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Old 11-27-2022, 08:17 AM   #12
JFP in PA
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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc View Post
The Wix website says the 51348 has " enhanced cellulose " filter media vs the 51215 has " cellulose " filter media . Both are 21 micron rated and flow 7-9 gpm . Is enhanced cellulose a better media for synthetic oil ? I don't know the answer .
Full synthetics have lower surface tension than conventional oils, which is why they also have better heat transfer properties. Modifying the media takes advantage of these properties to enhance filtration.
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