Anyone know why this filter isn't on Walmart shelves anymore?
Seems that Walmart now carries an "MP7317". Assuming this is the "long life" version of "ST7317"?
Seems that most on this site would not prefer Fram, due to their cost reduced internal construction. The Champion built Supertech appears superior in that respect. After WalMart quit carrying ST7317, I tried Bosch 3323 as an alternate; however found that the depth from the sealing ring surface to the threaded base was too shallow to accomodate the threaded nipple on my Mercury outboard application. It bottomed metal to metal before much compression of the sealing ring. The MP7317 has different base construction that will be a better fit. Looks to be same as the old ST7317...The MP7317 is the only 7317 Super Tech I have seen at my local Walmarts for several months now. For the price I would rather use a Fram PH7317 but the ST MP7317 is not a bad alternative.
YUPI think the ST9688 is the new version of the 7317
Got plenty of them in stock around Louisville...I gave up on ST filters because of the non-existent selection these days.
More old thread resurrection.
Yeah didn't notice at first. Still doesn't explain the misinformation of ST9688 for 7317. 'Was' true for previous Wix made STs, 'not' the current Champ made OFs. Found thread dated 4/28/18 confirming ST switch to Champ Labs made.More old thread resurrection.
Because there is news of interest on the topic...More old thread resurrection.