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    Cut open new Costa COF-21005 COF241 oil filter

    There is no mention anywhere as to country of origin It does give strong PGI vibes but I can’t say for sure
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    Cut open new Costa COF-21005 COF241 oil filter

    The media looks like a blend It’s definitely a silicone adbv. I didn’t take pictures but it was nearly impossible to ignite. It produced a tiny bit of white ash
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    Cut open new Costa COF-21005 COF241 oil filter

    It wasn’t for me either. But the thread here and all the posts on various social media platforms was intriguing. Plus 10 filters shipped to my door for $28. I had to find out for myself
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    Cut open new Costa COF-21005 COF241 oil filter

    This is a very well made filter. No date code anywhere. Baseplate was very heavy. Can is very thick. I could not make the media tear or pull out. No extra glue. Unless the efficiency is trash these are the steal of the century
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    post your latest transmission lubricant change.

    New to my wife and I 2009 Scion xb. 181k miles. We got it cheap and paid cash knowing it needed some love The old fluid was black, it almost has a purple hue to it Out: probably factory fluid and filter In: VRP atf and a wix filter. Lubegard platinum additive Yes more spill and fills are on...
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    Has anyone tried Costa filters?

    Well my shipment arrived. I’ll cut and paste one when I get to work tomorrow
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    New STP Max Performance S7317ML (Made in Vietnam) Cut Open

    Recently saw one at my local AutoZone. It was a champ labs made filter (3600 size) dated January 2026 with a louvered core I almost bought it to cut and paste here but I didn’t want to waste $12 on that
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    Post Your Latest CAF Change!

    New to my wife and I 2009 Scion XB Unknown filter out Microguard in
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    Has anyone tried Costa filters?

    I still have nothing 😢
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    Has anyone tried Costa filters?

    Directly from the website
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    Has anyone tried Costa filters?

    Update: I haven’t received a shipping notification I haven’t received the product My emails are unanswered Tried IM’ing them on the website. No responses I’m hesitant to call them but if I don’t see a status update in a couple days I will Maybe it’s on back order or maybe things are coming...
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    Has anyone tried Costa filters?

    I just bought a case of fl910s sized filters. I will cut one open when they arrive.
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    Post your latest oil change

    Ummmmmm I did put some high mileage Valvoline Restore and Protect fuel cleaner in it with a full tank of Chevron 91 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I’m not even a huge fan of of Valvoline Restore and Protect but I know it works very well for its intended purposes. I figured why not with this new (to us) car with a...
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    What is with the lack of 100% synthetic oil filters? Was Fram the only one making them?

    Carquest EP Purolator boss Royal Purple still sells some of its models on its own website (Royal purple direct)
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    Post your latest oil change

    My wife totaled her Mazda 5. We just picked up a 2009 XB (181k miles, 3 grand) Out: unknown clean oil Toyota filter Soon to be filled with (in the next 20 minutes) Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 Microguard select filter Did a piston soak overnight because these things drink oil...
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