...and the MO-349 is fairly inexpensive. I bought 10 filters for under $70 at the dealership. (can't really call them the stealership on this one.) That's 10 years of oil changes for me! For all my cars I buy Genuine filters in bulk and it works out to be very economical.

 

...and the MO-349 is fairly inexpensive.... (can't really call them the stealership on this one.)

I agree, I should have emphasized that point. I don't have the exact prices, but Mopar is surprisingly competitive with the aftermarket companies, so yes, currently Mopar seems to be the highest quality of all for same price. My recommendation.

He's giving us 2014 owners some info, nothing wrong with that.

Thank you.

They are NOT "very reliable" filters. Look at the pictures of the NAPA filter. It blew open the seam, allowing UNFILTERED oil pass through.

The NAPA 100010 filter is just a relabeled version of the WIX... The WIX I have handled also was not impressed with construction and your tear with the NAPA relabel just reinforces by suspicions.

Sounds like I'm not going to bother hunting down the WIX then.

 

Bones, what is the point? I got a 2012 and yes, the 2012's are different than the 2014's.... Fram, Purolator, are all non OEM very reliable filters. Change you oil every 3,000-5,000 miles no issues... So, what are you getting at?

 

He's giving us 2014 owners some info, nothing wrong with that.

 

The NAPA 100010 filter is just a relabeled version of the WIX and WIX gets theirs from a plant in Poland like quite a few of their other cartridge filters.

I have used both the MOPAR and FRAM filter with good results. The WIX I have handled also was not impressed with construction and your tear with the NAPA relabel just reinforces by suspicions.

 

I have used the Wix 2x now because I get them from Amsoil for a good price with my dealer account. Ill have to inspect them a little closer next time I get one.

I wish Amsoil would develop drop in filters, but they only have their own screw ons. Every drop in I have ever had to order(this and the BMW ones) are all Wix.

 

Nice review, but I will stay with the Mopar filters........:thumb:

 

Good info, thank you!!

 

Thanks for the review! Seems like a win-win with getting the Mopar filter. Optimal filtration (to this point) in comparison to other brands and there is no arguing that you're using an OE product.

 

Thanks for the info! Looks like I'll stick with the MOPAR, my first oil change is coming up soon.

 

I would be interested to see how the paper length compares when it's pulled out, as the depth of the pleats might be different. A filter with fewer pleats may still have more filtering surface.

I've only used the Mopar filters and would be more than happy to measure mine after the next oil change. Anyone willing to do the same on other brands?

 

I would be interested to see how the paper length compares when it's pulled out, as the depth of the pleats might be different. A filter with fewer pleats may still have more filtering surface.

This. The only way to a true comparison.

 

^^^Correct, absolute micron filtration rating......:thumb:

 

So how does one get that info? Is it published? I seemed to have misplaced my micron filtration diagnosis tool. Maybe loaned it to a neighbor??

 

there is only one way to really determine what oil filter is the best and it will cost a lot of money. Controlled testing and oil analysis is the only way to tell and it will take many like vehicles and a 100,000 miles....who is up to the challenge lol. I will stick with Mopar as they are cheap and easy to get. Amazon delivers them free of charge to. Oh I forgot the air filter will need to evaluated as too as that has an effect on the silicon/solids etc that is getting into the oil.

 

I have 1 tip for those of you heading to Wally World. Take the above part numbers with you because if you look in the Fram book it will steer you to the early (incorrect) filter for the '14

 

:thumb: Thanks!

 

^^^Your welcome Sir!!!!!

 

I went to the factory filters for my 2014 for a different reason. I swear the engine starves for oil during startup as evidenced by a slight rattling noise. Not sure this is based in science or more of a gut feeling. Any thoughts? I used Valvoline IOC at first, noticed the noise at startup, then switched to Jiffy Lube just in case the filters used by these franchises were the cause of the problem. After hearing similar noises at startup, purchased a case of Mopar filters and still hear the same rattling that goes away after oil pressure builds up. I am just assuming this is the nature of the beast.

 

My 2014 JKU does the same thing. I've switched to full synthetic oil with the mopar filter and that didn't help at all either.

 

My 2014 JKU purrs like a kitten. I change the oil every 6 months with Penzoil Pure Platinum full synthetic 5W-20 and use a Mopar oil filter.

 

Have to go with this approach...if you change it when appropriate and use good oil, the factory filter is working for me too....I am following the LED oil life thing on the dash and changing when I have over 10% left....actually I get a bit unhappy to let it go under 30% to be honest so have changed at that point.

No noise. No oil use at all at 15k. This in contrast to my last car where oil use was common. I am quite happy.

jeff

 

FRAM UPDATE: I just noticed Fram's site states their Extra Guard CH11665 (which is the only Fram model available for the Pentastar) is "Designed for use with conventional oil." It appears this is their cheapest model filter and not the best to use for synthetic oil (The Definitive Guide To Fram Oil Filters).