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Purolator stuff is not very good quality. They suffer from filter media tearing, and excessive glue coming off inside the filter (and it's sometimes a combination of both...). The only good one is Purolator Boss, with synthetic media and better quality glue, but its filtration efficiency rating...

Just noticed, according to the latest MSDS (V1.4, Rev Date: 05/08/2026), it now has 80% to 100% of GTL? WOW.😍

Just noticed the ESP 0W-30 seems to have gone up in price as well. And ESP has been out of stock in some local walmarts (last time when I visited a little while ago) I guess Amsoil makes sense again now 😟 Also the Mobil 1 FS and Supercar also have their MSDS updated, with GTL reduced/disappeared...

They used to be made by Champion Labs. And there are still lots of them left in stock AFAIK. Even though they have updated the design on their website, 7317ML is the only one I found in store that's been updated. Right now, if u want the Full-synthetic Premium Guard-style filter, the only...

I've been using AMSOIL Signature Series in my Tahoe for years, and I'm thinking might switch to ESP 0W30 in the future... Considering the price, especially when I'm doing 5~6k oil changes, it doesn't make that much sense now.

nah, on these filters (at least the older styles u showed) the filter pleats could rip open before the can does😟. I've had an old mann-hummel made Mobil 1 filter pleats ripped with less than 3000 miles. What's even worse is the excessive glue pieces they use would also come off and float inside...

If u look up on the Premium Guard's website for the Ultimate Synthetic filter, it says both. https://www.pgfilters.com/products/filters/oil-filters/ultimate-synthetic-oil-filters/

I'll add that later. According to AutoZone's website, it's a silicone gasket. It's black in color and looks the same as shown on their website. Here's the link: https://www.autozone.com/p/stp-maximum-performance-engine-oil-filter-s7317ml/1572357

It's around $12, depending on applications. It's cheaper than the Carquest EP but looks very similar.

The exact name was STP Maximum Life. I think now (or since the previous version), it's called maximum performance. I'll change the title to avoid confusion.

Just bought and cut a new STP S7317ML (Vietnam made) oil filter. It's a recently updated full synthetic filter, supposedly made by Premium Guard (at least, with many parts from Premium Guard). STP Max Life oil filter/Max Performance used to be made by Champion Labs, which is similar to Fram...

Maxlife used to be made by Champ, as far as i know. With the champ going out of business, they are probably having new ones made by premium guard? Is the filter media white (synthetic looking)? The old Champion Labs-made Maxlife is pretty much the same as Fram Endurance, Amsoil EAO, etc., and...

Generally, an oil with less viscosity grade spread (5W-20, 10W-30, as opposed to 0w-30 for example) tends to be more stable (less NOACK loss, fewer oil droplets on the intake valve). (It also depends on base oil quality, additives pack, etc.) Pennzoil ultra platinum or platinum should be pretty...

wow. I was just searching for info about this filter recently. Thank u for the post. This looks like the fram endurance. But not sure if they're gonna change design since champion labs is out of business.