The Ultimate Oil Filter Test: Wix XP vs. Pure Later Boss vs. Napa Platinum vs. Royal Purple

TLDRWe compared the Wix XP, Pure Later Boss, Napa Platinum, and Royal Purple oil filters to determine their performance in hot and cold temperatures, filtration, and capacity. The Wix XP performed the best overall, providing the least resistance to flow and excellent filtration. The Napa Platinum and Pure Later Boss were close contenders. The Royal Purple, while restrictive and expensive, had the highest capacity. Choose the Wix XP for optimal performance and value.

Key insights

🏆The Wix XP oil filter performed the best overall, providing the least resistance to flow and excellent filtration.

🥈The Napa Platinum and Pure Later Boss oil filters were close contenders, offering effective filtration and reasonable performance.

💰The Royal Purple oil filter was the most expensive and restrictive, but it had the highest capacity among the filters tested.

🌡️The filters were tested in hot and cold temperatures to simulate real-world conditions.

🔍Filtration performance was determined using ISO particle count tests, with the Pure Later Boss filter achieving the best results.

Q&A

Which oil filter performed the best?

The Wix XP oil filter performed the best overall, providing the least resistance to flow and excellent filtration.

What were the key factors considered in the test?

The test evaluated the filters' performance in hot and cold temperatures, filtration efficiency, and capacity to withstand contaminants.

Why was the Royal Purple filter more expensive?

The Royal Purple filter had higher overall performance and a larger capacity, but its higher cost may not be justified for everyone.

Were there any surprising findings in the test?

The Pure Later Boss filter achieved excellent filtration results, outperforming the other filters in particle count tests.

Is the price of the Wix XP justified?

Yes, considering its exceptional performance and value compared to the other filters tested, the price of the Wix XP is justified.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: We compared the performance of four oil filters – Wix XP, Pure Later Boss, Napa Platinum, and Royal Purple.

03:00Hot Temperature Test: The Wix XP provided the least resistance to flow, followed closely by Napa Platinum and Pure Later Boss.

06:30Cold Temperature Test: The Wix XP, Napa Platinum, and Pure Later Boss performed similarly, with the Royal Purple being the most restrictive.

10:30Filtration Performance Test: The Pure Later Boss achieved the best filtration results in ISO particle count tests.

12:00Capacity Test: The Royal Purple had the highest capacity, but the other filters performed well within their specified limits.