I searched on STP oil filter in AMZ and found the IFJF PF659 product that purports to fit our LR4s. I should have searched further to get an actual STP brand but I went ahead and ordered it.
When I got this one today, I noticed right away that thge texture of the actual filter fins was a lot different than that of the Mahle product. They seem to be covered in a fiberglas-like woven material. I’m no expert on filtration media but just based on the eye test, it looked like it would perform differently than the plain paper filters...better or worse remains to be seen. I went with the Mahle filter I had on hand for today’s oil change and will set this one aside.
Next time I will order the AC Delco filter and make sure it is the branded item. I will compare that one with this IFJF thing I got to see how they match up at least visually. I’m a little leery of this IFJF filter...