You're right. I've heard of this happening with other brands as well.
The irony here is that oil filters are supposed to protect against debris in the engine - not create them.
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The irony here is that oil filters are supposed to protect against debris in the engine - not create them.
I have a $5 speed perks coupon from AAP about to expire and am considering putting this on my 02 Tacoma 3.4 v6. I found it interesting it says it has 99.5% efficiency at 20 microns. According to the pic on the product page it is made in China so that would be a drawback for me.
The cut and posted filter may be residual older stock, newer ones are Premium Guard made like the one pictured above. I have one in the stash, made in China. Some other Premium Gaurds are made in Vietnam but I haven’t seen that on a CarQuest version yet.
Honestly not what I expected to see from title, but coo explains it. When I looked at a new CQ 84356 (7317) recently at AAP had all earmarks of PG made filter with off shored coo.
I can't say with certainty who makes topic filter. Does look similar to Champ Labs filters, but lately been seeing some M&H US filters with similar separate bypass and stamped spring in one design. Purolator and Wix never used that Fram/Champ type bypass piece.
Thanks for c&p.
I can't say with certainty who makes topic filter. Does look similar to Champ Labs filters, but lately been seeing some M&H US filters with similar separate bypass and stamped spring in one design. Purolator and Wix never used that Fram/Champ type bypass piece.
Thanks for c&p.
