AutoZone

sbninja · 05-02-2006, 04:35 PM

On my way home from work today, I stopped into AutoZone and bought an air filter for my 04 Sport (4.0L) The only 'brand' they sell is one I've never heard of -
Durolast. the employee said it was AutoZone's own brand. Well I got home, and tried to install it But it was a loose sloppy fit!- A little to small. I could slide to one side of the air box and leave a gap

I double checked, and it was the correct part #. What a Piece of @#$@. I don't know if this the brand they sell in all AutoZones, but be careful.

I will have to stop in at the dealer tommorow and get one that fits

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Sorry for the rant, but this really p'd my off! Instead of selling another brand like Fram, they go through the effort of selling their own brand, that is just garbage.

FlexyTJ · 05-02-2006, 04:54 PM

Get a WIX filter from NAPA. most mainstream parts stores sell inferior quality, junk filters (air, oil, fuel)

Dark98TJ · 05-02-2006, 04:54 PM

go to pep boys bro

FlexyTJ · 05-02-2006, 04:56 PM

how is pep boys any different than autozone? they sell junk too....

dieseljeep · 05-02-2006, 05:06 PM

This is another place I think where the supply & demand kicks in. People quit buying the garbage & they'll quit selling it. I learned a long time ago quality parts are worth more than a "lifetime warranty" on cheap parts. Off the top of my head I can think of 1/2dozen options of where I can buy my parts at.

sbninja · 05-02-2006, 05:15 PM

BTW I promptly returned it for a full refund

and explained the situation and expressed my opinion.

**Border Dave** · 05-02-2006, 08:42 PM

Go to Walmart and get a Fram. It's much less expensive there.

JeepXJ00 · 05-02-2006, 08:49 PM

Fram=crap, junk, and w/e other word you can use. they are terrible filters letting in debris and other contaminants. never buy fram.

**Border Dave** · 05-02-2006, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepXJ00

Fram=crap, junk, and w/e other word you can use. they are terrible filters letting in debris and other contaminants. never buy fram.

They work a lot better than any K & N open filter.

opticalwaveguy · 05-02-2006, 08:54 PM

Everything you ever wanted to know about filters:
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

Rusty the Scoob · 05-02-2006, 10:48 PM

My local autozone carries Fram, STP, other air filter brands too.... I forget. The Fram air filter is nice, looks just like OEM. It's just a folded piece of paper with a sticky spongey filter attached, too.... not anything fancy. The STP I got when they were out of Fram was a little small but it wasn't like air was going to get around it....

People pay $250 to let dirt into their intakes all the time.

**Border Dave** · 05-03-2006, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opticalwaveguy

Everything you ever wanted to know about filters:
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

That's a good site, but he's talking about air filters.

Dark98TJ · 05-05-2006, 09:34 AM

ok, educate me. What, in your opinion, is the best air filter. I don't want to buy crap. And also, what is the best filter for someone with an ARB snorkel (plan on getting one).

**BillR** · 05-05-2006, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Border Dave

They work a lot better than any K & N open filter.

NO question! Fram's oil filters leave alot to be desired, but their air filters aren't bad and are WAY better at filtering than a K&N.

BMdeckie · 05-05-2006, 10:25 AM

Auto-no-zone and the places like it (O'reillys, Advance, etc.) all sell the same crap. A lot of it is worthless pieces of junk. However, every so often some of the stores carry factory parts. When i had my ford the autozone here sold the motorcraft oil and filters. I figure if that is what ford put on it is good enough for me. If you are lucky you may be able to find a mom and pop type shop, if it has not be driven out of town. I have had more luck finding what I need from those places than anywhere else.

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FlexyTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crawlorado Springs Posts: 1,209 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Get a WIX filter from NAPA. most mainstream parts stores sell inferior quality, junk filters (air, oil, fuel) __________________ [SIZE=2][COLOR=Navy]MK Motorsport & Fabrication [/COLOR][/SIZE]

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FlexyTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crawlorado Springs Posts: 1,209 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	how is pep boys any different than autozone? they sell junk too.... __________________ [SIZE=2][COLOR=Navy]MK Motorsport & Fabrication [/COLOR][/SIZE]

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JeepXJ00 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Delaware/Newark, NJ Posts: 229 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Fram=crap, junk, and w/e other word you can use. they are terrible filters letting in debris and other contaminants. never buy fram. __________________ 2003 JEEP WRANGLER X-4.0L 5spd 4" Superlift 33x12.5x15 Trxus

05-02-2006, 10:48 PM	#11
Rusty the Scoob Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 907 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	My local autozone carries Fram, STP, other air filter brands too.... I forget. The Fram air filter is nice, looks just like OEM. It's just a folded piece of paper with a sticky spongey filter attached, too.... not anything fancy. The STP I got when they were out of Fram was a little small but it wasn't like air was going to get around it.... People pay $250 to let dirt into their intakes all the time. __________________ 2001 TJ Sport 2" coil lift, 31" TrXus, swapped in 3.73s, ORFab cage, Aussie front locker, A to Z Fab rocker skids, JeepMedic Oil Pan Skid, JeepMedic LCA skids, Alloy USA D30 Seals, Warn Diff Skids, Cobra 75wx CB, Jeeperman prototype front bumper, 9.5ti, custom rear bumper, Rokmen frame tie-in kit.

05-02-2006, 05:06 PM	#5
dieseljeep Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 528 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	This is another place I think where the supply & demand kicks in. People quit buying the garbage & they'll quit selling it. I learned a long time ago quality parts are worth more than a "lifetime warranty" on cheap parts. Off the top of my head I can think of 1/2dozen options of where I can buy my parts at.

05-05-2006, 09:34 AM	#13
Dark98TJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houma, La Posts: 101 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	ok, educate me. What, in your opinion, is the best air filter. I don't want to buy crap. And also, what is the best filter for someone with an ARB snorkel (plan on getting one). __________________ 98 Black TJ Sahara 4.0L –[COLOR="White"]O[/COLOR]llllll[COLOR="White"]O[/COLOR]- Everything stock except 31x10.50 BFG All-Terrain KO's. Just starting on this one. Bought the Jeep 01/31/06. 93 Black Grand Cherokee - Totaled by EX-girlfriend (don't let them drive 91 White YJ 4-banger - gone, but not forgotten 94 Mazda RX-7 - Dearly missed

05-05-2006, 10:25 AM	#15
BMdeckie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 108 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Auto-no-zone and the places like it (O'reillys, Advance, etc.) all sell the same crap. A lot of it is worthless pieces of junk. However, every so often some of the stores carry factory parts. When i had my ford the autozone here sold the motorcraft oil and filters. I figure if that is what ford put on it is good enough for me. If you are lucky you may be able to find a mom and pop type shop, if it has not be driven out of town. I have had more luck finding what I need from those places than anywhere else. __________________ [COLOR="Black"][B]"Poor planning on your part does not make an emergency on my part."[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR="Orange"][B]U.S.C.G. Jeep Club member[/B][/COLOR] #2