They’re just regular cellulose filters; Menards has these on shelf stock, or at least they used to. No way even for a trial would I pay more on shipping than the filter cost!
Bosch Premium 3323 cut open.
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Basically PureONEs.
Is the latest "cheapened" Fram Ultra filters using synthetic media or cellulose media?
Still synthetic.
Synthetic blend.
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You should check them and see if they are made in Mexico though.
As mentioned, made by Purolator, same date code format. Made same factory as current Boss, Purolator red and Pure One. With exception of can paint and sealing gasket, very similar to current Pure One. Media type is cellulose synthetic blended media.
Imo, if more interested in discussion of other than topic Bosch Premium, then it would seem more appropriate to start a separate thread. Lacking that, a search of that topic using forum search engine will reveal many threads on current Ultra construction. Can find info there and comment in one those threads.
Good point. Unfortunately 'imo', latest Bosch Premium are showing up with Mexico coo. Noticed similar in Amazon comments. One member has posted a c&p of the latter, looked ok. Saw another outside forum didn't look as good. In any case, another reason glad I stocked up when I did.
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While I would love MIUSA filters, I don’t really care where it’s made as long as the media is durable and the construction is top-notch.
I’ll agree to a extent: but when I see sloppy glue job, and shoddy construction, count me out. Shame that a CHAMP filter is better constructed and made hereWhile I would love MIUSA filters, I don’t really care where it’s made as long as the media is durable and the construction is top-notch.
Not the Bosch and not in US$, right?
Here is my last order from RA in late Jan, all prices are in Canadian $$:
EDIT: shoot... you are right, prices went up since late Jan, it's now C$6.06
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Innovative look at the louvers with the lighting. Could use it for a lamp .
TIKI LAMPS for the garage . That's if you have one .
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Looks good. This one I typically use on my 1989 Mazda B2200 because it was usually the only thing available locally then O’Reilly stopped carrying them. So I get Wix now from work through Auto Plus. I still have a couple of these on the shelf though I think. Can’t find any filters locally for the truck now except I think Purolator.
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they are around $6 on amazon right now with free shipping. ..
Has anyone seen the Mexico made versions of these Bosch 3323? I have a big stash of these bought 2019 2020 2021, I assume they are all US made.
Curious is anyone has seen one Mexico origin cut open.
Curious is anyone has seen one Mexico origin cut open.
Yeah here is a Mexicano 3323 ..
Vid is starting right when he pulls the Bosch internals:
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You're both right, in a way-Fram's new Ultra starts with synthetic blend media (AFAIK Tough Guard media), and sprays a layer of synthetic media on over it. The synblend gives the media enough structural integrity to not need the metal backing. The older OG Ultra (& some Titaniums) had a double synthetic layer, the new Endurance has a synthetic layer with something between it & the backing.