I went to purchase a few new oil filters that I like to use which are the Carquest premium oil filters made as a private label by Mann and Hummel. I thought I had remembered them having been made in USA and so I went and purchased them again and neglected to check to see if any changes have been made. Of course, when I got under the car to do the oil change, I noted that this particular filter for my Honda CRV has now been outsourced to production in Vietnam. From everything, I can observe outwardly, it “ appears to be“well-made. I’ve had it on the vehicle for about 300 miles with no issues to this point. According to the box specifications, it is good for quote 10,000 miles“ which is similar to what it was in the past although this box did not mention anything about filtration efficiency. And just to be sure, I looked at the filter I took off, and sure enough, it does say, made in USA, so it looks like the march to outsourcing is continuing. Do I think I purchased a poor product? No, I don’t think so. What irritates me is that? I specifically purchased this filter because I wanted to, at least when I had the opportunity, to purchase something that was made in the USA or Canada but instead, got something made in Asia. I took some photos so that you all could see. I have also been using this brand for the LeSabre and have not bought any recently, but we will need to for the phone and I will be checking this time. I may need to reconsider, because while the Purolator labelled versions of these may or may not be still made in the United States, getting Purolator branded filters up here, is a RPIA and ridiculously expensive if purchased online and shipped up here into Ontario. I’m afraid it might be time for me to consider shifting my purchases to US made, high-efficiency Frans. The first 5 photos are of the new version that I just purchased, and they appear to have shrunk the height somewhat. I just realized that my straight edge for measuring the new one blocked the actual country where it says Vietnam but he clearly does.
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