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The YouTube video compares the Wix oil filter 51348 and the Micro Guard oil filter MGL51348 from O'Reilly Auto Parts, focusing on features like inlet holes, valves, and construction. The comparison addresses base plates, drain back valves, filter media, pleats, and gaskets, highlighting differences in quality and materials used. The narrated emphasizes concerns about leaf springs and promotes a weekly "Oil Filter Friday" series. The overall theme revolves around detailed comparisons of oil filters, quality assessment, and viewer engagement through regular content offerings.
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In this segment of the video, the YouTuber compares the Wix oil filter 51348 with the Micro Guard oil filter MGL51348, both available at O’Reilly Auto Parts. The cost of the Wix filter is $10.49, while the Micro Guard filter costs $5.49. The YouTuber shows the features of each filter, including inlet holes, valves, core construction, and O-ring material. Both filters are made in the USA and have similar features. The video ends with a comparison of the base plates and a promise to cut open the filters to examine their internal components.
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In this segment of the video, the comparison is made between the Micro Guard and Wix oil filter base plates, showing slight differences in weight and thickness. The discussion also covers details like the rubber drain back valve in Micro Guard versus the silicone one in Wix. Further, the speaker notes discrepancies in the pleats and construction of the filters, revealing variations in quality such as excess glue on the Metal end caps of the filters. Additionally, there is confusion regarding the leaf spring type mentioned on the packaging.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares two different filter medias. The weights and dimensions of the filter media, cans, and other components are discussed. The speaker notes similarities in the bypass valve settings and metal end caps but points out differences in pleats and lengths between the two filter media. The Wix filter media is observed to be longer due to having more pleats compared to the Micro Guard filter.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator compares two different oil filters, Wix and Micro Guard, noting the filtration ratings provided by each manufacturer. The major difference observed is the material used for the gaskets: silicone for Wix and rubber for Micro Guard. The narrator expresses concern about the stamp leaf springs in the filters and wonders if it may transition to other models. The preference is stated for coil springs over leaf springs. The segment concludes with a reminder about “Oil Filter Friday” where a new automotive oil filter is featured each week on the channel, prompting viewers to like and subscribe.