Some Walmart version of PGI filters? One can dream.
Who will replace Fram filters at Walmart?
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I wonder what's going to become of Trico wiper blades and all of their private label accounts?
I am aware of a Kissimmee store using the nearest O'Reilly's to supply.
No Fram oil filters for Chevy trucks to be had at Rock Auto, except some old stock orange Fram Racing filters.
At this point, it's time to send flowers and cover up their grave.
I’m seeing more of the 20K mile cheezy gold colored Purolator oil filters getting more shelf space at Walmart . Not sure if all the reasons why but most people here do not think too highly of this oil Purolator oil filter .Yeah, you're probably right. Unfortunately, Purolator most likely will replace Fram at Walmart
In some areas, the Fram Endurance was already replaced by a Purolator line.
Maybe they should find a supplier for Supertech filters and go bigger on OEM filters
I'd wager they'll stick to the existing suppliers currently available that seem reliable (no Bankruptcy) (Mobil 1 & Purolator). Think about all the labels 1st brands provided, who else is left? Not many. They'll need to turn to Vietnam, China, or M+H.
Remember when WM was selling cases of PG 6607 filters for ~$7? Better investment than the stock market! Wish I had bought TEN cases!
Most likely Walmart will outsource Supertech to VAFI/CAFI and replace Fram with Purolator.
Eventually, someone is going to purchase the rights to the Fram name...
Eventually, someone is going to purchase the rights to the Fram name...
If Walmart brings in Purolator to replace FRAM, I can see a side deal by Mann+Hummel replacing SuperTech with the same filters that currently supply the Purolator Tech/WIX Pro-Tec jobber line filling the spot.
As much as Walmart is filled with Chinese product everywhere else, I still see them being resistive of bringing in a primarily foreign made line of oil filters and that is mainly due to them rotating stock more than most other retailers and a USA based oil filter manufacturer is more quick to ramp up, flex and deliver product quicker that wait on a Seavan container from China to show up.
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Mobil 1 are made by Highline Warren, not Mobil.
isnt the new gold filter suppose to be a walmart exclusive?
Actually, they're made in Asia by other foreign manufacturers but they are taking the sourcing, distribution, warranty etc for the Mobil brand. Walmart is currently using Mobil 1 for Walmart store stock. They may ask them to supply more to fill the shelf space. That's what I was trying to convey when mentioning Mobil 1. I doubt Walmart would be getting any HW branded filters outside of Mobil 1 branding but you never know.
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I think it will go to Purolator soon. I remember when Walmarr stocked Purolator for a short period and switched back to Fram. At our local two stores they've never stocked the new Purolator gold filters.
I've not seen that either. We see that Mobil 1's are being stocked as they've been for a while. My comment is in regards to what will happen after Fram stock is depleted. Mobil 1's may get even more shelf space. That's what I was trying to convey of who WM would rely on to fill the space.
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Yup. I started that thread. I bought two cases. Mostly been using them on friends / family cars.
Edit: I think they were PG4612, which is the same thing.
Champion Labs is closed so that avenue is closed for the foreseeable future.
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