Battle of Oil Filters: Napa Platinum vs. Wix XP

TLDRIn this video, we compare the Napa Platinum oil filter and the Wix XP oil filter. Both filters are made by Wix and offer excellent filtration. The Napa Platinum has more inlet holes and a metal core with holes, while the Wix XP has louvers in its metal core. We cut open both filters to examine their internals and found that they have some differences in design. Overall, the Napa Platinum seems to have better features, including a better base plate and thicker pleats. Watch this video to learn more about these oil filters and find out which one comes out on top in this battle.

Key insights

🔎The Napa Platinum oil filter has more inlet holes and a metal core with holes, while the Wix XP has louvers in its metal core.

⚖️The Napa Platinum and Wix XP oil filters have similar overall dimensions and weight.

🔄Both the Napa Platinum and Wix XP oil filters have synthetic filter media with a micron rating of 21.

🔍The Napa Platinum has a plastic mesh wire backing, while the Wix XP has a similar plastic backing. This is a new design feature for Wix filters.

🧐The Napa Platinum oil filter is slightly longer than the Wix XP, allowing for more pleats and filter media.

Q&A

What is the difference between the Napa Platinum and Wix XP oil filters?

The Napa Platinum has more inlet holes, a metal core with holes, and a plastic mesh wire backing. The Wix XP has louvers in its metal core and a similar plastic backing. The Napa Platinum is also slightly longer, allowing for more pleats and filter media.

Are the Napa Platinum and Wix XP oil filters the same size?

Yes, both oil filters have similar overall dimensions and weight.

What is the micron rating of the Napa Platinum and Wix XP oil filters?

Both filters have a micron rating of 21, indicating excellent filtration.

What is the backing material used in the Napa Platinum and Wix XP oil filters?

The Napa Platinum has a plastic mesh wire backing, while the Wix XP has a similar plastic backing. This is a new design feature for Wix filters.

Which oil filter is better, the Napa Platinum or Wix XP?

Based on our analysis, the Napa Platinum oil filter seems to have better features, including more inlet holes, a metal core with holes, and a better base plate. However, both filters offer excellent filtration and are suitable for most vehicles.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: In this video, we compare the Napa Platinum oil filter and the Wix XP oil filter.

02:00Features of the Napa Platinum: The Napa Platinum oil filter has more inlet holes, a metal core with holes, and a plastic mesh wire backing.

05:45Features of the Wix XP: The Wix XP oil filter has louvers in its metal core and a similar plastic backing.

10:00Comparison of dimensions and weight: Both the Napa Platinum and Wix XP oil filters have similar overall dimensions and weight.

13:30Comparison of filter media: Both oil filters have synthetic filter media with a micron rating of 21.

15:30Examining the backing material: The Napa Platinum has a plastic mesh wire backing, while the Wix XP has a similar plastic backing.

16:45Conclusion: The Napa Platinum oil filter is slightly longer than the Wix XP, allowing for more pleats and filter media.