I changed the oil in a friend's 2001 Kia Sportage today. She said she last got the oil changed at the local Kia dealership; however, there was not a "genuine Kia" oil filter installed. Instead it appears they're using a brand called "TecSELECT" and it's made by Purolator. This particular one is labeled T4612 and is a rebranded Purolator Classic L14612.
I think it's interesting they used this filter since Purolator references the longer L14610 (which is what I replaced it with) for this vehicle.
I don't know if it has the same amount of media as the L14612, but perhaps someone who has cut one open can verify. It has 46 pleats and each pleat depth is 1cm. This oil filter has 3,400 miles on it. You'll notice the pleats around the metal filter connection have folded down. I doubt that means anything, but I thought it was interesting. Also, on the can it says "Made in the USA" and in a different spot it has this website printed on it http://www.mightyautoparts.com
I think it's interesting they used this filter since Purolator references the longer L14610 (which is what I replaced it with) for this vehicle.
I don't know if it has the same amount of media as the L14612, but perhaps someone who has cut one open can verify. It has 46 pleats and each pleat depth is 1cm. This oil filter has 3,400 miles on it. You'll notice the pleats around the metal filter connection have folded down. I doubt that means anything, but I thought it was interesting. Also, on the can it says "Made in the USA" and in a different spot it has this website printed on it http://www.mightyautoparts.com