TRD oil filter..update New Filter arrived

[RON]

I found a beauty..Delco Ultraguard Gold (UPF53.).no longer made, but you can still get them cheap too. If you're interested PM me.

The AC Delco Ultraguard Gold filters are absoultely the best filter made (MSRP $21 ea.) and according to an independent lab tests, they will trap particles from 8 to 10 microns with a flow efficency rate of 98%. The Ultraguard filters are available for Chevrolet Corvettes, using UPF48R, UPF44 filters. The UPF53 for Chryslers and UPF52 for Cadillacs, 4x4 S10 Blazers, and Turbo Buicks. Initially, the AC Delco Ultraguard Gold and Mobil 1 filters were designed for extended oil changes using synthetic oil on the modern EPA friendly vechicles. Mobil 1 filters are nearly as good as AC Delco Ultraguard Gold filters and trap particles as small as 15 - 20 microns. All oil filters are made by Champion Labs, Inc. (not the spark plug company).


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For what it's worth, I bought two of the new AC Gold (or whatever they're
called) filters last week. They were UPF2s, the standard large filter
(equivalent to a NAPA 1515 or a Fram PH8A or a Motorcraft FL-1A) that fits
just about everything made since God's own Plymouth(*).

When I got home, I took one out of the box, chucked a reinforced cutoff
wheel into my dremel tool, and cut the filter case in half
circumferentially.


Uh...*wow*. I've been cutting this-size filters apart for many years,
from many brands, and this one is convincingly the best-built unit I've
ever done. All of the materials have a definite high quality look and
feel, the anti-drain and overpressure relief valves are well designed and
robustly constructed, and the overall assembly is immaculate--no spilt
glue, no extraneous protrusions or sloppy trim jobs, no spurious wire ties
or bits of string.
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Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
AC Delco Ultraguard Gold Plus is number 1, Mobil 1 is number 2 and Purolater 1 is number 3. You need to look at efficiency and micron rating of the filter.

For example:

AC filter is a 7 micron filter.
K&N is 10 - 20 micron filter.
Source(s):
Industrial mechanic with a strong auto mechanic background. Several oil seminars with over 20 years experience.
2 years ago
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I hesitate to mention this because I don't want to rain on anyone's parade here -- and I certainly don't want to start a long debate on which oil filter is the "best" -- but there are better single-use oil filters available.

If you're willing to deviate from Honda on this, you may want to consider the ACDelco Ultraguard Gold Oil Filter. I know what you're going to say: "How could GM make a quality anything?" But somehow this slipped past the bureaucrats and is considered one of if not the best single-use oil filters on the market.

Typically it is not stocked in auto parts stores and must be special ordered.

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The Mobil 1 and Ultraguard filter are NOT identical filters. Both are/were made by Champion Labs, however
the Ultraguard Gold uses a fully synthetic media and the Mobil 1 uses a blended media. The Ultraguard
Gold has a single pass efficiency of 98% at 8 microns, while the Mobil 1 is rated at 98% at 10 microns.
So the filters are close in efficiency however because of the fully synthetic media the Ultraguard flows
better.

Just Got em in! A box of 6 for $22 ...DELIVERED

They are the exact same size as stock filter, so they're around 3/4" smaller than the Lexus filter I showed. Thing is....they're the BEST filters ever made. These were discontinued around 9 years ago and have been *in storage* for some time. They have FULL synthetic element and teflon coated gasket. Got them from a GM /Chevy dealership that specializes in stocking parts no longer made.

Ultraguard on left.. Regular Duraguard in middle..Pure One on right

[RON]

I found a beauty..Delco Ultraguard Gold (UPF53.).no longer made, but you can still get them cheap too. If you're interested PM me.

The AC Delco Ultraguard Gold filters are absoultely the best filter made (MSRP $21 ea.) and according to an independent lab tests, they will trap particles from 8 to 10 microns with a flow efficency rate of 98%. The Ultraguard filters are available for Chevrolet Corvettes, using UPF48R, UPF44 filters. The UPF53 for Chryslers and UPF52 for Cadillacs, 4x4 S10 Blazers, and Turbo Buicks. Initially, the AC Delco Ultraguard Gold and Mobil 1 filters were designed for extended oil changes using synthetic oil on the modern EPA friendly vechicles. Mobil 1 filters are nearly as good as AC Delco Ultraguard Gold filters and trap particles as small as 15 - 20 microns. All oil filters are made by Champion Labs, Inc. (not the spark plug company).


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For what it's worth, I bought two of the new AC Gold (or whatever they're
called) filters last week. They were UPF2s, the standard large filter
(equivalent to a NAPA 1515 or a Fram PH8A or a Motorcraft FL-1A) that fits
just about everything made since God's own Plymouth(*).

