Royal Purple Oil Filter 20-500 Cut Open vs. Purolator Boss Oil Filter PBL22500 Cut Open

[@WhipCityWrencher]

► Oil Filter Friday, watch a New Automotive oil filter inspection video every Friday on this KZbin Channel.

[@danhambrick6331]

This was a close one Whip... Would probably go with the Purolator Boss because it has more filter media.💪👍👍

[@WhipCityWrencher]

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[@bobyeager6104]

Purolator Boss is my winner! Excellent filters!

[@jasonjakubowski8507]

They are both good filters but my personal preference would be the Purolator Boss. Thanks again for another great video! 👍

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Your Welcome Jason. Thanks for your feedback.

[@PurpleDreki]

Picked up the Purolator Boss for my next oil change on my 2017 Impala premier (PBL 22500). The baseplate now has seven oval holes. I checked the date code. It was manufactured in October of this year.

[@grampy2004]

I have used the boss before and have used the purple one time. After seeing the sloppy glue job will not be using it again as they are overpriced anyways. Thanks for breaking them down so we don't have to.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

You're Welcome👍

[@chriscosby2459]

Two nice filters, but I like Wix or Fram Ultra filters just as much.

[@MrSchmidthead]

I'm changing to the Boss with my next oil change on my 2013 Cadillac CTS-V. I've ran the Royal Purple 20-500's since I've owned the car in 2015. Bought it with 6900 miles and now have 43K with most of those when she was my daily driver (Now Garage Queen). Always use Royal Purple HPS oil for the extra Zinc.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

I like the Purolator Boss oil filters. That's what I use on my vehicle, as long as they stay USA-made, I'll keep using them.👍

[@stevenw2866]

Thanks for another inside look at a premium oil filter. Since I do 5k oil changes max on our four old vehicles, I never need these high end filters. If I would need one in the future, I would go with the Boss.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Your Welcome Steven. Thanks for your feedback!

[@GT-mn3bx]

Go for the tightest filter media. 99% around 20-25 micron. Fram Ultra Wix regular etc

[@blk77sunshn]

Great job again! I personally use the purolator boss filters myself and now am confident that I am protecting my engine pretty good. Thanks again!

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thank You and Thanks for sharing!

[@josephm8294]

Bend like a reed during a storm. That's why I prefer the Purolator Boss filter backing.

[@jonathannance5086]

Thanks Pete! That was another great video with two solid filters. I guess more inlet holes would be the deciding factor for me. Both filters looked very serviceable and would serve any consumer well.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks 👍

[@GAlan-nn6mu]

I chose the Purolator Boss for my 2022 Duramax application. Beware, Advanced Auto Parts is selling 8 year old filters. I purchased from a local store and online and got the same filters. I verified the DOM with Purolator and they advised the filters were "expired" due to their age. Prior to 2020 the Duramax took a different filter due to a thread change. So the new thread helped Purolator clear old inventory that now works for the D-Max. I'll stay away from both organizations moving forward.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks for Sharing!

[@Nonexistanthuman]

Crazy they were selling old ass filters like that!!

[@petedogg369]

Royal Purple superior in every way. Thicker can, combo valve with coil spring, better gasket, metal screen backing. Not even close.

[@John115Yonkers]

Thanks Pete. Another great one. My favorite is still the Napa platinum but they're not made anymore. PB is the way to go, more media and inlet holes. I hope these videos help everyone made a better choice.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi John, Thanks again for the filters👍. Yep, I would take the Boss also.

[@BamaTidefan1967]

What happened to the Napa Platinum? Also since the Wix XP is the same filter has it been discontinued too? I checked NAPA's website and it shows out of stock but not discontinued.

[@BW-kv9wj]

I just bought 5 Napa Platinums a month ago.

[@SimpleTastyFood2024]

The Purolator Boss seems better to me. Good review, as usual. Take care. Merri :)

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thank You, Merri 😊

[@kruelzombieful]

Battle of the USA made filters. I think the Boss is the way to go. That glue on the RP makes it look nasty.

[@gregwebster6190]

The Boss is for me. More filter material. Both are great choices… thanks!

