Wix filters still good?

[RyanD1966]

Unfortunately, I agree with the sentiment that the quality has slipped, they are often usable, but the construction should be checked for each filter and can no longer simply be trusted.
I recently bought a group of Wix 57145 filters from Rock Auto that were labeled Made in Mexico. The louvers in the center tube were basically closed on all 4 filters I bought. See sample picture attached.
I’ve bought several flavors of Wix filters over the years, and never had an issue before this last group. I still have a few Napa Platinum from the Made in USA, round holes in center tube era that I’ll definitely use.

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My Mobil1 filter for my 2014 Nissan frontier looks just like that inside, and is even smaller. So that must be the new-style construction, can't fathom that two different companies would make the same mistake, if those small holes all add together to make a sufficient flow rate, then flow rate it is. M1-110A, stamped "Made in USA". The Wix 57510 I just installed looks very similar internally and was made in Mexico.

 

[odie]

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Thread 'CARQUEST Premium 85334 or HYUNDAI / KIA 26300-35505'

Oct 30, 2024

that was purchased at a HYUNDAI parts department . Does the O.E.M. have cellulose or synthetic blend media like that of the C.Q. Premium 85334 ? Also what is the micron rating for the 26300-35505 ? Plan to do O.C. for '25 KIA Soul . Thanks .

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• Forum: Engine Oil Filters

 

[MetalSlug]

I remember peak under every race cars, always saw wix and Mobil 1. I might go back to mobil 1 I miss that oil filter.

 

[Rm25088]

I am sure vise grip garage is upset about this.

 

[Chris142]

They are good enough... it will be fine. I wouldn't pay a premium for them, but I also wouldn't throw them away.

Have you priced them @ orileys? Holy cow!

 

[jim302]

Have you priced them @ orileys? Holy cow!

Yes... not worth $14 which I think is even more than the last time I looked.

$5 at RockAuto when it ships from the same warehouse as something else I'm ordering anyways... sure, why not.

 

[Bettez88]

I am sure vise grip garage is upset about this.

I doubt it. He still uses Wix and praises them relentlessly. Wise on his part since he’s sponsored by Oreillys and gets his stuff for cost or next to nothing