Best Filters in the sub $5 range

[blupupher]

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Originally posted by Ray H:

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Originally posted by blupupher:
I would not use the ST, and it has nothing to do with the e-core design, it is a size issue. The recommended 6607 is way small compared to the OEM,as is the oversized 7317. The Bosch(same as STP) I had was almost the size of the OEM one.

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True, but the ST 3593A is appropiately sized. The Valuecraft (Autozone) 2808* is also a viable alternative. Both are made by Champion Labs, priced at or just over $2.00 at retail, and, though not an issue for me, neither is currently e-core technology.

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I have never been able to find the ST 3593A, I had heard it would fit though. Same with the 2808.
I have seen valucraft filters, but never looked up the numbers for them.

 

[sjlee]

Add Quaker State to the list... it normally sells for around $2.67 (or less, depending on the model)at Menards. It's basically a rebranded Purolator Premium Plus.

 

[rshaw125]

Purolator. On sale at Pepboys -after rebate $1.50 each. Limit 2 - of course I bought 2!
I watch for their sales and manage to be at least 2 filters ahead of the game.

 

[autokin]

"Use the oversized L24458 Proline from Pepboys for $2.49 "
Me too. I have developed a bad(?) habit of opening up every filter I use. I am very happy
with Proline, purolator premium +, motorcraft and stp.

 

[MustangGT]

I've always liked Purolator filters, cheap and seem to be well built usually around $3.00 or so and cheaper than Fram. The funny thing is I bet almost everyone on this board has used a lot of Fram filters, most didn't dislike them until they found this forum.

 

[Ray H]

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Originally posted by blupupher:
I would not use the ST, and it has nothing to do with the e-core design, it is a size issue. The recommended 6607 is way small compared to the OEM,as is the oversized 7317. The Bosch(same as STP) I had was almost the size of the OEM one.

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True, but the ST 3593A is appropiately sized. The Valuecraft (Autozone) 2808* is also a viable alternative. Both are made by Champion Labs, priced at or just over $2.00 at retail, and, though not an issue for me, neither is currently e-core technology.

By the way, Michael, my selling dealer's parts department charges $4.99 for the Hyundai oil filters. However, if I buy two for 9.98, a third filter is thrown in "free". That comes out to fractionally under $3.33 per filter - which is not a bad price for what appears to be a well-made oil filter. You'd have to check whether multi-unit discounting is available at Hyundai dealers in your area.

*WalMart used to stock an ST 2808 designation, too, but ceased carrying it a couple of years ago. While not physically identical, the 3593A and the 2808 are functionally equivalent carrying the same bypass pressure rating, the same mounting thread pitch and diameter, and the same mounting gasket diameter. I've used both without incident on my 2003 Hyundai V6. My last Blackstone UOA pointedly noted that "insolubles were low at 0.1% showing excellent oil filtration". That's good enough for me - and "good enough" is good enough.

[ June 06, 2005, 01:11 PM: Message edited by: Ray H ]

 

[labman]

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Originally posted by MustangGT:
I've always liked Purolator filters, cheap and seem to be well built usually around $3.00 or so and cheaper than Fram. The funny thing is I bet almost everyone on this board has used a lot of Fram filters, most didn't dislike them until they found this forum.

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I cut open the last Fram I will ever buy several years before finding this site. Cut open an AC, Purolator, Power FLO, STP, Hastings, and an ST too. Found all of them between the AC I would use if I could find it, and the Fram. Been using the ST 3950. Non clicker, non Ecore, and more filter area than an ST 3593A.

 

[Hirev]

Of the 3, Purolator Premium Plus is da one you want.

 

[Boaz]

I Just bought 2 PRO Line Filters at pepboys for 79 cents after 1 dollar rebate.... cant beat that!

 

[Shaman]

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Originally posted by labman:
Been using the ST 3950. Non clicker, non Ecore, and more filter area than an ST 3593A.

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Not trying to doubt you, but where did you get this info, and how much more space are we talking about.

 

[labman]

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Originally posted by Shaman:

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Originally posted by labman:
Been using the ST 3950. Non clicker, non Ecore, and more filter area than an ST 3593A.

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Not trying to doubt you, but where did you get this info, and how much more space are we talking about.

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Unfortunately maybe about the time I posted that, they switched to the clicker on the ST 3950. When I bought my June filter, they had 2 clickers and 2 coil springs on the shelf.

As for the area, I have cut many open and found a range of 147 to 189 sq. in. My figure for the ST3593A must have came from somebody else's post. I don't remember. I cut a few Purolator L10193's apart too and they had about the same range. The last PF 1177 I cut up, years ago, had 230 SQ. in. Haven't seen any lately.

I don't mind being asked. I see too many opinions here where the writer never backs them up. Although I am not impressed with the looks of the clicker, there is a big lack of documentation of it causing problems.

 

[motorguy222]

Purolator and the Advance Auto's brand,Total Grip.

The total Grip is made by Purolator.

I cut open the PF-47 version of the Total Grip and it had metal endcaps and seemd to be a very well made filter.

I cant tell that there is much difference between the TG and the Purolator(cut it open too).

I would not have a problem with the TG,they sell for $2.48 in my area.