When I got home, I took one out of the box, chucked a reinforced cutoff
wheel into my dremel tool, and cut the filter case in half
circumferentially.


Uh...*wow*. I've been cutting this-size filters apart for many years,
from many brands, and this one is convincingly the best-built unit I've
ever done. All of the materials have a definite high quality look and
feel, the anti-drain and overpressure relief valves are well designed and
robustly constructed, and the overall assembly is immaculate--no spilt
glue, no extraneous protrusions or sloppy trim jobs, no spurious wire ties
or bits of string.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
AC Delco Ultraguard Gold Plus is number 1, Mobil 1 is number 2 and Purolater 1 is number 3. You need to look at efficiency and micron rating of the filter.

For example:

AC filter is a 7 micron filter.
K&N is 10 - 20 micron filter.
Source(s):
Industrial mechanic with a strong auto mechanic background. Several oil seminars with over 20 years experience.
2 years ago
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I hesitate to mention this because I don't want to rain on anyone's parade here -- and I certainly don't want to start a long debate on which oil filter is the "best" -- but there are better single-use oil filters available.

If you're willing to deviate from Honda on this, you may want to consider the ACDelco Ultraguard Gold Oil Filter. I know what you're going to say: "How could GM make a quality anything?" But somehow this slipped past the bureaucrats and is considered one of if not the best single-use oil filters on the market.

Typically it is not stocked in auto parts stores and must be special ordered.

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The Mobil 1 and Ultraguard filter are NOT identical filters. Both are/were made by Champion Labs, however
the Ultraguard Gold uses a fully synthetic media and the Mobil 1 uses a blended media. The Ultraguard
Gold has a single pass efficiency of 98% at 8 microns, while the Mobil 1 is rated at 98% at 10 microns.
So the filters are close in efficiency however because of the fully synthetic media the Ultraguard flows
better.
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The Ultraguard Gold goes even beyond the Duraguard Silver Filters by
providing a 100% synthetic media that can trap contaminants down to 8-10
microns with an even lower resistance to flow than the Duraguard Silver
filters (see below). In addition this 100% synthetic media is wire backed.
The wire backing helps ensure that the filter media can endure very high
differential pressures, that may occur on cold start up or severe usage,
with less likelihood of internal buckling of the media (which can impeded
oil flow). This highly durable wire-backed media thus helps ensure the
likelihood that the oil will flow through the filter and not bypass the
filter through the oil bypass valve, as may occur on filters with a media
that flows less freely. The Ultraguard oil filter also features a
Teflon-coated gasket, like the Duraguard Silver, that helps to eliminate
leakage and is easier to install and remove.

You may also be asking what's so special about this synthetic media over
cellulose media. And that's a great question! As indicated above, the
term synthetic simply means man-made. The synthetic media used in our oil
filters is made of a fiberglass-like material. The media pores in this
material are more uniform in size and smaller as well, which allow it to
trap smaller contaminants. Even when the media openings are smaller, their
more uniform size and greater number allow excellent oil flow through the
filter. In terms of 20-micron efficiencies, most premium filters perform
very similar. When compared to other premium oil filters the Ultraguard
Gold oil filter has a very low resistance to flow while at the same time
filtering very tiny particles.

We hope that this information was helpful to you!

Thank you for your interest in ACDelco.
ACDelco --------------------------------------------------------------------------

OK..I have now ordered two boxes for a total of 12 . Figure that will last me a while. For those who want to order these before they are LONG GONE (no longer made)..here is the ebay source I used. You CAN'T get these anywhere else...trust me. It comes to around $22 shipped for as box of 6...this is a filter with no equal and is no longer made. Read what I posted here..no DD required.

Link for ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170368829700

Found a way to host these charts...enjoy.





Note: This is a REVERSE plot of the *COLD* chart above..so the LOWER plot is the best flow

[chaneytsai]

I'm surprised Mobil 1 filter is not that so great as I thought. I ordered two boxes too, 12 filters should last few years.

[RON]

I'm surprised Mobil 1 filter is not that so great as I thought. I ordered two boxes too, 12 filters should last few years.

Are you this guy on Ebay for 2 boxes?

Did you order based on my post here? Just curious.

EBay order posted for 2 boxes on Nov 20:
h***c( 62) US $12.95 2 Nov-20-09 13:34:59 PST

I actually saw that order and it prompted me to order a second box!

Finding these was really our luck. I suggest that anyone here pick them up on the CHEAP (around $3.50/filter shipped..no tax). You cannot get a better filter anywhere!

BTW..look at the box..they are 10yrs old! They have been in storage that long! Don't worry..the shelf life is *forever* as long as they're stored in a dry place in doors and in their boxes. I checked one out..pristine condition! The seal is TEFLON!