[@ChicagoRob2]

Purolator Boss FTW

[@missysass1806]

Full watching friend👍

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thank You👍

[@404notfound.....]

Both are very close but overall for the money I will go with the Purolator boss!! Great video whip!! 🏆🇨🇦

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks 404!

[@dfls5069]

Purolator Boss is not available in Canada

[@ralphwood8818]

They all do the same thing. They remove the larger engine damaging abrasives from the full flow of oil to the engine.the smaller engine wearing abrasives and sludge keep building up in the oil until you drain it or install a depth bypass filter that can clean oil. I started using filters that clean oil in 1963 with a Frantz oil cleaner. Probably the best one in production now is the Australian Jackmaster. Ive probably drained my oil a dozen times in the last 60 years.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks for sharing!👍

[@Modore64]

They are close but I have to hand it to the boss on this one. I do like the Royal Purple oil. I used to use it years ago.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi, Paul Thanks for sharing.

[@aaronhansen8037]

Using the royal purple on my Ecoboost as we speak. I bought a Boss for my next change. The paint is flaking horrible on the boss can. This is a matter of preference. Both good filters!

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks for sharing👍

[@michaelherrell5381]

I would go with the boss. Good show.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

I sure do appreciate the measurements. It’d nice to know who makes these filters regardless of what the outside says, there’s only 5-6 co. that makes filters

[@johnqpublic2949]

Friday it must be the MMA type battle of the Oil Filters...They are selling the Boss filters for 11.99 at Menards here in "MahZurrah" ( Missouri) .Can't beat that... Purolators has more filter media , both have same filter ratings too.. Seems Royal Purple 💜 thinks very highly of themselves, as all their items are always very pricey, and their quality isn't that fantastic...A big ol "Slobber Monster" on this one as WCW points out...So far especially for the money the Boss is the BOSS!!! Thank WCW for another exciting showdown!!!

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi, John Your Welcome! That's a good price for the Boss in the (Show Me State).👍

[@johnqpublic2949]

@@WhipCityWrencher Yes it is, ⛽ Cheaper Gas and Cigs, and The Cardinals and Boss filters and we have you covered,.2nd amendment rights too.... Maybe not so much on anything else 😉

[@opera93]

Thanks, no Menards here in HELENA Valley, do miss Stores……( been here six years, cut way back on All Maintenance works, : & Rent only, which is appalling increases here.. )* Anyways, just moved : new Auto Shop, TO VALVOLINE SYN,& Filter VO58BP ( bulk pak?), from MOB1 SYN *& mostly Boss/ NAPA GOLD @143,000miles, my 2007 Canyon 4 CYL( back up, Vehicle, ….carefully managed)?. Some concern’s, VALVOLINE Filter is CARDBOARD/Fused/Plastic, etc:& VALVOLINE oil sh be OK! ??? Interestingly, I ran all VALVOLINE QUICK SHOP first 100,000 miles approximately ( & K& N Air Filters, which I stopped , due to HIGH DUST HERE In HELENA Valley…….)….Oddly, May “””run better “”” with OEM AIR FILTERS ( have 2015 Journey ( BOO!), also.

[@highrzr]

Nice video. I like the guy's logic of using a slightly larger oil filter over the OEM size. I'm wondering how the Boss for the same application as the RP would compare! I definitely would have to go with the Boss because of the larger inlet area and more overall filter media.

[@MrSchmidthead]

Those 2 filters fit the same application. I have a 2013 Cadillac CTS-V and previously have used the Royal Purple 20-500 that is larger than the stock Royal Purple 10-48. I like the extra capacity which is almost 3/4 of a quart. This oil change I am switching to the PBL22500. I use Royal Purple HPS oil.

[@drumtwo4seven]

This one I couldn't decide... But I liked both. Good comparison. 👍

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi Drum, Thanks!

[@robertkeefer1552]

I would run the Boss with more filter material as well as more inlet holes. Boss for the win.

[@mimelio]

Both are good filters I guess it would come down to which one can you get a better deal on.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lorenray9479]

Does anyone question fiber glass in filter media breaking down to damage engines???

