Champ p828 - 3,369mi

[Samrsnow]

Ran this on my 87 535is with some PYB 20w50/PP10w30. Got two of these from rock auto. Probably not going with them again after this, pleat spacing is horrible, yet everything was firm. Ripped off the gasket on top and used it on the other one which didn't have one of the two gaskets when I got it.

 

[ZeeOSix]

At least it has well formed louvers.

 

[RooflessVW]

Filter was a smidge too tall. Other than being squished, it looks pretty good.

 

[Lubener]

This is why one should stick with a name brand filter. I don't understand why someone would choose a cheap jobber filter to save a couple of dollars.

 

[joekingcorvette]

You are doing something right to have over 300,000 miles. Filter held up thats the main thing. Thanks for the C&P.

 

[RooflessVW]

Originally Posted by Lubener
This is why one should stick with a name brand filter. I don't understand why someone would choose a cheap jobber filter to save a couple of dollars.

Champ isn't a name brand?

Purolator was OEM on this BMW.

 

[53' Stude]

Originally Posted by Lubener
This is why one should stick with a name brand filter. I don't understand why someone would choose a cheap jobber filter to save a couple of dollars.



Hate to break it to ya but quick lubes and large fleets use "jobber" filters like Auto Extra, Parts Plus

 

[THORROMIG]

Mystery mileage??? Lol

 

[Samrsnow]

Originally Posted by BAJA_05
Mystery mileage??? Lol



Odometer gears were broken for a while, but I repaired them about two years ago now. I drove the wheels off it for the first two years with no odometer reading, approximately 10k+ miles a year. Currently reads about 261,600. I have a UOA from this OCI that I should be getting back soon, my last one looked good aside from copper.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Filter was a smidge too tall. Other than being squished, it looks pretty good.

It cant be squished. The Centre tube provides vertical rigidity.

 

[Lubener]

Originally Posted by 53' Stude
Originally Posted by Lubener
This is why one should stick with a name brand filter. I don't understand why someone would choose a cheap jobber filter to save a couple of dollars.



Hate to break it to ya but quick lubes and large fleets use "jobber" filters like Auto Extra, Parts Plus

They use Champ in my area. Seen them many times.

 

[53' Stude]

Champ Labs is or was part of fram. Quick lubes here use wrong size kia/hyundai filters which is bad

 

[webfors]

Looks like it held up. Thanks for the C&P!

 

[Ablebody]

Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Originally Posted by Lubener
This is why one should stick with a name brand filter. I don't understand why someone would choose a cheap jobber filter to save a couple of dollars.

Champ isn't a name brand?

Purolator was OEM on this BMW.

Champ makes mobile 1 filters and Harley Davidson filters.

 

[TheLawnRanger]

Originally Posted by 53' Stude
Originally Posted by Lubener
This is why one should stick with a name brand filter. I don't understand why someone would choose a cheap jobber filter to save a couple of dollars.



Hate to break it to ya but quick lubes and large fleets use "jobber" filters like Auto Extra, Parts Plus


Good reason to keep a safe distance from the quickie lube. If you get too close, they'll put one of these lower tier filters on your car. They should call this filter Chump p828. Wait...that's been done this week.