SUPER TECH 9688 CUT OPEN

[53' Stude]

This oil filter is from member jayjr1105. Had 6-7k on it on his 05’ Honda Odyssey. I will say it looks good. Enjoy the photos and Happy Saturday

 

[53' Stude]

Extra pics

 

[AutoMechanic]

Not as bad as I thought it would be.

 

[53' Stude]

Not as bad as I thought it would be.

Yeah, gives me hope for my ST 4967 I have waiting to go one “ole blue” my 09’ Camry

 

[AutoMechanic]

Lol I personally don’t think I would use one on my car though it doesn’t look bad.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Before my current OIC I used one of these on the Corolla. Worked ok for a $2.85 filter. Just didn't do 99+ percent at 20 microns where I like my filter to be. Used the ST 4386.

 

[THORROMIG]

Thanks for the cut and post Adam. Filter looks really good -- have one ready for the Acura in signature next oil change coming up. Cant beat that for less than 3 bucks and American made!!!

 

[Oildudeny]

Those are stout filters I’d use em and not think twice

 

[Blagoje]

Nice C&P pics 53

I am sure this might be okay for some applications but I would be worried about it getting blowed up in my Hyundai GDI engine that experiences huge pressure spikes that have been known to destroy oil filters not built to withstand it.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Looks Fram built (base plate, bypass valve assy & date code). Nice spacing on the ecore center tube. Looks like a decent low cost filter.

 

[walterjay]

Really not bad for a cheapo filter.

 

[Sayjac]

This is the new(er) ST 'hybrid' type filter made by Champs Labs. Has ecore centertube otherwise same as standard metal endcap filter. ACDelco also uses this design some filters. In ST, unique to 9688 and posted here previously. Looks fine.

With new owner M&H, wonder if this ST design will continue. In Walmart recently, looking at the exterior M1 110A, filter including baseplate now looks identical to PL14610 and Bosch Prem. 3323.

Thanks for c&p.

 

[53' Stude]

You are welcome sir

 

[jayjr1105]

Here is the UOA that went along with this filter
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...-supertech-himi-full-syn-5w30-6300-mi.334316/
I'm actually really impressed by the build quality of that thing for $2.99. I'm going to get more of these my next WM trip. I'm sold.
Thanks 53 for be willing to cut it!

 

[53' Stude]

Jayjr1105: it was my pleasure and nice UOA

 

[Whipcitywrencher]

This is one of the better Supertechs has the metal end caps.
Thanks for the C&P

 

[JC1]

Looks good for a cheaper filter. Thanks for the C&P.

 

[blupupher]

Thanks for the C&P.
I have decided that any future filters I purchase for the H/K vehicles I service will be these ST9688 filters (I do have a few Fram TG and XG 9688 to use up first).
I do have a ST9688 on my mom's Soul now.
If they would use a silicone ADV, they would be perfect, but for the interval that my vehicles do, the nitrile is fine.

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With new owner M&H, wonder if this ST design will continue. In Walmart recently, looking at the exterior M1 110A, filter including baseplate now looks identical to PL14610 and Bosch Prem. 3323.

Thanks for c&p.

Wait, when did M&H buy Champ Labs?

 

[haggler]

Thank you sir! Timely cut. I just threw this on the kia. Your pics made me confident in my choice. These are ACdelco rebadged filters. For 5k I don't think there is a better filter for 3 bucks.

 

[Sayjac]

....Wait, when did M&H buy Champ Labs?

My apologies for the error, good catch. First Brands formerly Trico Group( Fram owner) acquired Champ Labs in July. The latter until relatively recently used to make Mobil 1 filters. Mobil 1 appears now made (at least the previously mentioned Mobil 1 110A) by Puro US a division of M&L.

Coincidentally now I see a new c&p post of the Mobil 1 110A, unfortunately for whatever reason(s) my computer won't/doesn't display the pics.

Back to topic Super Tech9688, as noted it's design is unique in Super Tech line. 'Unless a change very recently', the rest of larger Super Tech filters like 3614 standard ecore with nitrile combo valve with exception of the very smallest filters like 4967 which are classic metal endcap construction.