STP XL S 16 VIRGIN OIL FILTER CUT OPEN

[53' Stude]

This filter I snagged yesterday morning. I’m betting it’s First Brands made myself as I don’t see any M&H dna here. Looks serviceable but short makes it a disappointment. Glad I have some FRAM TITANIUMS and CARQUEST premiums.

 

[53' Stude]

Can anyone tell me if Firet Brands makes this or is it someone else? As stated yesterday; I went 11~ miles east to another Autozone in PA and they are Premium Guard made.

 

[OVERKILL]

Can anyone tell me if Firet Brands makes this or is it someone else? As stated yesterday; I went 11~ miles east to another Autozone in PA and they are Premium Guard made.

Definitely looks First Brands.

 

[fantastic]

Can anyone tell me if Firet Brands makes this or is it someone else? As stated yesterday; I went 11~ miles east to another Autozone in PA and they are Premium Guard made.

It seems to have all the hallmarks & issues of First Brands so yeah, I'd say your right

 

[53' Stude]

It seems to have all the hallmarks & issues of First Brands so yeah, I'd say your right

I’m just surprised it’s made in Mexico.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Looks more like made by/for Champ Labs, which is under the First Brands umbrella like Fram.

 

[53' Stude]

Looks more like made by/for Champ Labs, which is under the First Brands umbrella like Fram.

And here you and I bought it could’ve been possibly M&H. When I saw baseplate yesterday I had doubts. All good ZeeOSix

 

[BrendanC]

Can anyone tell me if Firet Brands makes this or is it someone else? As stated yesterday; I went 11~ miles east to another Autozone in PA and they are Premium Guard made.

easy identification is date code format, base plate and leaf spring.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I just said in the other thread that it didn't look like a Fram. It has more Champ Lab DNA than Fram. Both are under First Brands, so things get hard to distinguish.

 

[53' Stude]

I just said in the other thread that it didn't look like a Fram. It has more Champ Lab DNA than Fram. Both are under First Brands, so things get hard to distinguish.

I’m still confused how a store less than 20 minutes away their oil filters are Premium Guard and other stores are different. So much for “regional” as I call BS on that

 

[EvoMan]

All of the PG made filters that I have used, CarQuest Premium, STP XL and Micro Guard Select, what they all have in common are: holes in the center tube and a built in by-pass valve with a coil spring.

 

[ZeeOSix]

All of the PG made filters that I have used, CarQuest Premium, STP XL and Micro Guard Select, what they all have in common are: holes in the center tube and a built in by-pass valve with a coil spring.

And no leaf spring, but the big coils spring that holds the guts tight ... which is different than the bypass coil spring.

 

[EvoMan]

And no leaf spring, but the big coils spring that holds the guts tight ... which is different than the bypass coil spring.

Correct. I see now I could have worded my response better. Thanks for clarifying that for me.

 

[53' Stude]

All of the PG made filters that I have used, CarQuest Premium, STP XL and Micro Guard Select, what they all have in common are: holes in the center tube and a built in by-pass valve with a coil spring.

yup

 

[ZeeOSix]

Louvers look good, but the leaf spring is still a ruffles factory refugee.

 

[53' Stude]

Louvers look good, but the leaf spring is still a ruffles factory refugee.

Yeah

Think I’ll stick with O’Reily or AAP for my Premium Guard filters.

 

[fantastic]

I’m just surprised it’s made in Mexico.

I am too. Don't see COO MX. First Brands up to something different? Either they're sending leaf springs down there or their equipment is just as bad with the ruffles. Either way, interesting to think about.

 

[53' Stude]

I am too. Don't see COO MX. First Brands up to something different? Either they're sending leaf springs down there or their equipment is just as bad with the ruffles. Either way, interesting to think about.

Cheaper Labor costs

 

[EvoMan]

I’m a little rusty on the date codes. Does anyone know what it is?

 

[53' Stude]

I’m a little rusty on the date codes. Does anyone know what it is?

It’s easy to see in picture. June 8, 2024