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PG4612 oil filter $9.99 / 12 pack - Walmart
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Just when I wanted to bite the bullet and order a box the deal is gone poof!
Oh well, maybe I will jump on another deal.
Oh well, maybe I will jump on another deal.
This was a sweet deal, and I have no idea how Premium Guard, direct from its warehouse in TN, could make any money on an $8.49 or $9.99 case of 12 oil filters when the shipping cost itself had to be almost that much. This is why I suspected this was a special clearance sale or even a salvage sale from a damaged warehouse. But I'll take it.
You said it yourself: they're probably not making money on these sales. The price is too low. These kinds of deals are usually pricing errors.
I also think maybe you got unlucky with your package from Nashville, as others got normal looking cases from Memphis.
My case came today from somebody named Dale Head at Premium Guard in Memphis. Corners were slightly dinged, but no water damage, the picture is of the filter in the most squashed box-no damage. These little guys are TOUGH-I can't squeeze them in my hand like a Fram! New date code is a bonus. Thanks, Dale!
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I guess they were packed loose like @NormanBuntz reported? Edit: I see you edited your post. Not sure when someone is referencing the carrier's origin scan location vs the address on the label.
Anyone know how to read their date codes?
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As far as pricing I always figure there's some accounting angle. You need it GONE, sell it at a loss and get a tax deduction or something.
I don't know exactly but I think there's gotta be some reason they don't just throw them in the dumpster.
It stayed up too long -- I don't think it was a pricing error. I think they needed to empty a warehouse
I don't know exactly but I think there's gotta be some reason they don't just throw them in the dumpster.
It stayed up too long -- I don't think it was a pricing error. I think they needed to empty a warehouse
I got Lot No. 24MHM22 8748, made in Vietnam. Based on photos here, I'm guessing the "3470" identifies a plant in China, and "8748" identifies a plant in Vietnam. The bypass spring holder has a hole like this Pronto filter. A ton of adhesive visible at the bottom. My concern is there are some streaks of that might dislodge over time.
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Lol, did you order 2 cases? What are you going to do with all those filters? Some of us missed the deal. Well, if there are some people with excess filters who are wiling to donate, I would like 2 or more, lol.
Just received my second case. Box was in great shape. 24 filters for less than $20 shipped. Should be good for a while!
Interesting. So, I had gotten a few individually when HomeDepot was selling them for $2.35 each. Thats the one I cut open on page 2 of this thread. Made in China. The first case I received was also made in China. Second case I got today made in Vietnam. Date codes for both cases were 24XXXXX XXXX similar to what you posted. The ones I got individially from HD were date coded 23XXXXX XXXX.
I do mechanic work on the side and these filters fit half or more of the cars I work on. Its about as universal of a oil filter as it gets.
I usually buy these by the case from RA. But this was to good to pass up.
First order was 3 cases and then another 2 when the price dropped.
Anyone near NoVA/DC area that needs a filter I will sell them one at cost.
Ditto. As I've said I'll use these on Subarus, Hondas, Nissans.
Apparently H/K had a big to-do about incorrect bypass pressure somehow damaging engines circa 2018. I don't service any H/K products ATM, but I would just install THE correct filter as CYA if it arose
Yeah, I had only briefly stumbled upon a thread here about the H/K thing. The particular thread was from 2018 but I don't know when the issue allegedly began.
I could research more but I'd have to climb out of several other rabbit holes first. Translation: don't care enough
