WIX is very nice with a good airflow, almost like K&N, but WIX wins with to filter micro dust while K&N doesnt filter at all micro dust. But... if really want to have good filtration of micro dust... Hengst and Alco are the winners.
Just replaced my 2013 F150 air filter with another WIX filter. Not expensive, and available at my local parts store close to where I live. Keep up the great product comparisons, as this is valuable info for us DIY'ers.
That's going to be a apples to oranges. K&N flows more air, but doesn't filter as tightly. The test bench would need a method of capturing the particulate matter after the filter.
A couple things on testing filters: the rate they clog up can be because of surface area, but it can also be because of how fine of particles the filter can filter out, might check and see if you can find any info on how small of particles can a filter catch, probably listed in microns
Thank you very much for taking the time to produce these filter review videos. Hope you've got some $$ support since you're destroying expensive, brand new oil filters. I started cutting open my used oil filters a few years ago to check for debris and noticed the difference between Wix, Napa Platinum (both excellent) and Honda OEM (pretty sketchy) filters immediately.
Man excellent vids as always. Keep it up. 👍👍 Been using Wix which is the same as NAPA Gold on 2019 F150 3.5 almost since day 1. Its about twice the size of the Motorcraft filter. I finally quit sending oil sample for testing because it became a waste of money to tell me I could have left my oil in longer. 3-3.5 K miles oil change regardless of conditions. Brush dust off filter element and continue on. Here in Southern New Mexico our super fine dust/dirt is mostly silica based and volcanic ash/eroded magma and lava rock. All highly abrasive and some iron content in the lava rock. Paper filter doing the job.
sweet.. now i know i din't mess up. although i drive an old siverado, i still learn a whole lot from you. thanks for what youdo. your channel will grow exponentially just because of the honest way you do things.
I’ll have to try Wix’s air filter in my Ram 2500 6.4 gas hemi… I use the Wix XP set oil filter. Wix so far is my favorite oil filter and works well based on the lab testing results when I send the oil samples in.
Got the Wix XP for my 2019 Fusion, both cabin and airbox . The 1 for the air box is cool it has the pleats but it also has a foam filter that's attach in front of the pleats that catches the bigger stuff like bugs I am guessing.
The 46814 is for the Marauder but is identical in size to the 46134. Am curious to know if there is really any difference ? Thanks for doing all this work for us !
WIX filters are quality stuff. You never want to cheap out on filters. I like seeing the breakdown of these filters. By the way I'm not familiar with Polar Pop. Do you order that from Antarctica?
I need to change my air filter soon. Plus, I really want to sell my 2010 Focus lol. On the other hand, it’s pretty good on gas. ⛽️ I can wait for the air filter test video. I’m thinking about getting a Wix XP or a Motorcraft air filter.
You may have already said but what do you think about Motorcraft air filters? That's all I've put in my 08 F150 since it was new. Good job with everything else brother! 😎👍👍👋🤙
Can't test the airflow unless we monitor how much dirt is getting through. I don't know anyone here in the desert that will use a k&N on an off-road machine. The engine will ingest too much dirt.
The K&N will blow everyone away with its airflow but will also allow a lot of small particles through. Project Farm did a very thorough test of multiple brands. After watching that I took out my K&N and got a Wix. For a track day I’d put the K&N in, just for the day.
I agree with everything said here but i use K&N air filters personally because of my underpowered vehicles. My wife’s 2018 fusion with the notoriously unreliable 1.5 L has That engine shut off feature and takeoff can be kind of a drag when the thing Has to start especially if you need to take off quickly. Switching to the K&N was a game changer in my opinion. Would love to see further testing in this area.
@@jeffsanders7691 Might I suggest that you take a look at the air filter box and it’s snorkel - hose to the outside air. Ford is notorious for making the air horn, snorkel or hose to the outside air somewhat restrictive in order to quiet the intake. Opening this up could add some hidden power at the expense of slight noise at wide open throttle.
I just got a 00 F250 with the V10. Previous owner installed a K&N filter and intake. I feel like for longevity of the vehicle, I should change it back to the OEM. What is your opinion?
Very good. I've been using WIX for many years. Fram is always sold in those cheap stores, some parts stores have discontinued them because of TH-cam exposure and their bad reputation. . FRAM is to filters like Horrible Freight like is to tools...they will never live down that cheap stigma.
