I cut open this filter yesterday. I ran it on my wife's 2015 Nissan Altima for 6,050 miles with Valvoline Synthetic 0w20. I replaced with another Ecogard and 5 qts of SuperTech 0w20
Ecogard X4612 6,050 miles
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Little blurry, but filter doesn't look too bad. Thanks for C&P!
Thank you dad & WELCOME from one Rochesterian to another.
All of the Ecogard filters pics that I have seen, look quite good. I am assuming that they're a le$$er expensive filter?
All of the Ecogard filters pics that I have seen, look quite good. I am assuming that they're a le$$er expensive filter?
Originally Posted by Char Baby
Thank you dad & WELCOME from one Rochesterian to another.
All of the Ecogard filters pics that I have seen, look quite good. I am assuming that they're a le$$er expensive filter?
Yes, Rock Auto had these for $1.41, so I stocked up.
Thank you dad & WELCOME from one Rochesterian to another.
All of the Ecogard filters pics that I have seen, look quite good. I am assuming that they're a le$$er expensive filter?
Yes, Rock Auto had these for $1.41, so I stocked up.
Filter looks good and Thank You for c&p
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Nice even pleats. The Chinese made filters seem to look good, they care I guess what comes out of the assembly line. But chrome doesn't mean the material underneath is good. I have an issue with their marketing, they make it seem like the synthetic blend filter is all synthetic, and using Eco in the name for no other reason except marketing. Nothing Eco about them.
The're still under $1.50 at Rock Auto. Hard to beat.
Looks great thanks for the photos.
Originally Posted by goodtimes
Nice even pleats. The Chinese made filters seem to look good, they care I guess what comes out of the assembly line.
Or, what is more likely, is that they are simply muscling quality with manual inspection since labor is so cheap. I've heard that in the glass container industry in China 100% hand-inspects every single container before it goes into the box. Here in the 'States we use a statistical sampling to determine a majority of the quality calls. It could just be they have an efficiency of 50% "good" filters, and the 50% bad are scrap, since they're paying pennies on the dollar for materials and labor. Nobody except the Chinese know the truth...
Nice even pleats. The Chinese made filters seem to look good, they care I guess what comes out of the assembly line.
Or, what is more likely, is that they are simply muscling quality with manual inspection since labor is so cheap. I've heard that in the glass container industry in China 100% hand-inspects every single container before it goes into the box. Here in the 'States we use a statistical sampling to determine a majority of the quality calls. It could just be they have an efficiency of 50% "good" filters, and the 50% bad are scrap, since they're paying pennies on the dollar for materials and labor. Nobody except the Chinese know the truth...
Glad to hear since I installed one yesterday along with some Valvoline white bottle 5w30. Thank you for posting.
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Originally Posted by goodtimes
Nice even pleats. The Chinese made filters seem to look good, they care I guess what comes out of the assembly line.
Or, what is more likely, is that they are simply muscling quality with manual inspection since labor is so cheap. I've heard that in the glass container industry in China 100% hand-inspects every single container before it goes into the box. Here in the 'States we use a statistical sampling to determine a majority of the quality calls. It could just be they have an efficiency of 50% "good" filters, and the 50% bad are scrap, since they're paying pennies on the dollar for materials and labor. Nobody except the Chinese know the truth...
I agree. Made in China really depends on the process of assembly and quality control, just as it would anywhere. Apple iPhones are considered top quality and the QA shows.
Originally Posted by goodtimes
Nice even pleats. The Chinese made filters seem to look good, they care I guess what comes out of the assembly line.
Or, what is more likely, is that they are simply muscling quality with manual inspection since labor is so cheap. I've heard that in the glass container industry in China 100% hand-inspects every single container before it goes into the box. Here in the 'States we use a statistical sampling to determine a majority of the quality calls. It could just be they have an efficiency of 50% "good" filters, and the 50% bad are scrap, since they're paying pennies on the dollar for materials and labor. Nobody except the Chinese know the truth...
I agree. Made in China really depends on the process of assembly and quality control, just as it would anywhere. Apple iPhones are considered top quality and the QA shows.
Originally Posted by SatinSilver
Glad to hear since I installed one yesterday along with some Valvoline white bottle 5w30. Thank you for posting.
Yeah, Premium Guard and Ecoguard are good filters
Glad to hear since I installed one yesterday along with some Valvoline white bottle 5w30. Thank you for posting.
Yeah, Premium Guard and Ecoguard are good filters
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Originally Posted by SatinSilver
Glad to hear since I installed one yesterday along with some Valvoline white bottle 5w30. Thank you for posting.
Yeah, Premium Guard and Ecoguard are good filters
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Yep. They are both very good quality.
I wonder if PG actually made this Ecogard??? Maybe not.. but it could be a possibility??
Originally Posted by SatinSilver
Glad to hear since I installed one yesterday along with some Valvoline white bottle 5w30. Thank you for posting.
Yeah, Premium Guard and Ecoguard are good filters
^^^^^^^
Yep. They are both very good quality.
I wonder if PG actually made this Ecogard??? Maybe not.. but it could be a possibility??
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Originally Posted by goodtimes
Nice even pleats. The Chinese made filters seem to look good, they care I guess what comes out of the assembly line.
Or, what is more likely, is that they are simply muscling quality with manual inspection since labor is so cheap. I've heard that in the glass container industry in China 100% hand-inspects every single container before it goes into the box. Here in the 'States we use a statistical sampling to determine a majority of the quality calls. It could just be they have an efficiency of 50% "good" filters, and the 50% bad are scrap, since they're paying pennies on the dollar for materials and labor. Nobody except the Chinese know the truth...
That's true. Also the mentality of the workers. The harsh apprenticeships in the days of old made workers skilled and observant, artists really. Now here in the USA we have that but probably not on making oil filters. We still make many of the world's finest products. Even if we have a person looking at every oil filter, they have to have the training and discipline to do the job. I think today it is harder and harder to find skilled observant workers. Everyone is looking at a screen. Anyone can do that. If I was on the Puro assembly line as someone in charge those pleats would be tight just like the Chinese. Not bragging, it's just how I had to work in my career. You see wide pleats, you fix it, find the solution, you care.
Originally Posted by goodtimes
Nice even pleats. The Chinese made filters seem to look good, they care I guess what comes out of the assembly line.
Or, what is more likely, is that they are simply muscling quality with manual inspection since labor is so cheap. I've heard that in the glass container industry in China 100% hand-inspects every single container before it goes into the box. Here in the 'States we use a statistical sampling to determine a majority of the quality calls. It could just be they have an efficiency of 50% "good" filters, and the 50% bad are scrap, since they're paying pennies on the dollar for materials and labor. Nobody except the Chinese know the truth...
That's true. Also the mentality of the workers. The harsh apprenticeships in the days of old made workers skilled and observant, artists really. Now here in the USA we have that but probably not on making oil filters. We still make many of the world's finest products. Even if we have a person looking at every oil filter, they have to have the training and discipline to do the job. I think today it is harder and harder to find skilled observant workers. Everyone is looking at a screen. Anyone can do that. If I was on the Puro assembly line as someone in charge those pleats would be tight just like the Chinese. Not bragging, it's just how I had to work in my career. You see wide pleats, you fix it, find the solution, you care.
It looks really good. Only issue is its made in China. I'd rather not support china anymore than I have too.
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