Supertech 9972 Oil Filter is now thinner?
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Those have been hit or miss in terms of construction and quality for a while, as early as April 2024. Here's a more recent thread:
I was at WalMart tonight and after seeing online of a possible filter change in the ST9972 I just had to check it out. For just $2.97 each for these filters look the same at the Fram XG9972 that I paid $10.97 on Amazon. Well you know me I bought all seven on the shelf for my 2019 Toyota Sienna SE Premium. Impressive at this price. I never would go 10k miles on any oil for I change mine every six months regardless of miles. Nice value for under $3. See pictures and let me know your opinions.
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The one you display was what it used to be.Those have been hit or miss in terms of construction and quality for a while, as early as April 2024. Here's a more recent thread:
I was at WalMart tonight and after seeing online of a possible filter change in the ST9972 I just had to check it out. For just $2.97 each for these filters look the same at the Fram XG9972 that I paid $10.97 on Amazon. Well you know me I bought all seven on the shelf for my 2019 Toyota Sienna SE Premium. Impressive at this price. I never would go 10k miles on any oil for I change mine every six months regardless of miles. Nice value for under $3. See pictures and let me know your opinions.
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Until now?
Same thing on the F-350 filter.. They temporarily made a real nice white synthetic filter...for a month...back to the cheaper model...lolUntil now?
I bought a couple of those for my Tiguan and they were too short nor did they "click" into the cap.
I occasionally did/do OC's on an inlaws 2017 Camry 2.5L. After looking at the available filters at Walmart I used the (older) $2.97 ST9972 and felt the thicker wire backed media (shown in post 2 in this thread) looked better than any of the Fram's or even the Mobil 1. I would check the box for the ones with the tightest pleats (and smallest gap at the metal crimp). The last time I did an OC I was disappointed to see they changed the filter to the current style.
IMO, the older ST9972 was a steal at $2.97.
IMO, the older ST9972 was a steal at $2.97.
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All filters should be rated at 20 Microns.
Would you know if the similar Super Tech cartridge filter for the Corolla ST10358 is also cheapened?
Not sure about your area but all of them has the new design.
30 microns...
Is 30 better than 20?
Just stating what the box says..
I’m not sure I just picked them up off the shelf. When I saw they were a white wire-backed media I thought they were a cheap score.
Besides not snapping in the cap they were shorter then the Mahle or Hengst filters I typically use, like 1/8” or maybe a bit more.
Wire-backed is the old design as shown in post #2. New design does not have wire-backed.
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