[@jonathandaniels2183]

According to Ascent Filtration testing (on BITOG) Royal Purple had better filtration results than Purolator Boss. Don't get me wrong both are excellent, durable filters but for me, Royal Purple all the way (if I had the money). You make great videos, keep em coming!

[@johnqpublic2949]

So Purolators lying about it's rating, or Royal Purple isn't hyping their products enough by pointing out they actually filter better than advertised?? Less filter media on the RP will fill up faster too! But to each his own!!!

[@jonathandaniels2183]

@@johnqpublic2949 All I am saying is according to Ascent Filtration testing Fram Ultra (OG) had excellent results, (Don't know about the new Fram Ultra) and Royal Purple came in a close second. Purolator Boss was far behind. Now I will not comment on the motivations or intent of any company, I am just stating the results from Ascent Filtration which I trust. To be honest, I am a Fram guy. I love the Orange Can of Delight, and Tough Guard and a mix of other brands. The jury is still out on the new Fram Ultra, but I think it will do well in the end.

[@johnqpublic2949]

@@jonathandaniels2183 Sorry if implied any negativity your way personally.I will have to go into that Testing info deeper, I love Bitog, just haven't been delving as deep lately..Damn life has gotten in the way..RP is missing out if they don't tout those quality claims the testing company is stating they achieve. Purolator probably doesn't try to get that type of tiny filtering, they couldn't get 20,000 miles on them I wouldn't imagine, be in bypass alot long before then probably. Yea nothing wrong with Fram, the Orange can has protected cars for billions of miles.One of the best advertising campaigns in history, with the "pay me now, or pay me later" slogan in the 80s I think it was. Probably before some on here's time though!. Good info you provided there...Thanx

[@jonathandaniels2183]

@@johnqpublic2949 No worries and thanks for the info. I like Purolator filters, I have a Purolator One in my stash waiting to be put on 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I think the Purolator Boss is into dirt capturing ability over a period of time to reach that 20,000 mile interval (or 15,000 according to the box). Filtering is very important to me. I just wish all companies made filters with dirt capturing and high efficiency filtration in mind for an affordable price (a pipe dream I know).

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks, Jonathan, I saw that post and test also, and I was disappointed with the Boss results, the Fram Ultra did the best. I wonder if he did a test again if the results would be the same? Thanks for your feedback!👍

[@josephleister9198]

Great video....These are both top quality, with the Purolator the winner in my mind. Personally I'm partial to the K&N white and the Mobil one.....but both these would serve well.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thank You! and Thanks for sharing!

[@BW-kv9wj]

RP and Amsoil are both made by Champion. I’ll take the Purolator Boss or Napa Platinum over both of them.

[@CL-yp1bs]

The glue wont affect performance much if anything noticeable - sure its lame for a $15-18 oil filter to have glue like that... but I'd still run the Royal purple just based on horror stories i've heard about purolators ripping.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

There's No way this Boss filter will tear with the polymer mesh backing. Thanks for your feedback!👍

[@pointbreak8293]

Nice review sir and thanks….👍👍👍

[@WhipCityWrencher]

You're Welcome! Glad you liked the video!😊

[@naturerules3371]

I enjoy your videos very much! I’ve learned alot. I have a question though. Why do you list the date codes? Seems to me that is irrelevant. How would one be able to decipher those codes to actually see the exact date it was made?

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Check out this website, bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/oil-filter-date-decoding-thread.351643/

[@naturerules3371]

@@WhipCityWrencher Thanks for the great information! I found out the new Purolator Boss filter I recently bought was over 5 years old. I found more of the same new filters and some were over 7 years old. I had to go to another store to find one with a fresher date! The best date I could find was almost 2 years old. Would you personally use a filter that was over 5 years old if it was brand new. Thanks again for your videos! I subscribed by the way.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

@@naturerules3371 Thank You. A 5 yr. old even a ten-year-old filter is okay to use as long as it was stored in a dry place. I just made a video the other day with a 14 year old filter versus a New filter and the old one looked better than the New one. It's a Wix video that will be shown next month. I have some that are that old and would still use them. If you do get any that are around 5 years old, I would check them out with a flashlight and see if any rust is forming on the inside of the filter (moisture) otherwise they are probably okay.JMHO

[@thinkforyourself5672]

I always use Amsoil filters but they've been out of stock for 6 months. Switched to Royal Purple and now they're completely out of stock everywhere I look. Such amazing times. May switch to Fram Titanium at this point since I have 2 sitting here already

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks for sharing!

