XP to go 20K miles by loosening the filter media so the filter catches less, which is why the sub-competitive micron efficiencies. To me, the Microgard Select is as close as I can get to the old Wix design. Just my preference...

@PapiDoesIt Жыл бұрын

The regular microguard is almost as bad as a Fram, just more expensive. No way I'd use it on a car I liked.

@haroldbeauchamp3770 Жыл бұрын

I don’t use Fram, but I think one could make an argument even orange can Fram is better than this.

@SlikLizrd Жыл бұрын

Very interesting comparison, Whip !! Same brand name, but two different quality levels -- and one of 'em has NO quality at all !! The Microgard Regular has a (rare) proper date code, and the Black color cools the oil a tiny bit, but otherwise, is a total failure. The MicroGard Select is clearly superior to the Regular, but the poor Micron Rating means that I would NOT buy it, either. The standard that I accept for oil filtration is: "ISO # 4548-12 at 20 Microns". Neither of these filters even comes CLOSE !! Noted that both have the dreaded Coil Spring, but the Select has a THICKER cannister and a SOFTER coil spring, which reduces the chance of cannister distortion that normally comes with the use of the Coil Spring. The "Select" gets the nod for the plastic film Cover, the thicker Cannister, the thinner Coil Spring, the Silicone ADBV, the Silicone Gasket, and the larger Media Surface area. Too bad that it's not made in U.S.A. Your exclusive "Microscopic View" shows us at a glance that the "Regular" Microgard has what appaers to be HOLES in the filter media. I mean, WTF !?? The "Regular" Microgard gets a definite "DO NOT BUY!" rating -- we have to draw the line SOMEWHERE !! Although it's the best of these two filters, I would not use the "Select" model for more than 5,000 miles under any circumstances. We gotta keep leaning on the oil filter Manufacturers to PUT THE MICRON RATING ON THE BOX -- so we KNOW what level of filtration that we're buying.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

Hi Chuck, Thanks for your feedback. I agree, I wish more manufacturers would put the micron ratings on the box.

@SlikLizrd Жыл бұрын

@@WhipCityWrencher You're all-ways welcome, Whip -- Unfortunately, "labeling laws" that are intened to INFORM CONSUMERS, are stifled at every turn by manufacturers and their lobbyists -- because informing consumers is "too liberal" in the diseased minds of our conservative Republican legislators.

@johng.4959 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Great post and I'm glad Whip does these videos!

@faxmen09 Жыл бұрын

@@WhipCityWrencher While it's a nice thought, as a general rule OEM oil filter efficiency is proprietary. As long as they aren't required to publish efficiency, not likely more will do it voluntarily.

@ellalamont6943 Жыл бұрын

Big Like 5 for your detailed comparison of these filters. This along with visuals offered by WhipCity Wrencher makes this video even more informative. Thanks, Chuck! 👍

@darrennicholas860 Жыл бұрын

I like her with a bigger can 😂

@MrHarleynut Жыл бұрын

I'd buy an orange can of death before I bought either one of those pieces of crap.

@WhipCityWrencher Жыл бұрын

At least the orange can says made in USA.

@littlet7556 9 ай бұрын

The select is very well made. an opinion without merit

@vector150 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use either filter on anything, not even my lawn mower

@matthewmeier7880 Жыл бұрын

What filter do you recommend?

@vector150 Жыл бұрын

@@matthewmeier7880 here's a number filters better than neither one of those. The fram ultra synthetic fram titanium a wix XP a Royal purple and amsoil shall I keep going? Those filters are garbage that he just showed

@SlikLizrd Жыл бұрын

@@matthewmeier7880 The famous 95 MERC runs Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, 5-W-20; Bosch Premium #3410 Oil Filter; and a FILTERMAG Magnet Kit. Oil & Filter changes at 5,000 miles. The Bosch Premium Oil Filter , in my view, is the best balance of filtration quality, materials, workmanship, longevity, and cost. AND they put the Micron Rating on the box.

@matthewmeier7880 Жыл бұрын

@@SlikLizrd I run Pennzoil ultra platinum in all my vehicles, best oil in my opinion! I've been using Purolator one filters, oil looks new at 5500 miles. I'm always interested in what oil filters others use. Thanks for the reply.

@ChicagoRob2 Жыл бұрын

@@matthewmeier7880 Agree 100%, regarding Ultra Platinum. The Denso-manufactured Mazda/Toyota filters are also exceptionally well constructed(as good as, or better than, the competition).