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Wix filters at car quest. No. - Buzzie mcnugget - 04-14-2021
I call my local auto parts store, car quest.
You got wix filters in stock for a c6?
Sure.
Roll in to town, here ya go, plops a car quest filter down.
$3.50!
Um, that's not wix.
Yeah made by same folks. Hummel and Mann.
Research says that may have been true a few years back.
I took it because it was so cheap I will just keep it for a spare.
Ordered a proper wix xp filter. Stunning difference, the wix is probably 2x as heavy.
I now have to find another local parts store, again.
Grrrr
RE: Wix filters at car quest. No. - Trub Lou - 04-14-2021
Ever since matt at the old board recommended mobil 1 oil, I've exclusively used their oil and filters in all my vehicles. The power of a credible testimonial, I guess.
RE: Wix filters at car quest. No. - Buzzie mcnugget - 04-14-2021
Mobile1 oil yes. Filters are not as good as wix.
RE: Wix filters at car quest. No. - Trub Lou - 04-14-2021
I'm sure there's a fair amount of brand loyalty and homerism involved, but most of what I find claims mobil 1 make a better filter, though the wix is a bit cheaper for the cost conscious. The reality is probably that they both work great, well better than whatever the "carquest" Great Value brand is. Lol.
RE: Wix filters at car quest. No. - Mexas Joe - 04-14-2021
You can easily spend hours watching youtube vids of filter comparisons. You need to see the innards.
RE: Wix filters at car quest. No. - Trub Lou - 04-15-2021
Yeah, the only universal thing people all seem to agree on is "stay away from Fram."