If it's a metal center tube, the magnet isn't going to shake around. Better tie a sting to it so you can pull it out easier.Or toss a small magnet in it and shake it around
If it's a metal center tube, the magnet isn't going to shake around. Better tie a sting to it so you can pull it out easier.Or toss a small magnet in it and shake it around
So thread bump - I was in a different mart today, and I checked several of the Fram ultra synthetic and fram tough guard, and all had the messed up debris filled thread. Whatever machine there using to cut the threads is fubar. Unfortunately I am still looking for a replacement for my former favorite wix filters. Since these were made in USA was hoping they might be it, but the search continues.
The K&N filter looked good, but price is a bit much - and its an e-core which I don't have issue with but feel like overpaying for an e-core is just wrong somehow.
My formerly favorite brand of filter has moved production to China, so I am looking for a new favorite. Fram seemed to meet all my needs so I picked up a orange can at Walmart to bring home and look at. I noticed the start of the thread is really rough and has some metal flaking off of it - you can see a "hanging chad" piece in the top of this picture - there were a couple larger than this I flaked off with my fingernail.
I assume this is not good? How common is this? I was thinking some flavor of this filter was going to be my new standard - my dad has been using these since I was a kid and I am in my 50's. Thoughts?
The good news is it appears to have a drilled hole core, metal endcaps, and a nitrile ADV.
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Thanks. Walmart actually didn't list a 20K mile version fitting my Nissan 2011 Frontier / VQ40, but the MP7317 has a picture right on it that says it replaces the K&N SO 1010 which K&N says fits, and also all the FRAM xx7317 fits my rig, so I presume this Supertech will fit also?
I believe this is a really common filter type that fits all kinds of Nissan / Honda engines - only thing I could see being different would be the bypass pressure spec.
I also ordered a Denso to look at while I was at it.
My formerly favorite brand of filter has moved production to China, .
Was reported here so I don't know if all or some. I hadn't ordered any since last year as I order in quantity so I still have 8 of made in USA left.WIX moved production to China?!?!?
On all filters, or just some...???
I haven't really been keeping up....
You can enter your vehicle information here and lookup the compatible Super Tech filters. https://www.walmart.com/browse/auto-tires/oil-filters/91083_1074765_8697188_1044301
Actually good idea, I will order one from my online dealer as well since I need to order some other things. I used the OEM ones for years. Originally they were made in Japan and appeared high quality, I am guessing Denso. Then they switched to made in Mexico but the louvers didn't seem to be as open as I would have liked and I could see glue on the inside of the metal tube so I originally switched to purolator then to wix.Ugh...
What's the OEM part for your application? It may be best to just buy that for now. In my experience the OE buyers (car manufacturers) hold their suppliers to a higher degree of accountability and quality control. I see this sort of thing almost never in OE parts, but way too often in the aftermarket.
I did but the 20,000 mile one doesn't come up, only the lower end supertech one which is actually smaller as well. I used this - and it seems to match up to my OEM part numbers along with many others so I think it should be OK -Oil filter cross reference
201 replacement oil filters for SUPERTECH ST7317. See cross reference chart for SUPERTECH ST7317 and more than 200.000 other oil filters.www.oilfilter-crossreference.com
Actually good idea, I will order one from my online dealer as well since I need to order some other things. I used the OEM ones for years. Originally they were made in Japan and appeared high quality, I am guessing Denso. Then they switched to made in Mexico but the louvers didn't seem to be as open as I would have liked and I could see glue on the inside of the metal tube so I originally switched to purolator then to wix.
I have three different Wix on hand and all made in USA.WIX moved production to China?!?!?
On all filters, or just some...???
I haven't really been keeping up....
The MP has the blue silicone ADBV, the ST has nitrile. I see blue can, so you must have got an MP7317. Yep, my bet is the black ADBV is nitrile.So the ST7317 showed up in one day.
Also the ADBV is black, not blue as they usually are.
Sorry my error - yes MP7317 - black ADBV not blue. I corrected my earlier post - and yes I am guessing its nitrile as well.The MP has the blue silicone ADBV, the ST has nitrile. I see blue can, so you must have got an MP7317. Yep, my bet is the black ADBV is nitrile.
Should have just cleaned up the Fram. You'll be going in circles, because about every oil filter made will need some base plate and thread clean-up. And then if you happen to find one that looks OK in your eyes, the next same brand and model may not look good. These oil filters aren't going on the moon lander, so things like thread forming and cleanliness will be all over the map. That's been my experience, and I have always found some clean-up to do regardless of brand or model. I even remove the base gasket (but not for a P-gasket style gasket) and clean the gasket and gasket groove to ensure a perfect sealing surface on the filter side.Back to my search
I was thinking today I should just hold it threads down and run a tap through then vacuum it out. I don't have a metric tap that large but I think I will get one. I will still use the fram and the supertech, but I still have a Denso coming and was going to order an OEM one as well, then decide what to stock going forward.Should have just cleaned up the Fram. You'll be going in circles, because about every oil filter made will need some base plate and thread clean-up. And then if you happen to find one that looks OK in your eyes, the next same brand and model may not look good. These oil filters aren't going on the moon lander, so things like thread forming and cleanliness will be all over the map. That's been my experience, and I have always found some clean-up to do regardless of brand or model. I even remove the base gasket (but not for a P-gasket style gasket) and clean the gasket and gasket groove to ensure a perfect sealing surface on the filter side.