Looking at the 90915-1003 vs 90915-yzzf2 and I came across this site. Interesting to see oil filters from Europe and Asia. http://sparex.livejournal.com/4369.html
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While researching oil filters i found this...
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Hello, That was some assembly of pictures. Impressive Kira
I use Mahle, Hengst, Bosch regularly but have used JapanParts and BluePrint a few times.
Been many years since I used a Champion.
All look decent quality to me, but my knowledge is limited hence why i stick to names I know to have a good reputation
Been many years since I used a Champion.
All look decent quality to me, but my knowledge is limited hence why i stick to names I know to have a good reputation
Nice, somebody put some serious time, effort and money into that effort! That Ecofix looks somewhat like an ecore.
Nice find, thanks for posting.
Nice find, thanks for posting.
thanks for taking the time to post this info
Steve
Steve
The filtration media in the OEM Toyota filter was quite different. I have never seen a filter like that before.
Also, did you notice in the other Toyota filter, that the ends of the pleats were not sealed? Am I missing something here, or wouldn't that be a major bypass point for unfiltered oil?
Also, did you notice in the other Toyota filter, that the ends of the pleats were not sealed? Am I missing something here, or wouldn't that be a major bypass point for unfiltered oil?
Originally Posted By: BHopkins
Also, did you notice in the other Toyota filter, that the ends of the pleats were not sealed? Am I missing something here, or wouldn't that be a major bypass point for unfiltered oil?
I've dissected a few Toyota filters like the one you're talking about. The ends of the pleats are sealed with glue, it just looks like they aren't in the photo. And yes, if they were not sealed it would allow dirty oil to bypass the media.
Also, did you notice in the other Toyota filter, that the ends of the pleats were not sealed? Am I missing something here, or wouldn't that be a major bypass point for unfiltered oil?
I've dissected a few Toyota filters like the one you're talking about. The ends of the pleats are sealed with glue, it just looks like they aren't in the photo. And yes, if they were not sealed it would allow dirty oil to bypass the media.
I like how the BIG filter, the one with Cyrillic all over the box, is made in Glen Rock, NJ.
Originally Posted By: RF Overlord
I like how the BIG filter, the one with Cyrillic all over the box, is made in Glen Rock, NJ.
No, it' not. BIG is a joint Israeli-Russian company. Many of these small companies try to make a big deal out of the fact that they use some American (Japanese, German) technology.
Although, some of the presented filters look decent, the design of the OEM filters is cleaner and nicer.
I like how the BIG filter, the one with Cyrillic all over the box, is made in Glen Rock, NJ.
No, it' not. BIG is a joint Israeli-Russian company. Many of these small companies try to make a big deal out of the fact that they use some American (Japanese, German) technology.
Although, some of the presented filters look decent, the design of the OEM filters is cleaner and nicer.
Originally Posted By: Prelude
BIG is a joint Israeli-Russian company. Many of these small companies try to make a big deal out of the fact that they use some American (Japanese, German) technology.
Big Filter
The company appears to be based in St. Petersburg. The NJ address is a limited liability entity formed in 2009 that is basically a mailing address.
BIG is a joint Israeli-Russian company. Many of these small companies try to make a big deal out of the fact that they use some American (Japanese, German) technology.
Big Filter
The company appears to be based in St. Petersburg. The NJ address is a limited liability entity formed in 2009 that is basically a mailing address.
I believe you, but why would a joint Israeli-Russian company need a mailing address in NJ?
Originally Posted By: RF Overlord
I believe you, but why would a joint Israeli-Russian company need a mailing address in NJ?
If I was to speculate, it is probably due to the Russian Postal Service system.
I deal with a few Russian customers and their postal service is atrocious in terms of corruption. Any parcel or mail piece larger than a standard #10 envelope coming through Russia, runs the high risk of their customs holding it for ransom or bribes to be released if it is not open or stolen outright before delivery in Russia or coming out of Russia.
From a international business perspective, it is probably easier to have mail service or small satellite office handling mail in the USA for them, than to have to deal with the inept Russian postal service.
I believe you, but why would a joint Israeli-Russian company need a mailing address in NJ?
If I was to speculate, it is probably due to the Russian Postal Service system.
I deal with a few Russian customers and their postal service is atrocious in terms of corruption. Any parcel or mail piece larger than a standard #10 envelope coming through Russia, runs the high risk of their customs holding it for ransom or bribes to be released if it is not open or stolen outright before delivery in Russia or coming out of Russia.
From a international business perspective, it is probably easier to have mail service or small satellite office handling mail in the USA for them, than to have to deal with the inept Russian postal service.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
^^^ That's what the US Post Office is going to turn into someday so they can start operating in the black.
USPS runs like a Swiss watch compared to Russia and some other countries. in 30+ year, I can count on one hand with a digit or two left over how many times the USPS was at fault for a missing or damaged package. With Russia, it is literally a 50/50 chance it will or will not run into issues with customs, theft or bribes needed.
^^^ That's what the US Post Office is going to turn into someday so they can start operating in the black.
USPS runs like a Swiss watch compared to Russia and some other countries. in 30+ year, I can count on one hand with a digit or two left over how many times the USPS was at fault for a missing or damaged package. With Russia, it is literally a 50/50 chance it will or will not run into issues with customs, theft or bribes needed.
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