Blueprint Filters
Discussion
Arnie Cunningham said:
Certainly nothing wrong with OEM, but it'd be a mistake to think that the OEMs actualy make the filters - it'll be a well known "other company".
Bosch or Mann are my usual choices, depending on what's in stock.
Agree.Bosch or Mann are my usual choices, depending on what's in stock.
The only faulty (from brand new) oil filter I have ever had, was from the (vauxhall) Main Dealer.
Countless times I have had filters from them (various makes) unsealed (open to all sorts of debris before fitting), aftermarket have always been well sealed.
Blueprint are certainly amongst the good ones.
To me, I only have a few main dealers locally, so aftermarket is way more convenient most of the time.
As always, avoid cheap. And maybe, cheap suppliers, often cheap for a reason.
rustednut said:
stevemcs said:
Nothing wrong with Blueprint, very good quality and mainly for Japanese cars.
Napa are going to be a new name to the market, avoid them if they are anything like there suspension parts.
napa, cheap for a reason. Napa are going to be a new name to the market, avoid them if they are anything like there suspension parts.
American name and brand, and cheap over there too.
LimSlip said:
Nappa seems to be a bit like ECP in the UK in that they sell a selection of quality/price options for parts. Just like ECP, the cheap options can be utter junk.
Maybe.The only dealings I have had with them over in USA, there wasn't any choice (starter motor and service parts) and were lots cheaper than other places, but quality was poor too. All own brand type.
Their outlets seem to be in lesser areas and presentation overall was erm, lacking, shall we say ?
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