Not necessarily because if the engine is able to retrieve the amount of air for its own volumetric efficiency and the pleats don't affect the flow like that then it doesn't matter how many are there but if you do have more than affect the flow and it cuts into the volumetric efficiency that the engine needs then yes but you have to figure that out
I’ve been having great results with anything made by mahle there domestic parts are not as accessible as European here in North America but they do make some damn good products
@@FordBossMe Thanks, brother. I really appreciate the feedback! You have the most insightful and informative videos when it comes to taking care of our Ford’s and other vehicles!
It only messes up the MAF sensor when people clean them, then apply way too much oil to the filter. Then the oil is pulled through and gets on the MAF.
I see a lot of K&N suggestions, but I would be curious to see a Green Filter as well just to see how they compare, not too much info around other than basically what the manufacturer says about them.
@@josephbailey1995 what I'm saying is since you're so good at dictating what I should do with my time and you got it all figured out maybe you should make a video and show us how it's done or you dig up the information for me and send it to me on every filter that is shown on my videos And then while you're at it maybe you'll go do some f****** research and look at the videos where I do flow testing out them oh wait because you probably didn't want to take the extra time to look and see that it's already been done
@@josephbailey1995 you guys have a tendency to run your mouth but you don't want to do do research about what you're running your mouth on and then you look like a bunch of f****** fools but in the meantime you think your glorious and Victorious for correcting somebody when you really didn't realize to begin with you were just another troll because you didn't want to take a few extra seconds to do a little bit more research
My $30 pair of pants has more pleats and yards of cloth than the same size $100 pair. The fabric of mine isn't as good and they won't hold up as well over time as the other pair. . But my pants MUST be better because of the metrics.
Thanks.. Interestingly, I just went back to AC in my CANYON 2007 /4 Cyl ( my Journey also) in 2019: mine seems fairly good quality/size/ pleats etc…due for inspection soon.. BUT , I,had used K & N for some 12 years @120,000 miles plus (?) and no Mass Air Flow Sensor, ( first clean in 2017) dirty OIL ( VALVOLINE Syn), engine wear,etc.; HISTORICALLY I HAD K&N on three vehicles ( careful clean & reoil)!, Anyways , I moved to hi dust HELENA VALLEY MT:: must catch dust.. Actually, my theory is ORIGINAL **MANUFACTURING Flow **Engineers , checked MANY aspects of Vehicle intake stuff ( airbox,media’s, size, Specifications)* & correlated with MPG/ Vehicle operations, !!!
@@FordBossMe I agree, lots of good product out there and that's where Wix falls in also alot of junk too, a good eye can spot it, you have a good eye for quality.
The WIX XP looks like an awesome air filter. For me, I just run the OEM Motorcraft FA-1032 in my '08 C VPI. In all honesty, I didn't notice any "full throttle" difference or actually any difference between it and the K&N 33-2272 although the K&N filter is a lot heavier. I'm curious if any of the other air filters you've looked at have the "Each filter is coated with a special chemical (surfactant) that enhances initial filtering efficiency and capacity", or "Coating is formulated to help resist damage from oil and moisture Polyurethane seal material provides superior sealing when exposed to high and low temperature cycles (-40 to +250 degrees Fahrenheit)", or "Impregnated with phenolic resin that retains the pleated shape when exposed to heat and moisture" that Motorcraft claims? Or is all that just marketing BS on Motorcraft's part? Also, gotta just leave this here - th-cam.com/video/NJKlb61_kXU/w-d-xo.html
I changed air filter from original at 38k. Since installing Wix I have had a mpg reduction from 18-20 avg to 15-17 mpg avg. I’m assuming the Wix is filtering better but is this necessary? I have the 3.5L eco boost. Tyia
The fuzzy filters, as found on Toyota, seem to be able to filter perticles into the depth of the filter medium, not just on the surface. Same goes for oil filters that have a thick, fuzzy medium.
@@jamesplotkin4674 What does that have to do with "standard" service intervals or filter lifespan? I get different filters can hold various amounts of dirt but how less efficient is it at those levels?
Sorry Didn't Mean To Say Wix Xp But Wow it definitely Shocked me here It's a WIX not XP - 100 PLEATS is insane and fits very nice
Must have been day shift during an internal audit!
I seen Wix in a air filter test against several other brands, it finished first for removal of all dirt and dust.
WIX is very nice with a good airflow, almost like K&N, but WIX wins with to filter micro dust while K&N doesnt filter at all micro dust.
But... if really want to have good filtration of micro dust... Hengst and Alco are the winners.
Sounds like the mechanics only version of Project Farm. KEep it up!
Thank You
The results even match Project Farm’s air filter test! Peer reviewed results lmao
Shorter videos too.
I see you becoming the automotive version of the Project Farm channel. You could make a FORTUNE testing components for the auto lovers.
There is a reason amsoil puts wix filters on their website since they don’t make air filters and trans filters
Just replaced my 2013 F150 air filter with another WIX filter. Not expensive, and available at my local parts store close to where I live. Keep up the great product comparisons, as this is valuable info for us DIY'ers.
WIX or Napa gold have been my go to filters for years. I would run and do use motorcraft on the Fords.
I use them on our fleet vehicles. No issues. Wix rocks!
Wix on my Jeep and the intake is very clean. I use this Jeep at the Death Valley dunes. Filtration is important.
Haven’t used the air filters from wix but I have used their oil filters and I love those.
It would be interesting to test a k&n filter too. I'm excited for the filter testing. Once again video!👍
That's going to be a apples to oranges. K&N flows more air, but doesn't filter as tightly. The test bench would need a method of capturing the particulate matter after the filter.
@@RJ_Cormac
RIght!
AEM is a way better high performance filter then the K&N.
Hengst is also a very very good one and very cheap.
A couple things on testing filters: the rate they clog up can be because of surface area, but it can also be because of how fine of particles the filter can filter out, might check and see if you can find any info on how small of particles can a filter catch, probably listed in microns
I'm going to do all that whenever the testing comes people just got to be patient with me
I hope you do OEM filters for this one. Honda Genuine air filter is oil charged, and of course fits really well
Thank you very much for taking the time to produce these filter review videos. Hope you've got some $$ support since you're destroying expensive, brand new oil filters. I started cutting open my used oil filters a few years ago to check for debris and noticed the difference between Wix, Napa Platinum (both excellent) and Honda OEM (pretty sketchy) filters immediately.
Man excellent vids as always. Keep it up. 👍👍
Been using Wix which is the same as NAPA Gold on 2019 F150 3.5 almost since day 1.
Its about twice the size of the Motorcraft filter.
I finally quit sending oil sample for testing because it became a waste of money to tell me I could have left my oil in longer.
3-3.5 K miles oil change regardless of conditions. Brush dust off filter element and continue on.
Here in Southern New Mexico our super fine dust/dirt is mostly silica based and volcanic ash/eroded magma and lava rock.
All highly abrasive and some iron content in the lava rock. Paper filter doing the job.
wix makes a darn good filter they are not cheap but they do work good
sweet.. now i know i din't mess up. although i drive an old siverado, i still learn a whole lot from you. thanks for what youdo. your channel will grow exponentially just because of the honest way you do things.
Use those in 1999 and 2000 Chevy Express vans, same reason FIT & filtering ability. Thanks for this video that confirms it.
Wix and amsoil all day 😁
Hard to beat Wix when it comes to any type of filter.
Personally I don't like Fram air filters is because I can literally see through the filter element.
Wix for the win as usual.
What about WIX vs OEM Motorcraft
I’ll have to try Wix’s air filter in my Ram 2500 6.4 gas hemi… I use the Wix XP set oil filter. Wix so far is my favorite oil filter and works well based on the lab testing results when I send the oil samples in.
Do a comparison Wix xp to the Motorcraft.
Got the Wix XP for my 2019 Fusion, both cabin and airbox . The 1 for the air box is cool it has the pleats but it also has a foam filter that's attach in front of the pleats that catches the bigger stuff like bugs I am guessing.
The 46814 is for the Marauder but is identical in size to the 46134. Am curious to know if there is really any difference ? Thanks for doing all this work for us !
WIX filters are quality stuff. You never want to cheap out on filters. I like seeing the breakdown of these filters. By the way I'm not familiar with Polar Pop. Do you order that from Antarctica?
Santa sent me a lifetime shipment
👌
Great 👍 video
Have my friends yrs to change and a Honda 2001 helix new for me to work on. Thanks for your time and expertise.
Army AL
Last I heard Wix makes filters for Car Quest, NAPA, and a few more.
i love wix,but i am going to try a denso oem filter on my 2004 lexus ls 430.
I need to change my air filter soon. Plus, I really want to sell my 2010 Focus lol. On the other hand, it’s pretty good on gas. ⛽️ I can wait for the air filter test video. I’m thinking about getting a Wix XP or a Motorcraft air filter.
thanks man sold will have to pick up a few of these.
You may have already said but what do you think about Motorcraft air filters? That's all I've put in my 08 F150 since it was new.
Good job with everything else brother! 😎👍👍👋🤙
I'm actually going to get one from the parts department tomorrow and show people
Test the airflow of K&N air filters vs others
Can't test the airflow unless we monitor how much dirt is getting through. I don't know anyone here in the desert that will use a k&N on an off-road machine. The engine will ingest too much dirt.
