I went to Wal Mart today. SuperTech filters no longer sold at Wal Mart, mine anyway. It appears that Fram has gone big in their place. I know many on here prefer other brands, cool, I like the Supertechs. Does anyone have a resource or retailer that carries the ST7317 filter for the 2002 VFR?
Yeah my Wallyworld has discontinued them as well. And I think that they were a special product produced just for Walmart. One of the store employees said that they were being replaced with Fram filters. So I ended up buying one of those. As expected it was more expensive than the Supertech.
As most of you know, Champion Labs has manufactured several big name decent quality filters such as Mobil-1, K&N, Bosch, Luberfiner, etc. They also make the economy STP filter. I haven't inspected an STP filter, but if it is as decent as the Supertech, that might be the next route to economy filters. The few quick reviews I read showed it to be similar to other Champion made filters, but YMMV as these are usually larger automotive filters that get dissected. Now that Supertech is gone, I'll probably just buy whatever I can get locally, which would be Wix/NAPA.
[image: View Post]Baileyrock, on 25 April 2012 - 08:12 AM, said:
I plan to go w/Puralator, don't have the # off the top of my head though. I forgot that we have an Advance Auto here now. They have Puralator. I reckon I'll price the Wix and Wix/NAPA brands along with Puralator and get the cheapest one. I loaded up on Puralator automotive filters last year when Puralator and Advance had a big rebate offer going. I think I ended up spending less than $2.50 a filter for the yellow Pure Ones.
[image: View Post]tbzep, on 25 April 2012 - 10:55 AM, said:
[image: View Post]Baileyrock, on 25 April 2012 - 08:12 AM, said:
I plan to go w/Puralator, don't have the # off the top of my head though. I forgot that we have an Advance Auto here now. They have Puralator. I reckon I'll price the Wix and Wix/NAPA brands along with Puralator and get the cheapest one. I loaded up on Puralator automotive filters last year when Puralator and Advance had a big rebate offer going. I think I ended up spending less than $2.50 a filter for the yellow Pure Ones.
Motorcycle Filters.
None are recommended.
AC Delco PF2135
AMSOil SMF103
Carquest 85358
AC Delco PF2135
FRAM PH6017A
Honda 15410-MCJ-000
K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for easy removal.
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator.
My local WallyWorld is now carrying Bosch, so I picked up one of those as opposed to the ST. Yeah, it was still $5 more, but I only do 1 or 2 oil changes a year _*gasp*_
I recommend the HiFlo #204 - it's short enough to install easily and I believe it's actually the same manufacturer as OEM. Avoid Fram - I had TWO leak on me.
[image: View Post]Baileyrock, on 25 April 2012 - 03:18 PM, said:
No the Puralator listed here is not the good one, it's the PL14610 that is the good one. Isn't that thick film of grit on the cams all that's keeping your valves in spec? :goofy:
The Bosch at Wal Mart is $11+. The Super Tech was $2+. That seems like an awful lot to pay for the Bosch license, however, It looked like a different construction. I gotta believe the ST7317's are out there, somewhere. I used to use the HiFlo and liked them a lot. They are just more costly(I'm a cheapskate) but I have read that they are of very good quality. I don't think they are the current OEM maker. I believe Fram has taken over the manufacture of the OEM filters. I read that on here and saw myself that the stamp(5U) on the bottom of the Fram unit matches the stamp on the current OEM fllter.
My car oil filter(Mercedes) was a Bosch, made in Gemany, the new elements are Bosch made in China...
[image: View Post]PACIFICMAN, on 25 April 2012 - 10:54 PM, said:
The Bosch at Wal Mart is $11+. The Super Tech was $2+. That seems like an awful lot to pay for the Bosch license, however, It looked like a different construction.
I bought a Bosch 3323 (the longer one) at a local auto parts store for $8 including the 'eco' fee. That means it's cheaper than Sprawlmart in the U.S.? Must be a first. The site linked above says $6 in the U.S.--I'd shop around. I've used the Bosch and OEM without incident.
Wish I'd checked this thread out yesterday, but I just figured I'd buy one of the filters I normally use.
I went to Wally World last night after work to pick up some oil and a filter. Lo and behold, no SuperTech filters. I won't buy Fram - the only other filter they had that fits - so I bought a Bosch 3300 Distance Plus for $12.
I used old Bosch 3300 in the past, but has anyone used the 3300 Distance Plus yet? Feels a little heavier than normal. Wasn't thrilled with the price, so I might buy something else at the auto parts store and save (or return) this one.
[image: View Post]AndyB, on 06 July 2012 - 06:08 PM, said:
My local advance auto has the Purolator Pure One PL14612 on sale for 2 for $10.
I just pulled up the national ad flier. Looks like all their $6.99 and under filters are 2 for $10 purchased at the store. I need to start looking at those things. :)
Hello All.
Thread resurrection time! I am about to jump into the Bosch oil filer pond. I just want to confirm that the Bosch 3323, the "Longer" filter will fit on/in an '02, clearance wise. I know it is the same thread and base plate. Thanks All!
[image: View Post]PACIFICMAN, on 09 July 2012 - 12:14 PM, said:
Hello All.
Thread resurrection time! I am about to jump into the Bosch oil filer pond. I just want to confirm that the Bosch 3323, the "Longer" filter will fit on/in an '02, clearance wise. I know it is the same thread and base plate. Thanks All!
Yes, if they are the 3.25" length. That's all I run on my 02(long ones).