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Walt Kienzle - 04 Jul 2007 20:01 GMT

Did anyone else know that Purolator filters (www.pureoil.com) has this
notation at the bottom of their web page?

"Purolator Filters NA LLC, a joint venture company of the Bosch and
MANN+HUMMEL groups"

I know MANN filters are highly regarded, but a difficult to come by for
non-Swedish vehicles in North America. What is the general opinion on Bosch
and the product of this joint venture?

Walt Kienzle

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Roadie - 05 Jul 2007 18:55 GMT

> Did anyone else know that Purolator filters (www.pureoil.com) has this
> notation at the bottom of their web page?
>
> "Purolator Filters NA LLC, a joint venture company of the Bosch and
> MANN+HUMMEL groups"

It would appear that the Purolator brand name as it applies to
automotive applications is owned by a joint venture. It was purchased
from Arvin-Meritor a large parts supplier. What is not clear is
whether Clarcor the owner of the Purolator name for industrial and
other non-automotive filters has licensed use of the name. Anyone
know more about the history?

> I know MANN filters are highly regarded, but a difficult to come by for
> non-Swedish vehicles in North America. What is the general opinion on Bosch
> and the product of this joint venture?

Bosch certainly has a long established excellent reputation in the
automotive field. The filters marketed with the Purolator name also
have a large and devoted following. As do Mann filters.

I'm not sure I understand your question though.

> Walt Kienzle

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Walt Kienzle - 05 Jul 2007 21:43 GMT

>> Did anyone else know that Purolator filters (www.pureoil.com) has this
>> notation at the bottom of their web page?
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> other non-automotive filters has licensed use of the name. Anyone
> know more about the history?

Clarcor is the company associated with the purolatorair.com website.

>> I know MANN filters are highly regarded, but difficult to come by for
>> non-Swedish vehicles in North America. What is the general opinion on
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>
> I'm not sure I understand your question though.

I'm just gathering opinions and exploring alternatives; thank you for your
response. I'm not a big fan of Fram oil filters, but that is what is most
commonly available. Mann is great, but hard to find in varoius sizes.
Purolator seems to be a good quality, readily available alternative at an
attractive price.

>> Walt Kienzle

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