Regular microguard from oreilly or autozone blue STP

I have used both on my Nissan PU without any issues but I did not do an external side by side comparison. It's my understanding that the wix microgard is made by a third party, but then again, STP doesn't make any of it's own filters, everything is farmed out to others.
 
Which one would be your pick ?
I would go with Microgard because I do more business with O'Reilly than any of the other parts stores. It's closer to my house. I might go with the STP if it was significantly cheaper. Either will work fine for non-extended OCIs.
 
I have not used the MG in several years but I have installed many basic STP filters over the years. This filter is made by Champ (and identical to ACDelco) for many applications and works very well for manufacturer-recommended OCIs.

Of course (like all store brands), the manufacturer/COO can change in a moment's notice, so if this is a concern it is worth checking each model before buying.
 
It is amazing the PRC made filters have reached pretty much USA prices. More than an Ultra, which is usually $8.97. The port fees are passed on to us. Well, not me. I get them on most everything else though.
My car, bought new to me, had a Microgard regular on it. Car ran great, and I think it is made by Wix in USA? I put all kinds of others on, maybe I should go back to it. The search for I’m done now found my filter never really is done.
 
Greed ... they are raking it in while they can.
Greedy sellers are not ones I want to buy from, but most are probably greedy. Fram Ultra made in USA for $8.97 is actually not bad at all. Except for the new issues. Which I saw up close more than expected. Still have an Ultra on a car, other one got a Motorcraft I had awhile.
If they made the filter clean I probably wouldn’t even complain about the bumpy leak spring.
You showed a xg3600 on a Tacoma, why not see what a new one looks like? They seem all over the board according to model.
 
All the STP filters I see here are from China. They may be ok but I have my reasons to try to not buy stuff from China if I can help it.

The microgards I see clare from Vietnam. A slightly better option for me.
 
All the STP filters I see here are from China. They may be ok but I have my reasons to try to not buy stuff from China if I can help it.

The microgards I see clare from Vietnam. A slightly better option for me.
I got you. I will buy China stuff if it is cheap, but not at the same price or more as something made here.
 
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