The K&N will blow everyone away with its airflow but will also allow a lot of small particles through. Project Farm did a very thorough test of multiple brands. After watching that I took out my K&N and got a Wix. For a track day I’d put the K&N in, just for the day.
I agree with everything said here but i use K&N air filters personally because of my underpowered vehicles. My wife’s 2018 fusion with the notoriously unreliable 1.5 L has That engine shut off feature and takeoff can be kind of a drag when the thing Has to start especially if you need to take off quickly. Switching to the K&N was a game changer in my opinion. Would love to see further testing in this area.
@@jeffsanders7691 Might I suggest that you take a look at the air filter box and it’s snorkel - hose to the outside air. Ford is notorious for making the air horn, snorkel or hose to the outside air somewhat restrictive in order to quiet the intake. Opening this up could add some hidden power at the expense of slight noise at wide open throttle.
@@edwardelliott5756 thanks for the info. Im definitely gonna check that out
Wix air all day! They are super efficient too.
Now that's alot of filtration... spoken like Phil Swift
Good quick review. On the plus side you have air filters for years.
I just got a 00 F250 with the V10.
Previous owner installed a K&N filter and intake. I feel like for longevity of the vehicle, I should change it back to the OEM. What is your opinion?
Agreed
I'm a huge fan of WIX! Been using WIX for the last 15 years
No K&N?
Very good. I've been using WIX for many years. Fram is always sold in those cheap stores, some parts stores have discontinued them because of TH-cam exposure and their bad reputation. . FRAM is to filters like Horrible Freight like is to tools...they will never live down that cheap stigma.
Doesn’t wix makes Napa’s air filters too, if I’m not mistaken.
Yes
I always go with WIX filters when I can.
Don't more pleats reduce airflow hence performance.
Not necessarily because if the engine is able to retrieve the amount of air for its own volumetric efficiency and the pleats don't affect the flow like that then it doesn't matter how many are there but if you do have more than affect the flow and it cuts into the volumetric efficiency that the engine needs then yes but you have to figure that out
I’ve been having great results with anything made by mahle there domestic parts are not as accessible as European here in North America but they do make some damn good products
I Only Use WIX Air filters in my
Ram 2500 4/4 HEMI.
An The Only OIL filter I use is Purolator Boss Oil filters.
It appears that many purolator one air filters are now just reboxed wix filters.
Not a Fram l nor WIX filter (oil filters) I use a K&N air filter during the winter and STP air filter during the summer.
Project farms already proved that Wix and pro are the best. Fram didn't do while I the tests.
I’m curious as to your thoughts and opinion on the Roush cold air intakes for Ford F-150’s.
They are nice they sound cool but people say cold air intakes often cause mass air flow problem but I'm not sure on this one I don't think it would
@@FordBossMe Thanks, brother. I really appreciate the feedback! You have the most insightful and informative videos when it comes to taking care of our Ford’s and other vehicles!
It only messes up the MAF sensor when people clean them, then apply way too much oil to the filter. Then the oil is pulled through and gets on the MAF.
@@mikeday8826 Fortunately, my Roush filter is dry.
I see a lot of K&N suggestions, but I would be curious to see a Green Filter as well just to see how they compare, not too much info around other than basically what the manufacturer says about them.
Green Filter?
@@FordBossMe it is another oiled filter, from what I have researched they are more popular in the UK.
What is micron rating on the filters, that’s what matters?
You going to do the research for me?
@@FordBossMe , Well if you’re going to do reviews of air filter you should know what your talking about.
@@josephbailey1995 what I'm saying is since you're so good at dictating what I should do with my time and you got it all figured out maybe you should make a video and show us how it's done or you dig up the information for me and send it to me on every filter that is shown on my videos
And then while you're at it maybe you'll go do some f****** research and look at the videos where I do flow testing out them oh wait because you probably didn't want to take the extra time to look and see that it's already been done
@@josephbailey1995 see this is what I'm talking about the quality of people on the Internet is absolutely f****** garbage
@@josephbailey1995 you guys have a tendency to run your mouth but you don't want to do do research about what you're running your mouth on and then you look like a bunch of f****** fools but in the meantime you think your glorious and Victorious for correcting somebody when you really didn't realize to begin with you were just another troll because you didn't want to take a few extra seconds to do a little bit more research
My $30 pair of pants has more pleats and yards of cloth than the same size $100 pair. The fabric of mine isn't as good and they won't hold up as well over time as the other pair. . But my pants MUST be better because of the metrics.
