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aTOMic · #38 11-17-2007, 07:43 PM

FWIW, there's a factory near Nashville that makes filters labeled Wix, but they also brand some as Napa and a couple other names I've forgotten. A friend who was there on business was impressed by their attention to such details as the drainback valve material, amount and quantity of filter material (he was surprised that they used the "fluff" but they explained that it does the job, along with the pleated paper), etc. I switched to Wix because of his "testimony" . I like to support AMERICAN manufacturers as much as I can; I swear it's scary how many factories are closing in the name of cost saving - I sell industrial supplies to these type places and folks, if we do not begin to pay attention to the origin of our goods I really cannot imagine what'll happen to the USA. Anyone who replies regarding my (apparently hypocritical) purchase of foreign cars needs to research how much of a Ford, for instance, is actually made in the USA; also I bet by the time one considers the techs, salesmen and other MBUSA employees we keep employed keeping our imported cars running we contribute more to the domestic revenue than an "American car" owner!