07-06-2013, 11:52 AM
oem filters are usually a really good bet for quality. often there are specific filter bypass settings or other reliability specs that the oem's can get nailed down just right by virtue of their leverage, whereas your average autozone brand might have a more one-size-fits all mentality and not as much qc. i think a lot of filters are also produced by the same factory and just get slightly different components put in them and a different paint job anyway.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT

