That's an old production filter. Looks like made March 2014, Wix parent Affinia (on can) sold out to Mann&Hummel in 2016. Spacer used because dome bypass on this low tier Wix made filter. Spacer same size as Wix base end bypass piece, that was used in most Wix upper tier filters. Current production CQ red and blue very unlikely to look like topic filter. Might even have a new manufacturer now.
@@brandonhatfield2547 As my OP was 11 months ago, CQ manufacturer at the time, not as clear. Now it's common knowledge that Premium Guard currently makes CQ Blue and Red. All AAP choice.
@@brandonhatfield2547 As my comment was made almost a year ago, at that time the AAP CQ manufacturer was less clear. Now it's common knowledge that Premium Guard makes CQ Blue and Red for AAP. Main point still holds though, topic filter old production.
Carquest red is standard for 5,000 miles use and blue is premium for 10,000 miles.
Thank you, still the Red is not a bad filter. Thanks
That's an old production filter. Looks like made March 2014, Wix parent Affinia (on can) sold out to Mann&Hummel in 2016. Spacer used because dome bypass on this low tier Wix made filter. Spacer same size as Wix base end bypass piece, that was used in most Wix upper tier filters. Current production CQ red and blue very unlikely to look like topic filter. Might even have a new manufacturer now.
Thanks Faxman.
Premium guard makes the carquest filters now. Wix faulted pretty bad through COVID and lost a lot of business.
@brandonhatfield2547 good information. 👍🏻
@@brandonhatfield2547 As my OP was 11 months ago, CQ manufacturer at the time, not as clear. Now it's common knowledge that Premium Guard currently makes CQ Blue and Red. All AAP choice.
@@brandonhatfield2547 As my comment was made almost a year ago, at that time the AAP CQ manufacturer was less clear. Now it's common knowledge that Premium Guard makes CQ Blue and Red for AAP. Main point still holds though, topic filter old production.
It's a R85356
Thank you.
Just got a blue one says to be premium and good for 10k which I will only use for 4k 5 tops
I have not been able yet to acquire a Blue Conquest filter yet. I would like to compare them. Thanks Martin.
It could have been for a classic car or one that is stored a lot as some guys will change oil before putting it in storage
Yes that is possible