If you read the ratings closely, anything is better than Fram. I would still
be concerned considering my experience with Sears in which the same TV, for
example, has a different UPC and model number than if you were to buy it at
a Best Buy. My big screen TV in my den is identical to the one being sold at
Costco but it had a different model number from the same one at Sears. Same
warranty, Same instruction book except for the model number but Sears had
free shipping. Go figure. Something in the deep dark recesses of my mind
tells me that there are slight differences. With something so important as a
Filter, I would feel a lot more confident if I were to buy it from a NAPA or
similar store that does not have the clout to force a manufacturer to cut
corners to meet a price just to get shelf space at a Wal-Mart. My daily
driver has another 85,000 miles on the drive train warranty. My Healey does
not.
John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
http://www.healey6.com
From: S and T Miller [mailto:stmiller96@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 9:04 PM
To: ahbn6@verizon.net; healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] spin on filter update
Hi John, normally I would totally agree with you about getting what you pay
for (love your Website -BTW). Super Tech is produced by Champion Labs who
also make STP, AC Delco, Mobil 1, and K & N. Are the Super Tech filters made
cheaper for Wal Mart? Could be, but several reviews I saw ranked them (at
least) better then Fram. I'm no expect here. Really I am no expert at
anything! It actually seems to me that several other "brands" switch
suppliers more often. I have used them in our daily drivers for years, and
cross my fingers, have been fine so far (both 125,000 plus). Could be a
good discussion point?
The Millers
"British Car Nuts"
1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
1964 MGB 40841
1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."
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