Bought my first MicroGard Select extended life

[RobbS]

After suggestions from our website, I pulled the trigger and picked up two MG filters for both cars.
I do not live near an Oriellys so I made a road trip for some detailing products I had to have and towels too .

The filters seem consistent with adiquit pleats, no excess glue, the internal look fine. Maybe a bit like XP.

 

[fantastic]

Congratulations on the milestone.

 

[Trav]

I bought one a few weeks ago, it looks well made with a what seems to be heavy metal can. No complaints.

 

[RobbS]

I am wrapping up my Valvoline Restore and Protect interval run on both cats. I have a couple of BOSS, and Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil filters left over. Óñe more Valvoline Restore and Protect interval left,. That oil works great. Internals are bright and shiny silver.
Anyway, I'm about to switch back to Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30 with these MGS fílters

 

[JeffKeryk]

Did a service on my friend's high mileage '02 Silverado. Picked up one at the local O'Reilly's; dang thing felt pretty substantial!

 

[doitmyself]

I'm a picky person and started using them also ( the Carquest version). Enough said. Would rather buy a well made U.S. mfg. one though.

 

[#18FAN]

I just looked at one today for my 21 6.7L Cummins for $11.65 excellent build I'm thinking of making the change next time when needed currently using a Donaldson Blue.

 

[wings&wheels]

Good filters and pretty much the only ones outside of OE/Mahle/M&H/Hengst that I will use if they are not available.

 

[JGmazda]

Very well-made filters. Pretty much all I use after moving-on from NAPA Golds.

 

[MParr]

Very well-made filters. Pretty much all I use after moving-on from NAPA Golds.

NAPA Golds are now made by PGI. I picked up a 1348 the other day. Made in Malaysia.

 

[TheOilWizard]

I'm a picky person and started using them also ( the Carquest version). Enough said. Would rather buy a well made U.S. mfg. one though.

In fairness, it’s not picky to want a filter that is properly built. Working ADBV, no excessive glue, etc. This should be expected.

 

[JGmazda]

NAPA Golds are now made by PGI. I picked up a 1348 the other day. Made in Malaysia.

Hmmm... Didn't know that. What's the consensus on the new manufacturer? I'm pretty happy with the MicroGard, but wondering if the NAPA change made a difference.

 

[MParr]

Consensus? NAPA Gold uses the same manufacturer as Microgard Select, Carquest Premium, STP XL, and others. PGI has numerous plants in Asia. A search will give you the private label brands made by PGI.

 

[GW.]

Hmmm... Didn't know that. What's the consensus on the new manufacturer? I'm pretty happy with the MicroGard, but wondering if the NAPA change made a difference.

The new Napa Golds have the same great quality as the other PGI made variants.

 

[Woody71]

plan to switch to their premium filter, EP is overkill for my application

 

[Fair enough]

The new Napa Golds have the same great quality as the other PGI made variants.

Go to media inspection where he states his opinion on which would do a better job at filtering, based on the microscope pictures. The Wix anyone can see has more holes. Guy is pretty honest and tells it like it is.

 

[JGmazda]

Good to know! The Vietnam version appears to be very well made. Depending on cost/sales, I'd use both the NAPA and Microgard. PGI builds a great filter.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

99% at 25 microns looks kind of spendy for that quality unless you picked it up at a bargain price.

 

[JGmazda]

99% at 25 microns looks kind of spendy for that quality unless you picked it up at a bargain price.

IS there a better filter for the price? I'm more interested in build quality and consistency.

 

[ZeeOSix]

99% @ 25u is still pretty good efficiency. Carquest Premium shows 99.5% @ 20u.