New Carquest EP Oil Filters

[TheOilWizard]

PG must have insane production capacity. They seem to make filters for absolutely everybody now.

They contract with plants around the world to make their products for them. Easy to scale this way and no need to invest capital into manufacturing facilities.

 

[Glenda W.]

Just got one for c&p. I’ll start a new thread. AAP says they just got them in and don’t even have a place for them yet.

 

[ZeeOSix]

If the media looks to be full synthetic as claimed (and wire backed ?? ... @Glenda W. C&P will show), then I would think it's pretty high efficiency and capable up to their claimed 20K miles. The new Mobil 1 is still rated at up to 20K, but it's 99% @ 30u efficiency.

 

[TheOilWizard]

You didn't buy the entire cart?

Just got one for c&p. I’ll start a new thread. AAP says they just got them in and don’t even have a place for them yet.

 

[Ronn]

If the media looks to be full synthetic as claimed (and wire backed ?? ... @Glenda W. C&P will show), then I would think it's pretty high efficiency and capable up to their claimed 20K miles. The new Mobil 1 is still rated at up to 20K, but it's 99% @ 30u efficiency.

Why would they have LESS EFFICIENCY than Carquest Premium?? Doesn’t make sense?

 

[ZeeOSix]

Why would they have LESS EFFICIENCY than Carquest Premium?? Doesn’t make sense?


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Why does the "higher tier" Boss and Wix XP have less efficiency than their lower normal tier filter line? Don't be surprised if this 20K EP filter has less efficiency than the 10K rated Carquest Premium.

 

[TheOilWizard]

Why does the "higher tier" Boss and Wix XP have less efficiency than their lower normal tier filter line? Don't be surprised if this 20K EP filter has less efficiency than the 10K rated Carquest Premium.

Same story with the NAPA Platinum and Gold. The Gold was cheaper and higher efficiency.

 

[Johnny248]

I saw these the other day also. The Carquest Premium cost me through work $6.23, the EP is $10.18. Not sure if they are worth the extra $4. I'm curious to see the specs on them. I generally run 3-4k intervals on my vehicles, but still prefer premium filters. The extended use doesn't matter to me, but the filtration specs are more important. If it is 20k but has higher filtration efficiency then I am in. If not, I don't see a point in my situation.

 

[Ronn]

. The extended use doesn't matter to me, but the filtration specs are more important. If it is 20k but has higher filtration efficiency then I am in. If not, I don't see a point in my situation.

The fact the new EP is 100% synthetic and mesh backed could be reason enough for some to “up grade” from Premium…..even with caveat of “unknown” efficiency.

 

[Glenda W.]

I called PG late Friday but techline was closed already. Will try again Monday for efficiency numbers.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I saw these the other day also. The Carquest Premium cost me through work $6.23, the EP is $10.18. Not sure if they are worth the extra $4. I'm curious to see the specs on them. I generally run 3-4k intervals on my vehicles, but still prefer premium filters. The extended use doesn't matter to me, but the filtration specs are more important. If it is 20k but has higher filtration efficiency then I am in. If not, I don't see a point in my situation.

I highly doubt the efficiency will be better than the 99% @20u on the Carquest Premium. If so, then as you say the only advantage would be the up to 20K vs 10K miles rating.