Love this video. I have only used wix air filters for years. Just fortifies my choice
I prefer Hengst or Alco
Switched from Wix to Purolator air filters and my mileage went up.
Fun, you mounting this rig onto a large plank of 2x8 or something more involved? Just the build is interesting to me.
On a roll station
@@FordBossMe definitely do a video just on the build, that's fire.
You get my email this morning about that "legal issue"
Does not surprise me about AC Delco being the worst.
Thanks.. Interestingly, I just went back to AC in my CANYON 2007 /4 Cyl ( my Journey also) in 2019: mine seems fairly good quality/size/ pleats etc…due for inspection soon.. BUT , I,had used K & N for some 12 years @120,000 miles plus (?) and no Mass Air Flow Sensor, ( first clean in 2017) dirty OIL ( VALVOLINE Syn), engine wear,etc.; HISTORICALLY I HAD K&N on three vehicles ( careful clean & reoil)!, Anyways , I moved to hi dust HELENA VALLEY MT:: must catch dust.. Actually, my theory is ORIGINAL **MANUFACTURING Flow **Engineers , checked MANY aspects of Vehicle intake stuff ( airbox,media’s, size, Specifications)* & correlated with MPG/ Vehicle operations, !!!
Wix is top notch in all filters. Quality products
I would say it's top-notch but I wouldn't say it's the best to be honest with you there's plenty of them that remind me of just as good of quality
@@FordBossMe I agree, lots of good product out there and that's where Wix falls in also alot of junk too, a good eye can spot it, you have a good eye for quality.
@@TommyG11814 honestly I think wix will be one of my go-to filters
@@FordBossMe I agree, I wish I could use it but my Ranger is under warranty and I don't want to do anything to void that.
Ur thoughts on k&n stock air filter not the cold air just the stock k&n
Any thoughts on microguard? Made by wix right?
They are ok
The WIX XP looks like an awesome air filter. For me, I just run the OEM Motorcraft FA-1032 in my '08 C VPI. In all honesty, I didn't notice any "full throttle" difference or actually any difference between it and the K&N 33-2272 although the K&N filter is a lot heavier. I'm curious if any of the other air filters you've looked at have the "Each filter is coated with a special chemical (surfactant) that enhances initial filtering efficiency and capacity", or "Coating is formulated to help resist damage from oil and moisture Polyurethane seal material provides superior sealing when exposed to high and low temperature cycles (-40 to +250 degrees Fahrenheit)", or "Impregnated with phenolic resin that retains the pleated shape when exposed to heat and moisture" that Motorcraft claims? Or is all that just marketing BS on Motorcraft's part? Also, gotta just leave this here - th-cam.com/video/NJKlb61_kXU/w-d-xo.html
I can see you creating a testing business in the near future. Honest reports like consumer reports "Used" to do, only yours being vehicle related.
Do you plan on ordering any of the reusable air filters? AFE pro5r would be nice to see.
Yes
Also how about stp filters, any insights or future testing on them?
I ordered a bunch so we shall see
What is the filter made out of versus the others?
It's a synthetic material nothing to complain WIX are solid
WIX oil and air filters are the best,
They are good indeed
hey you forgot STP FILTERS
Which flows better fram or wix air filter?
MOTORCRAFT
What was your assessment of the Purolator one filter to make it #3?
Good filter
Really I need to test all this again
I changed air filter from original at 38k. Since installing Wix I have had a mpg reduction from 18-20 avg to 15-17 mpg avg. I’m assuming the Wix is filtering better but is this necessary? I have the 3.5L eco boost. Tyia
It filters better, more pleats more restriction
@@FordBossMe thanks. What I figured. Better than OEM especially for the turbos?
Is that a made in China filter or USA?
Idr
Wix actually has better flow, almost as good as K&N
K and N again plz?
Ehhhh I will eventually
wix flows almost as good as K&N, but filters better than K&N
Nah that's just fan Boi rhetoric
Wix for the win....... Finally right...lol
I'd like to see this WIX air filter vs the AutoZone red premium stp air filter now that would be interesting 🤔
Like throwing sowing needle down the sewer drain.
Wix is a good company. Fram not so much unless they've changed their quality standards in the not too distant past but somehow I doubt it.
The key is an open mind
👍👍
So... let's talk about air filter life.
The fuzzy filters, as found on Toyota, seem to be able to filter perticles into the depth of the filter medium, not just on the surface. Same goes for oil filters that have a thick, fuzzy medium.
@@jamesplotkin4674 What does that have to do with "standard" service intervals or filter lifespan? I get different filters can hold various amounts of dirt but how less efficient is it at those levels?