https://champfiltration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ChampXL_Flyer.pdf
That's just it... If they were that great why not put it on the box or website? The link you posted says they stated 99%@20 Microns but I would have to see something in actual writing. You know when something is in writing it has a different meaning. Not just email but on the box.
I Emailed Champ labs about LP2017XL & said it's 98% @ 20 for the XL. Here's the kicker though... I'm 95% sure it's the exact same Fram Tough Guard filter they claim to be 99% @20. I'm going to ask them if it's the same & if so they'll have some explaining to do.
I'm pretty sure the Tough Guard doesn't have metal end caps like the Champ XL does.
The filter for my truck is a cartridge style with plastic ends.
Unless it's a beater why not spend more than $5 on a filter and get a really good filter for your expense engine?
Don't think they are the same ... the Tough Guard is still made by Fram, not Champion Labs.
That may be the case for some but not in this case. Have a peek below & you'll get an idea of what I've been seeing. Short of ordering a Champ XL & TG to compare side by side this is what I have seen. I'm going to send first brands and email & ask them how many pleats the Champ has to compare to TG. I doubt they'll confirm if they're the same so trying to do what I can short of ordering.
Right, Some of the China made Fram filters changed over to Champ b/c of China Shut down. And to add to my prior message. When I emailed champ a few weeks ago both emails coming from the same place stated that Champ was 98%@20 While the Fram TG was 99%@20. I told the fella today on the phone that if what he's saying is true about them most likely being similar he agreed that he needed to check with the engineering dept. I said if they're the same then it would be apparent that it's marketing & one of them can't be right.
