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Gang,
As promised, I have cut open one each of the O'Reilly Microgard and one of the Autozone STP filters. I have also opened the MC FL-820s from my last OC (7,480 miles); which you can see the details here Motorcraft FL-820s.
I did not pull the media apart and measure it and my post is merely to show the visual differences between the filters and hopefully to give people some information from which to make an informed decision regarding the use of them. I did try to place a tape measure in the photos to show a reference point when I could.
I also did not post any of the cans, but I am able to say the Motorcraft had the thickest metal, followed by STP, and then the Microgard. A Summit Racing Filter Cutter was used to cut all filters and it took less than 45 seconds for each of them. Very nice cutter for the price!
I am posting some group pictures, followed by the Microgard, and finally the STP. Apologies for the images that are sideways (not sure why ImageShack does this).
Enjoy!
Group Image 1:
Group Image 2:
Group Image 3:
Microgard Filter Element:
Microgard Filter (End):
Microgard ADBV (Nitrile?) Base Plate Side:
Microgard ADBV (Nitrile?) Filter Side:
Microgard Baseplate (Gasket Side):
Microgard Baseplate (Filter Side):
Microgard Bypass Plate (Filter Side):
Microgard Bypass Plate (Can Side)—Note the “valve”:
Microgard Filter Measurement (Side):
Microgard Filter Measurement (Top):
Microgard Can Measurement (Side):
STP Filter Element:
STP Filter (End):
STP ADBV (Nitrile?) Base Plate Side:
STP ADBV (Nitrile?) Filter Side:
STP Baseplate (Gasket Side):
STP Baseplate (Filter Side):
STP Bypass Plate (Filter Side):
STP Bypass Plate (Can Side)—Note the “valve”:
STP Filter Measurement (Side):
STP Filter Measurement (Top):
STP Can Measurement (Side):
As promised, I have cut open one each of the O'Reilly Microgard and one of the Autozone STP filters. I have also opened the MC FL-820s from my last OC (7,480 miles); which you can see the details here Motorcraft FL-820s.
I did not pull the media apart and measure it and my post is merely to show the visual differences between the filters and hopefully to give people some information from which to make an informed decision regarding the use of them. I did try to place a tape measure in the photos to show a reference point when I could.
I also did not post any of the cans, but I am able to say the Motorcraft had the thickest metal, followed by STP, and then the Microgard. A Summit Racing Filter Cutter was used to cut all filters and it took less than 45 seconds for each of them. Very nice cutter for the price!
I am posting some group pictures, followed by the Microgard, and finally the STP. Apologies for the images that are sideways (not sure why ImageShack does this).
Enjoy!
Group Image 1:
Group Image 2:
Group Image 3:
Microgard Filter Element:
Microgard Filter (End):
Microgard ADBV (Nitrile?) Base Plate Side:
Microgard ADBV (Nitrile?) Filter Side:
Microgard Baseplate (Gasket Side):
Microgard Baseplate (Filter Side):
Microgard Bypass Plate (Filter Side):
Microgard Bypass Plate (Can Side)—Note the “valve”:
Microgard Filter Measurement (Side):
Microgard Filter Measurement (Top):
Microgard Can Measurement (Side):
STP Filter Element:
STP Filter (End):
STP ADBV (Nitrile?) Base Plate Side:
STP ADBV (Nitrile?) Filter Side:
STP Baseplate (Gasket Side):
STP Baseplate (Filter Side):
STP Bypass Plate (Filter Side):
STP Bypass Plate (Can Side)—Note the “valve”:
STP Filter Measurement (Side):
STP Filter Measurement (Top):
STP Can Measurement (Side):