New STP Max Performance S7317ML (Made in Vietnam) Cut Open

[MultiLuxem]

Just bought and cut a new STP S7317ML (Vietnam made) oil filter. It's a recently updated full synthetic filter, supposedly made by Premium Guard (at least, with many parts from Premium Guard). STP Max Life oil filter/Max Performance used to be made by Champion Labs, which is similar to Fram Endurance, Amsoil EAO, etc.

The updated version has internal parts that look very similar to the Carquest EP (full synthetic filter made by Premium Guard). It has an integrated bypass valve, which should prevent the leaf spring leaking issue on some older Champion Labs-made filters. What's interesting is that the filter media does appear to have a black metal wire backing. The filter also has a metal crimped joint. The casing looks like the older version, with a welded nut for removal at the bottom.

Autozone has also updated the pictures and description for the new filters. However, there are still many older-version filters in stock at local AutoZone. Beware if u want to buy the new version.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Looks good

It reminds me of the original Wix XP construction

 

[Thebigm]

Just bought and cut a new STP S7317ML (Vietnam made) oil filter. It's a recently updated full synthetic filter, supposedly made by Premium Guard (at least, with many parts from Premium Guard). STP Maxlife used to be made by Champion Labs, which is similar to Fram Endurance, Amsoil EAO, etc.

The updated version has internal parts that look very similar to the Carquest EP (full synthetic filter made by Premium Guard). It has an integrated bypass valve, which should prevent the leaf spring leaking issue on some older Champion Labs-made filters. What's interesting is that the filter media does appear to have a black metal wire backing. The filter also has a metal crimped joint. The casing looks like the older version, with a welded nut for removal at the bottom.

Autozone has also updated the pictures and description for the new filters. However, there are still many older-version filters in stock at local AutoZone. Beware if u want to buy the new version.

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Valvoline MaxLife is oil

 

[UGASpike]

Can you share/add a picture of the gasket?

 

[Nukeman7]

That looks like an outstandingly well constructed filter. What's the pricing on that particular application? Thanks for cutting and posting the deconstructed filter photos on BITOG.

 

[MultiLuxem]

Valvoline MaxLife is oil

The exact name was STP Maximum Life. I think now (or since the previous version), it's called maximum performance. I'll change the title to avoid confusion.

 

[MultiLuxem]

That looks like an outstandingly well constructed filter. What's the pricing on that particular application? Thanks for cutting and posting the deconstructed filter photos on BITOG.

It's around $12, depending on applications. It's cheaper than the Carquest EP but looks very similar.

 

[MultiLuxem]

Can you share/add a picture of the gasket?

I'll add that later. According to AutoZone's website, it's a silicone gasket. It's black in color and looks the same as shown on their website. Here's the link: https://www.autozone.com/p/stp-maximum-performance-engine-oil-filter-s7317ml/1572357

 

[UGASpike]

99.5% at 25 micron and is rated for 20K miles

 

[crashz]

Very well constructed. Love the holes vs stamped divots in the return tube.

 

[UGASpike]

Valvoline MaxLife is oil

Thought this was interesting. New packaging/vendor must have names/descriptions thrown off.

 

[GMBoy]

Looks good to me and priced right for sure. I pulled up AZ filters for my 16 Ram 5.7 and my commercial prices are as follows: $2.86 for the blue STP, $5.91 for the STP XL, $12.34 for the MOPAR and $12.99 for the STP Max filter so, I usually use the Mopar filters or STP XL. I am thinking I may go to the STP MAX as it does look better than the Mopar cut opens I have seen. ...then again for under $6 the STP XL is a fine filter for 1/2 the price.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I'll add that later. According to AutoZone's website, it's a silicone gasket. It's black in color and looks the same as shown on their website. Here's the link: https://www.autozone.com/p/stp-maximum-performance-engine-oil-filter-s7317ml/1572357

99.5% at 25 micron and is rated for 20K miles

Looks like the same guts as the Carquest Extended Performance full synthetic filter which is also rated at 99% @ 25u and upto 20K miles. Both under PGI.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I'll add that later. According to AutoZone's website, it's a silicone gasket. It's black in color and looks the same as shown on their website.

If it's black silicone, it needs a burn test to verify.

The Carquest Extended Performance with a black base gasket says this on their website:

 

[ZeeOSix]

Very well constructed. Love the holes vs stamped divots in the return tube.

"Stamped divots" = louvers. Holes in the center tube instead of louvers is pretty much an Asian built filter feature.

 

[BrendanC]

Looks like the same guts as the Carquest Extended Performance full synthetic filter which is also rated at 99% @ 25u and upto 20K miles. Both under PGI.

looks slightly different. appears to be metal mesh backed

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I hope they'll make an S4615ML for Subarus

 

[Watrmelonbandit]

These look like a great option. Here is a bit of info from AutoZone's web page.

 

[martinq]

These look like a great option. Here is a bit of info from AutoZone's web page.

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Looks same/similar to CarQuest EP filters.
99.5% @ 25u

 

[daman]

Very well constructed. Love the holes vs stamped divots in the return tube.

Right beautiful center tube!!