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I bought the filter a while back, before AAP had the new Fram filters. Is this Carquest premium, basically a Fram ultra? I drank the Koolaid, and just put on a Fram ultra, for next oci.

Did an oil change on my 07 Ram 4.7L. OCI was 1 year and About 4,300 miles. I used a Carquest filter (thought they were made by purolator). I wanted to check for tears myself. No tearing, but it also doesn't look like a purolator. Is it a Wix? Filter and ADBV look good. I would use this filter...

Thanks guys. I was planning on trying a Wix next time (actually using it before cutting open, since they cost more). I just saw a post, Wix are starting to be made in mexico. I will have to see (what is made where?) In a couple months.

Less and less filters are still made in the USA. Here's two that still are, for a Ram 4.7L. The ST is $3 at WM and the Puro is $4.50 at Menards.The ST media is 1.5" tall, the Puro is 2". I do not like that the ST cartridge just sits on the leaf spring. It is metal to metal, no seal, and not very...

So Champ is still making STP, but made in China now. Is plastic wrap for Covid? No more sniffing filters for me 😁

I used to use Stp S16. I might get a Wix next time.

Yes, but the filter material on Ecore was more substantial, almost like felt. This filter looks like pretty thin paper. I know... $3

I have not seen metal ends with a plastic center tube. New level of cheap. I would prefer an Ecore to this. Thanks, I will check out the 8's.

I have an '07 Ram, 4.7L, work truck. Lots of short trips, so I do 3-5000 mile OCI's. I like to use, made in the USA, oil filters. Over the years I've mainly used Carquest basic and STP-S16 filters. I saw a recent post that Carquest filters are made in China now. I was at Autozone and noticed...