TheWidup
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Sorry for bringing this back to life again but has anybody used the STP Oil Filter instead of the Mahle? Not trying to cheap out but tired of buying them online and my local store stocks the STP editions.
DIY Oil Change for LR4
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scott schmerge
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I have. No failures yet. I do keep to a 5k mile interval.
cperez
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Very tempting for those of us who do frequent oil changes...hmm...good tip.
TheWidup
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Thanks @scott schmerge ! Knowing your wrenching skills and the fact that you're using them is enough for me to take a shot!
scott schmerge
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I’ll take a picture of the used stp filter on next oil change. It’s good quality and can’t tell the difference between oe and stp. They could even be manufactured in the same facility the way some of these companies roll...
scott schmerge
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lol. I’m a shade tree mechanic on my best days but it’s worked out okay thus far ;-)
TheWidup
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You're probably correct. I started looking up the part number for STP and other brands are using the same number. FRAM, generic, etc. My guess is it's possible they're all the same with different boxes.
cperez
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I considered that same fact when I placed my order earlier today. I have a Mahle filter on the way and just bought oil from the dealer, but I’m pretty sure the STP filter will arrive first so I’ll give it a try this weekend.
umbertob
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Not sure if someone already mentioned it, but AC Delco is another quality, inexpensive choice for oil filter, and side by side with the Mahle that costs over twice as much I honestly can't spot any differences. Have been using these for the past 3 or 4 oil changes (I am sticking to a 7,500-mile interval and Mobil One High Mileage EP), no problems.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FRF8K18/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_SStbEbN2P26PZ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FRF8K18/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_SStbEbN2P26PZ
