Purolator has announced the launch of Purolator
Synthetic, a new oil filter featuring 100 percent synthetic media that the
company says is custom-engineered to allow motorists to realize maximum
benefits from synthetic motor oils.
“The key benefit of synthetic oils is
chemistry that allows them to perform for extended periods of time,” said Chuck
Kerrigan, director of marketing, for Purolator. “In order to take advantage of
the extended life offered by synthetic oils, motorists need an oil filter that
can capture and hold the tiny particulates that can accumulate over time. Now,
Purolator has introduced the Purolator Synthetic, an exciting new filter that
incorporates fully synthetic media combined with a specially designed media
support system and other component technological innovations for longevity that
allows motorists to enjoy the full benefits of longer-life synthetic oils.”
Specifically, Purolator Synthetic
utilizes 100 percent synthetic media with pleat support technology containing
wire backing that is engineered for today’s high-tech engines, according to the
company. The result is a filter that has substantially more capacity than
conventional oil filters. This allows the filter to capture and safely hold
more contaminants generated over the extended life of synthetic oils without
getting clogged, Kerrigan said.
At the same time, Purolator Synthetic
features 99 percent efficiency, which means that it can capture and safely hold
99 percent of particulates 25 microns in size or larger. A micron is a millionth
of a meter.
“It is this extraordinary combination of capacity and
efficiency, along with design technology, that maintains the integrity of the
media for extended periods of time,” said Kerrigan. “This makes Purolator
Synthetic a 10,000-mile filter available for those motorists that are using
synthetic motor oils in their vehicles.”