[@brucek.hoffman5868]

NO fram filters, junk... if not AMSOIL, use NAPA PLATINUM... i can assume u r an AMSOIL guy like me, never will i use anything else...

[@thinkforyourself5672]

@@brucek.hoffman5868, Yup, all I use is Amsoil SS and usually their filters but The F'ing filters for my car have been out of stock for like 15 months now. I'm using the VP racing filters which are identical to the Royal Purple. Champ Labs stamped. I'm 99 percent sure they make Amsoil filters as well

[@reeksreeks3017]

Ummm … royal purple and Amsoil are the same filter.

[@BW-kv9wj]

Amsoil and RP are both made by Champion Laboratories. Good filters but too expensive. Napa Platinum are much cheaper and as good if not better in my opinion.

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

Paying a premium price for a premium oil filter i would give the win to boss ! the sloppy glue on the royal purple is unacceptable ! i could be wrong but i believe there are 2 puralator boss filters ! Pre mann and hummel and post ? also you can get the boss at a lower cost !

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi Scotty, 2 Boss oil filters?

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

@@WhipCityWrencher i can see mann hummel buying most oil filter companies out and cheapen the product for profit !

[@evanhovis9126]

Ive seen many videos of these royal purples and ive never seen them perform or have a quality worth much. Sloppy made and way to much restriction. Low capacity. Yeah it filters microns well, but other filters such as this Boss filters just as good or better without the other issues

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks, I prefer the Boss over the Royal Purple as well.

[@WaybackTECH]

Looks like champ is going away from the plastic inner core. the ac delco in the last video also was metal louver core as are some of the supertechs now.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi TECH, I haven't opened enough of the Royal Purple oil filters so I can't say for sure, but I opened one about 6 months ago and it had a nylon/plastic cage. (maybe just certain filters)? Time will tell. Thanks for your feedback.👍

[@josephm8294]

Interesting. I will check that out. That would really boost Supertech in my mind

[@stevenwright248]

Howdy Whip! Thanks again for your videos!! I’d pick the Boss just for the fact there isn’t “glue slobber” 🤣 and has more filter media! Boss takes the victory 🏁 Enjoy your weekend and stay safe buddy!

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Your Welcome Steven. Thanks! Stay Safe!

[@lisab3396]

Purolator Boss is 50% efficient at 22 micron and 99% efficient at 46 micron.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

That's not what they say on their website. Scroll down the page.www.purolatornow.com/en/products/oil-filters/purolator-boss.html

[@opera93]

Interesting, maybe we can find definitive ::::?

[@kbeg132]

Thanks for another great video! Both look like good filters, but the glue slobber on the RP filter makes the decision for me to the Purolator filter. I would be concerned that a piece of that glue might break free and cause issues.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks K Beg, Great point!

[@philipfarnam6013]

Copied/pasted from another of your Boss reviews: Impressed with video and, in particular, the apparent quality of the Boss. (Royal Purple not available locally) I just changed oil/filter at 6,000 miles and sent sample in to Blackstone. I'll do it again after 6,000 miles with the Boss. Same oil and everything else. I will be interested to see if the results using the Boss are any different from results with Tokyo Roki OEM filter used previously. I suspect no difference will be seen but....I will await the results...which will take another six months with my driving pattern. I may also kick myself for spending $80 on Blackstone when the same money would have paid for two complete changes! (2018 Subaru 3.6R, now at 70,000)

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi Philip, That would be interesting to see the results. As you said it may not be much if any difference but still interesting. Who knows? let me know how it does after your 6,000-mile OCI.

[@philipfarnam6013]

@@WhipCityWrencher If you're stilll around, I will certainly let you know. Boss cost $14.00 at Pep Boys...the only local store store that carries Purolator. The OEM Tokyo Roki I get from the dealer for $8.00. If it turns out there's no difference, guess which one I'll be buying in the future. If there is a difference, I will be surprised and delighted. From your posts and responses and from other posts/responses on KZbin, I get a little back-door satisfaction from knowing I'm not the only one who gets a little nuts about this stuff.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

@@philipfarnam6013 👍😊

[@opera93]

@@philipfarnam6013 ps, thanks.. I use a lot of Boss;; be interesting if you post Results, etc. Thanks, for investment…

[@philipfarnam6013]

@@opera93 Coincidentally, that 6,000 regular oil-change interval is coming right up. Should be back here with results in a few weeks....or however long it takes Blackstone to furnish results. I, too, will be interested.

[@BW-kv9wj]

Napa Platinum are the best filters.

[@freedomliberty7611]

Great job as usual

[@WhipCityWrencher]

I appreciate that,👍 Thank You. Glad you liked the video.😊

[@fledermonk]

BOSS just by seeing side by side

[@toddevans4667]

thats twice in row you show vid on the boss & blaine's farm & fleet has it on sale again. lol $10.99

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Wow, then consider yourself lucky. There's no Blain's Farm near me, and Advance Auto is charging $16.99. Thanks for sharing! shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/purolatorboss-maximum-protection-oil-filter-ideal-for-full-synthetic-oil-protects-up-to-20-000-miles-pbl30001/11153645-P?searchTerm=oil+filter

[@toddevans4667]

@@WhipCityWrencher if you have a menards im looking at $11.99 shelf price for boss fyi

[@WhipCityWrencher]

@@toddevans4667 I wish there was but no Menards near me either. Sometimes when I order online from Advance Auto I can get a 20% off code, that's about the cheapest I can find them in my area.

[@toddevans4667]

@@WhipCityWrencher & oh yeah i forget your in mass & those both are from wisconsin & in the midwest.

[@bradleypetersen241]

It's okay no oil filter last over 5k miles tell it stops filtering

[@jessandkaka]

Boss

[@markwarnberg9504]

Walmart´s SuperTech goes for under $3 and are just as good!

[@Derek8487]

In the store by me they're 3.50 now unless you order for pickup/shipping it's still 2.97.....for now...

[@WhipCityWrencher]

I don't think they are just as good but will get the job done. Thanks for your feedback.

[@chriscosby2459]

My opinion of Supertech filters has increased from watching Whip's filter reviews. Royal Purple is not that impressive, I would take a Wix, Fram Ultra, or K&N over RP.

[@dontderockmerizz3211]

@@chriscosby2459I’d take the K&N, both made by champ labs.

[@markwarnberg9504]

@@WhipCityWrencher If ALL oil filters filter the oil up to the manufactuers recomended service then the only difference is the $

[@dfls5069]

Honestly, after looking at this vid... I wouldn't use either of these

[@andygooger007]

louvres on the boss are barely open! I would clearly go with the royal purple. Take a closer look at filters with louvres as I'd say a full 1/3 of them are defective and will force the filter into bypass mode for the whole oil change interval!

[@WhipCityWrencher]

I didn't look at them up close yet, I'll have to dig them up but that's pretty hard to tell just by watching the video. Thanks for your feedback!

[@Greg-w6t]

Royal purple lost my vote because of the excess glue, very sloppy.

[@daewooparts]

The Royal Purple is just basically a Delco Gold(UPF63R) filter with a purple silicone anti drain valve & a purple heavy duty can & a slightly different filter media .....I probably just get the UPF (Delco Gold) heavy duty filters ....as they cost less ....the Boss is also a great filter too .....the Royal Purple filter media with the metal backing & its ugly purple paintjob ain't worth the price different

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Your kinda hard on the Royal Purple, but between these two filters, I would take the Boss. Thanks for your feedback!

[@daewooparts]

@@WhipCityWrencher bahahaha, I don't like the color Purple....maybe that's why I choose the Boss too ...or a Delco Gold(UPF)

[@TrescoFresco]

Boss