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Originally Posted by skyxx
Pennzoil/Quaker State filters are now produced by Purolator. So it's safe to say it's a better overall filter compared to the older findings which were made by FRAM. Though running FRAM(extraguard, High mileage) for 5,000KM OCI should be fine but I'd stay away from all FRAMs other than their Extended Guard/Synthetic Filter. You'd be surprised to find that this particular filter is actually quite well built, 2 layer filter media, Metal end caps, ADBV.
If I remember correctly, some Honda filters are made by FRAM, but the delearship does sell two types apparently.
Don't forget, just because a filter is made with Metal end caps doesn't necessarily mean it's great. The number of pleats, flow, filter material, and the actual thickness of the filter housing plays a big role as well.
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That's surprising to know that Pennzoil filters are Purolator. The article I read was from a few years ago, and mentioned the Pennzoil filters were garbage. The vehicle in question is my 1990 Corolla GT-S, and when I compared my old filter to OEM, the Pennzoil looked shorter but was the same diameter, had a weaker shell, and I believe had a crappy paper material.