got pic how do i upload?
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supertech walmart filter help
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I stopped in Wal-Martlastnight and checked a few of the non Ecore Super Tech filters.
The one 7317 on the shelf did not have the holes punched through(slits opened).
Two of another number next to the 7317, one "OK" one no holes punched through.
6607(?)several, holes variable, punched through on one side, not the other. Not enough area to pass all the oil.
This doesn't appear to be an isolated incident of a filter slipping past QA. It's country wide, across multiple filter numbers. That says to me that no QA is being done at all.
The consequence of no holes is that filter would be passing all of the oil through the by-pass all the time. I wonder how many thousands of cars are running around out there with no oil filtration all for the want of spending less than a dollar more on a decent filter?
Ed
The one 7317 on the shelf did not have the holes punched through(slits opened).
Two of another number next to the 7317, one "OK" one no holes punched through.
6607(?)several, holes variable, punched through on one side, not the other. Not enough area to pass all the oil.
This doesn't appear to be an isolated incident of a filter slipping past QA. It's country wide, across multiple filter numbers. That says to me that no QA is being done at all.
The consequence of no holes is that filter would be passing all of the oil through the by-pass all the time. I wonder how many thousands of cars are running around out there with no oil filtration all for the want of spending less than a dollar more on a decent filter?
Ed
HOLY MOLY! These reports of absent quality for a critical engine component are frightening.
Yes, this is troubling. I would really like to see a picture.
Originally Posted By: ccapital83
got pic how do i upload?
You can post the image by uploading it to Picasa or another web album place and put the link here. If you'd like, you can e-mail me the photo and I can upload it to my account. I just really want to see this! May have to make a special trip tonight just to see the filters here!
Originally Posted By: ccapital83
got pic how do i upload?
You can post the image by uploading it to Picasa or another web album place and put the link here. If you'd like, you can e-mail me the photo and I can upload it to my account. I just really want to see this! May have to make a special trip tonight just to see the filters here!
ill figure it out tonight and post
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy292/ccapital83/0105012102.jpg
see those slits they are sealed shut on both sides i chcked different angles with and without light
see those slits they are sealed shut on both sides i chcked different angles with and without light
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Originally Posted By: ccapital83
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy292/ccapital83/0105012102.jpg
see those slits they are sealed shut on both sides i chcked different angles with and without light
That's not good at all. Looks like the machine that produces the holes in the center core didn't open them up enough. If so, that could mean major flow restriction and the bypass valve would probably always be open on that filter.
http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy292/ccapital83/0105012102.jpg
see those slits they are sealed shut on both sides i chcked different angles with and without light
That's not good at all. Looks like the machine that produces the holes in the center core didn't open them up enough. If so, that could mean major flow restriction and the bypass valve would probably always be open on that filter.
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The consequence of no holes is that filter would be passing all of the oil through the by-pass all the time. I wonder how many thousands of cars are running around out there with no oil filtration all for the want of spending less than a dollar more on a decent filter?
Ed
Exactly why I spend a couple more bucks to get a good filter, and I ALWAYS inspect the filter in the store before purchase ... no matter what the brand is.
The consequence of no holes is that filter would be passing all of the oil through the by-pass all the time. I wonder how many thousands of cars are running around out there with no oil filtration all for the want of spending less than a dollar more on a decent filter?
Ed
Exactly why I spend a couple more bucks to get a good filter, and I ALWAYS inspect the filter in the store before purchase ... no matter what the brand is.
i wanna see if other size filter have that issue. the one for my car does not. i spent a half hour trying to find a hole in those notches thinking there was no way theyd mess up something that big.
I picked up a ST4967, ST6607, and ST7317 last night that do not have the holes punched as shown in the picture.
Pictures later.
Ed
Pictures later.
Ed
Man, now everyone here has me wanting to run to WalMart and look at the Super Tech filters. I think AutoZone Valuecraft filters are Super Tech clones too? I wonder if they are having QC issues too?
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I was about to call shenanigans until I saw that pic. Now it makes me want to check all the Champ clones in my stash and remove the two I currently have on my cars. Yikes.
Yikes, I should check the one in my Tercel too since it's a Supertech filter.
As the following pics show, the openings favor/open toward the bypass side! Held an led light to the media side of a cut open ST7317. Couldn't believe Champ would have a mass QC failure. More pics to follow on a separate thread with pics and media area specs. fwiw, I'd use the ST 7317 before an orange can, even at the same price point. But @ $2.84 the ST is ~$1.70 less expensive for same app.
From outlet end
From bypass end
From outlet end
From bypass end
So in other words. It's ok?
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