4 months ago I purchased a Wix 51334. Sticker says it's made in Mexico. I noticed the ATDBV was black and I wrote Wix to inquire about it. The response was the ATDBV was nitrile, not silicone.
Wix China black ADBV
- Thread starter Duffyjr
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'For me', I don't need a burn test, it's nitrile. And I wouldn't waste my time calling any Wix CS either. In my observation, rep info from all brands is suspect. As noted, they have used nitrile on predominately Wix label OPE applications for a while. While topic would be a change from silicone, fair amount of OPE applications included.
But a c&p with light test would be illuminating, pun intended.
It’s amazing, or maybe ANNOYING, that yet another “premium” ~$12 filter has been turned into a relabeled $3 one (Premium Guard, at Rural King or similar), without warning by its’ new owner.
I contacted Wix to see what they would say or do about it, if they don't want me to send it back I'll cut it open when I get some time or send it to someone here.
I would be sure to flame Wix HARD on Amazon, too, as a warning to others. I buy my Wix (NAPA) Golds at NAPA’s fleet filter sale-so I can make sure they’re not foisting any junk on me!
