Oreillys Microguard relabeled fram?

[garlicbreadman]

are the oreillys microguard relabeled fram ORANGE cans? dont have anything against fram, just curious.

i got a few from the killer oreillys deal. for those who dont know it's 5.1 quart jugs of mobil and a microguard filter for 9.99 + tax instantly and a free 5 dollar gift card to oreillys.

 

[Thax]

They are relabeled OCOD. They used to be Purolator but O'reilly switched vendors about a year ago.

 

[Rand]

can you pay extra for a better filter?

 

[cp3]

WOW! $5 for an oil change, that's awesome! If you're running a normal factory OCI I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[Topo]

I just picked up a couple of microgard filters with my Mobil 5000 oil since they had a sale at O'reillys. I asked the worker there if they were purolator filters and he said they were. But just looking at the filter design on the box, I can tell you they are in fact not. They look exactly like a Fram Extra Guard Filter. I never seen a purolator with paper end caps. They even have the same efficiency ratings of the Fram Extra Guard.

 

[daves87rs]

Yep!

 

[dragonsamus]

I got the deal too! The employee there said the filters are made by Champion. I don't know if that's good or bad.

 

[motorguy222]

Originally Posted By: dragonsamus
I got the deal too! The employee there said the filters are made by Champion. I don't know if that's good or bad.


The filters are technically a Fram product but both Fram and Champion Labs are owned by the Rank Group in New Zealand.

Autolite/Fram/Prestone was recently aquired by the Rank Group from Honeywell,Champ Labs was aquired some time ago.

Rank Group

 

[InvalidUserID]

No real markings on the box or anything by who it was manuf. by...just says "Made In The USA".

 

[motorguy222]

The filters are made by Fram.You can tell by the construction of the filter base.

 

[linkbelt]

Question: Would anyone use the microgard filters on a subaru with 170,000 miles? Use 4000 mile oci. Thanks!

 

[Silver02ex]

Originally Posted By: linkbelt
Question: Would anyone use the microgard filters on a subaru with 170,000 miles? Use 4000 mile oci. Thanks!


I would.