I changed the oil on two of my vehicles last week and removed 2 AAP filters. I got them on the last BOGO before they took them off the shelf and moved them to the back. Heck of a deal for $2.88. Now, I wish I had bought more.
I got an oil filter cutter for Christmas. I first cut open a Pure One (puke gold) that I took off my daughter's car a while back. Looked well made. Then I cut open the same filter# from an AAP that I had removed . With the exception of the ADBV, I couldn't tell much if any difference.
Thing is, the AAP is so easy to hand tighten and remove compared to the slick ST and PuroPP I replaced them with, that I wanted to see if I could get more AAP filters.
It so happens I know a young guy who is a manager at the local AAP. Went in and asked him if he'd sell me a few AAP filters. Bought 3 @ $2.88 each. Not a steal, but the Total Grip works well and I'm happy. Oh, and I agree with Frank D, the red color is much nicer.