CarQuest Oil Filters

[oilcoholic]

Anyone know anything about these? They are running an oil change special 5 Qts. CarQuest Conventional Oil and a CarQuest Red Filter for $11.99.

 

[EricF]

I believe the carquest branded filters are Wix's

 

[03cvpi]

The red filters are the lower quality line, I'd opt for the blue filters, they have better construction. But I don't think they are on special.

 

[ryan2022]

In my area anyway, they are indeed WIX filters. So are the NAPA branded ones.

 

[yeti]

03cvpi -- can you explain the difference between the red and the blue ? thanks.
p.s. -- go, vikings !

 

[ZZman]

The blues have the better media in them that filter better. They also have a better silicon anti drainback valve.

 

[Cup of Joe]

Carquest has some quality filters just like NAPA. I only buy Carquest filters if there is no Amsoil EAO filter available.

 

[sweezy722]

About 2-3 years ago I had the same question at my local Carquest. They could not answer my question but gave me a number in North Carolina if I remember correctly. The lady said the blue filters were Wix but the red filters were not. The red filters were not recommended for extended drain. If I remember right when we finished the conversation she was talking about 3000 mile oil changes. The red filter was regular paper media. Things could be different now.

 

[pavelow]

Red filters are made by Wix but they are not the same as THE Wix filter. The Blue filters are the same as THE Wix filter and are the same as the Napa Gold filters. Confused? Don't be. If you want a Napa Gold or Wix equilvalent, get the Carquest Blue. If you want a good filter that is still a Wix product, but not as good as a Napa Gold or Wix, get the Carquest Red.