PurolatorDIY is a filter lookup utility for vehicle owners and mechanics to find compatible oil, air, and fuel parts on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive friction of manual part matching by mapping competitor numbers to the Purolator catalog, simplifying the maintenance procurement process.
For Vehicle owners and DIY mechanics seeking compatible filter parts and installation instructions.
What does it look like?
Key features
Lookup tool for oil, air, cabin air, and fuel filters using VIN, part number, or vehicle make and model.
Comparison engine for matching Purolator part numbers against competitor brands, reducing switching friction.
Access to PDF guides for filter installation across cars, trucks, and powersports vehicles.
How much does it cost?
The app functions as a free utility to drive product discovery and sales for the manufacturer's filter lines.
Velocity
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PurolatorDIY Filter Lookup has seen no development activity for 547 days. The single release in the observed window provided only generic performance and bug fix improvements. Given the lack of updates for over a year and a half, the app is classified as a zombie project with no current development momentum.
Who built it?
MANN+Hummel US
3 apps tracked · Productivity
PurolatorPRO Filter Finder
Wix Filters Mobile CatalogUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Review voice lately leans frustrated.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Vehicle part lookup functionality stopped working correctly following the latest update, preventing users from finding necessary components
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for PurolatorDIY Filter Lookup
How's the Productivity market?
PurolatorDIY operates as a niche utility within the Productivity category, holding a 2.8-star rating across five total ratings. The lack of updates for over 540 days signals that the app is currently in a maintenance-only or abandoned state, limiting its competitive reach against active e-commerce platforms.
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Key takeaways for PurolatorDIY Filter Lookup
Where is it heading?
The market for automotive maintenance tools is shifting toward integrated e-commerce experiences that offer live inventory and shipping. PurolatorDIY's failure to maintain its core search utility leaves it exposed, as users will naturally migrate to platforms that provide a functional path to purchase.
- The core lookup feature is broken, which prevents users from finding parts and drives them to competitors.
- The 18-month update gap indicates a lack of active investment, signaling that the app is not a priority for the manufacturer.
The SWOT
- Cross-reference engine reduces switching friction by mapping competitor part numbers to the Purolator catalog.
- Integrating real-time inventory checks with local retail partners could convert the app into a transactional sales channel.
Next best moves
Rebuild vehicle lookup logic because it is currently non-functional → restore core utility
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's current state of abandonment is a strategic liability…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's competitive position has declined further as the 18-month maintenance gap persists, leading to a shift in outlook that now prioritizes sunsetting the tool over continued neglect.
Bottom line
Restoring the core lookup functionality would address the primary frustration driving negative sentiment and user churn. If the manufacturer cannot commit to a regular update cadence, sunsetting the app is preferable to maintaining a broken tool that damages brand perception.
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Is PurolatorDIY still supported for finding car parts?
Can I use PurolatorDIY to compare parts from other brands?
What is a better alternative for finding automotive filters?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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