The Mobil filter is probably fine but I always use the manufactures oil filters, higher priced or not. I don't know much about them but I do know there are subtle nuances in specifications that I don't want to worry about.

 

I ended up returning that Mobil oil filter...seems odd as Walmart is still getting other Mobil filters but the M1-212A is no longer available or shipped...

the next order I make with Rock Auto I'll pick up a new UPF-63 like the dealership used...

thanks DriveOn

Bill

 

just an update for anyone in the future...I have a request in to Mobil about this filter...they in turn notified Mann-Hummel (the actual manufacturers of Mobil 1 oil filters) and maybe someday they will get back to me on the fate of these filters...

Bill

 

Mann+Hummel (Gastonia, GA) also makes WIX and other brands of filters. BIG company. Absorbed WIX (Affinia) in 2016, I think.

The Gastonia plant is the original WIX (1939) plant as modified over the years. Founded by Jack Wicks and Paul Crenshaw. Why Gastonia, GA? At the time that was where the best combed cotton yarn in the world was made. Oil filter material - I used WIX formed cartridge filters in my '65 Malibu SS 327/350.

 

I use the Mobil filters all the time. Get em all day on Amazon for 10 bucks.

 

except that Mobil no longer make them for the V-Sport...they don't show them on their website and local stores show an empty spot where once these filters occupied...

there is a reason they no longer make them and I am curious as to why...Mobil had no answer for me other than to forward my ask to Mann-Hummel and it's been a week without answer from them (although it is the Holidays)...

Bill

 

Are you sure? That same filter is still listed on their website for my CT6 Blackwing. You are right though they no longer list it for the V Sport for some reason. I use the same filter for both my cars and it seems to work fine? I bought a case when I found out they use the same filter so I'm stocked up.

 

they show it for the XTS V-Sport as well but show "no sellers found" for where to get one that's not old stock...

...I haven't heard back as to why Hummel+Mann is no longer supplying them to Mobil and Mobil informed me they would seek an answer from Mann+Hummel as Mobil themselves had no answer why it was removed from their available filters...

Bill

 

still nothing from Mann+Hummel or Mobil...

until I read something from a reliable source that's better, I will stick to the AC Delco UPF-63R recommended by some reliable and trusted sources...

Bill

 

never heard anything back from Mann+Hummel or Mobil...but I see that the M1-212A is easily found but not yet listed on Mobil's own website for use in our LF3 (or the LF4)...I do see it listed as an alternate filter on RockAuto.Com...interestingly RockAuto.Com does not list the AC Delco UPF-63R as a fit for the LF3/LF4 but still shows this filter available for sale...

a check on AC Delco's site still shows the UPF-63R as an alternate filter for our cars...

Bill

 

That's what i've alwarys run in my V sport and my blackwing, strangely enough. (Real blackwing motor, not the chevy motor)

 

I've been using Wix WL10255XP synthetic oil filters and Red Line Synthetic Motor Oil 15305 5W-30. Most anything will work, we all have our preferences. The claim made for the Wix filter is it has capacity for longer oil change intervals, typically 7K miles if one follows the OLM. I wouldn't be surprised if Wix OEMs other brand names.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if Wix OEMs other brand names.

WIX supplies part of the NAPA Gold line of filters.

Mobil 1, "AC Delco" and "GM" filters are contract-sourced from any of 3 or 4 suppliers, Champion Labs being one.

Google Search

 

went to two Walmart stores locally and the M1-212A filter is the one missing from the fully stocked Mobil 1 filter shelves...hopefully because it's a popular filter...thanks for the feedback guys

Bill

 

I purchased 6 of these last July from Amazon. Right now they are less than $12.00 on Amazon.

 

Amazon has a lot of fakes available. Are you sure yours is actually OEM and not a China clone ?

 

Fair question. Maybe they are clones but I've been using ones from Amazon for a few years now and do not see any particles in my oil when checked or changed. WalMart online has a 2 pack right now for $17.94. So there you go, maybe those are chinese clones also.

 

that was true at one time...Mobil 1 filters are made by Mann+Hummel (according to Mobil) and a couple of years ago the AC Delco filters changed manufacturer...

Bill