Who is making Continental Filters ?

[xsr]

https://www.amazon.com/Continental-...231-2017-1-1-4640--5&vehicleName=2016+Mazda+3

 

[ZeeOSix]

Amazon add shows made in China.

 

[bullwinkle]

Looks very much like a Premium Guard.

 

[fantastic]

Looks very much like a Premium Guard.

Agreed

 

[KCJeep]

Base plate doesn’t match most PG’s IMO. Interesting find. Somebody needs to buy one and sacrifice it.

Anyone….anyone… Bueller?

 

[SC Maintenance]

The one for my application looks like Hengst, right down to the 6 holes and stamped "20" in the base plate. I have two of the Hengst in stock already, and no cutter (on purpose).

 

[xsr]

Which one should I get for my 2016 Mazda 3?

 

[Zee09]

Lincoln I believe

 

[SC Maintenance]

Which one should I get for my 2016 Mazda 3?

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Th K&N is way overpriced IMHO.

The Bosch is only mildly overpriced

 

[fantastic]

K & N if I had to choose between those two..

 

[bullwinkle]

Neither! Leak prone K&N nut, tear prone & possibly Hecho en Mexico Bosch.

 

[KevinMalone]

Neither! Leak prone K&N nut, tear prone & possibly Hecho en Mexico Bosch.

Can't tear if you don't have louvers

 

[KevinMalone]

Which one should I get for my 2016 Mazda 3?

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For starters, I would avoid purchasing oil filters from Amazon. Who knows what you'll get from the wild wild west of commingled inventory.

What about RockAuto? I'm partial to Denso from the available choices:

Or a cheap Supertech from Walmart works just as well if you're running reasonable intervals.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Can't tear if you don't have louvers

Seen torn media regardless if the center tube has holes, louvers or is an eCore. Doesn't make any difference. How the media pleats are spaced, and how weak the media is when stressed is what can cause media to tear.