Had this one lying around and since Premium Guard is making these now figured I’d cut this one for the board. Looks downright scary, what a piece of 
VIRGIN MOBIL 1 M1-204A CUT OPEN
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Extra, scary, un-3”excusable shoddy media shots.
Yes I agree. I’m done with FRAM though. Only OG stuff or Donaldson or premium guard
Thanks. Good thing M1 dropped M+H that’s ridiculous.
You need to send those pics to Mobil.
The new gold 20k Purolator looked a lot better than that.
How much are they charging for this trash? Yikes.
I would love to see the PG version of this cut open.
Thanks for the C&P!
I would love to see the PG version of this cut open.
Thanks for the C&P!
That one unit did. .. Let's see 40 more.
For such a highly rated, well respected engine oil provider, you'd think they would be just picky about the oil filters that bear their name.
Yup, same reason Duaraguard oil filters are still premium guard made.
Anyone know who makes/blends Duraguard motor oil? Seeing lots of these filters and oils at work lately.
To clarify for those who may not know, this one is not made by Premium Guard, but by M+H. Has a Purolator format date code too.
That's my "go to" oil filter for past 20 years. Some pictures there are not flattering. Donaldson's performance and reputation are impressive., I'm going to see if they have my sizes. Both cars are Running VRP right now. The cars have 167k miles. Neither burn oil.
I commute 60 miles one way, 95%highway before hitting a light and its light traffic to work. I run Mobil1 EP for 7k mile intervals. I need an upgrade oil can that can handle 20k miles. The new Purolator 20k mile might be an option. Right now, I have stocked up with Purolator BOSS, AMSOIL, and Mobil1 EP filters fo the 5 jugs of VRP in picked up.
I commute 60 miles one way, 95%highway before hitting a light and its light traffic to work. I run Mobil1 EP for 7k mile intervals. I need an upgrade oil can that can handle 20k miles. The new Purolator 20k mile might be an option. Right now, I have stocked up with Purolator BOSS, AMSOIL, and Mobil1 EP filters fo the 5 jugs of VRP in picked up.
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The new Purolator 20k doesn’t impress me. I’d use a DONALDSON or OG ULTRA or least a TITANIUM
I've been shopping for Donaldson but it hasn't been easy finding my cars. I'll keep trying. Nothing personal, but I won't use a FRAM product
I mean, the Purolator 20k is a joke. Don’t think it even has a silicone adbv
Now that M1 filters are built by Premium Guard run them with confidence.
At $12~ at Wal Mart I don’t think I’d get one. Especially since I can grab a CQ premiums at my AAP for $4 with work account
I agree. But at least Walmart has a decent filter now!
