Filter decisions... again

[Clarence_Iba]

In this application the ST is not an e-core.

 

[EagleFTE]

I certainly have no reason to doubt that. I have heard that some STs are not Ecore based on diameter but I have never seen one that wasn't. I have also never seen a recent STP that wasn't. I didn't open all the boxes. One day about a year ago I tried to look at every part number on the shelf and they were all Ecores. Regarless of the diameter thing. So I have to go with your answer.

 

[4x4taco]

Checked wally last night. ST7317 is junk. $2.50. Metal center tube, but at the dome end theres a large Blue plastic bypass. No way am I running that. Looks like a temporary pipe cap-off. Base plate had glue all around it in places I've never seein my life. They didn't list anything other than the ST & Fram. They didn't carry a MC FL822 either... so My choices:

P1 for $6.49 @ AAP, Kmart?, Pepboys

Bosch for $6.49 @ Autozone

Pclassic for $4.49 @ AAP, Kmart?, Pepboys

STP for $4.49 @ Autozone

Valucraft for $2.49 @ Autozone

Advance Auto brand (red one/Purolators) for $0.95 @ AAP! On clearance, whatever is left.


That's it in a nut shell. The only two premium filters are the Bosch vs P1. Not really sure what the difference is....

 

[Herz]

If you did not like the ST, the STP will be the same filter, I beleive. Both are made by Champion.

 

[labman]

Originally Posted By: EagleFTE
I certainly have no reason to doubt that. I have heard that some STs are not Ecore based on diameter but I have never seen one that wasn't. I have also never seen a recent STP that wasn't. I didn't open all the boxes. One day about a year ago I tried to look at every part number on the shelf and they were all Ecores. Regarless of the diameter thing. So I have to go with your answer.


The STP 3950 I have on my truck now wasn't an Ecore. Instead, it has a junky dome end bypass. It is possible it is a low volume number and is old stock.

When I managed a factory, I sometimes put 6-12 months worth of slow movers in the warehouse.

 

[Mark_S]

If you are going to $6.50, Advance Auto has the PureOne for that.

Mark

 

[SuperBusa]

Originally Posted By: 4x4taco
I have to see if wal-mart lists a FoMoco for my Accord. If it does bada bing baby. If not... Gotta maybe get some P1's on rebate or sale. I didn't know Purolator had rebates on their filters. when did this happen?


The rebate has been going on for awhile ... been mentioned on this site many times.

Rebate form -- looks like it's over now. May 1 thru Sep 30th:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/04/70/33/08/470330870._V223689362_.pdf

This link shows all the retailers that carry the Purolator fitlers just in case anyone wondered.
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/promotions/Pages/specialoffer.aspx

 

[4x4taco]

Yeah, I kinda missed that rebate deadline lol. I did hit up Kmart just now on lunch break. Sure enough, they carry Puolator at a better price than Poopboys or AAP. Picked up a PL14610 for $5.89+tax. 60 cents cheaper. Looks like P1 has changed their texture finish, for the better. the old stuff was crumbly. the ADBV also looks better I think. This 14610 has a bypass I've never seen before though... it's a flat round plate in the dome. I'm used to their older system of the small spring and hole in the end of the cap.

 

[sunfire]

NAPA ProSelect was well under $5 last time I bought one.

 

[ThirdeYe]

Last time I bought a ProSelect it was just a hair over $5. But it depends on the application. The 1040 which is a more common filter than the $5+ one that I bought is under $3 last time I checked.

 

[Herz]

Napa pro select varies greatly by filter. I purchased one about a year ago for about a hair under 3 bucks. But it was 1/2 the size of the ST3980 and pf52...

 

[SuperBusa]

Originally Posted By: SuperBusa
This link shows all the retailers that carry the Purolator fitlers just in case anyone wondered.
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/promotions/Pages/specialoffer.aspx


I gave the wrong link above ... here's the right link showing the retailers that carry the Purolator line.

http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/resources/Pages/WhereToBuy.aspx

 

[4x4taco]

So K-mart is the best/cheaptest option for me. Purolator oil filters are still made in the USA correct? I forgot to check that yesterday...

 

[labman]

Yes, but so are several brands made by American companies. I see no reason to pay name brand prices for foreign junk.

 

[SuperBusa]

Originally Posted By: 4x4taco
So K-mart is the best/cheaptest option for me. Purolator oil filters are still made in the USA correct? I forgot to check that yesterday...


Not sure if every Purolator oil filter is made in the USA. I thought I read someplace that some are not.

I use the PL14006 and PL14610 PureONEs, and I just looked on the label on the side of the filter and is says "Made in USA".

I hope Purolator doesn't move production to China or ???.