I just changed this filter(20,000 km at 5000 km intervals )and Just want to show this.
The filter was purchased from Napa and I left it with the parts supplier so they can give me a answer.
When I removed the oil filter cap it was not attached to it like it is normally and must of been spinning around in the reservoir.
What do you guys think, inferior product, or is are oil pressure that high .

 

ive seen a lot that look like this

 

my ac delco's never look like that( iv changed my oil roughly 5 times already). I have heard a few people havign issues w/ nappa, hastings and fram filters for our cars.

 

^I just used Fram last night; it was the first time I changed my oil (the rest were free from the dealership). Hope this one doesn't turn out like that lol.

 

I've seen plenty that look like that. Don't worry about it, it's not a problem.

 

Just buy these from CED and your set. I've been using these without any problems for years.



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I've been using Fram every oil change and I have never had a filter look like that. I havent' changed the oil every 3k miles either, I follow the oil life meter on the DIC, so I usually change it around 5-6k.

 

I use amsoil filters. They have a 45 micron filter element. I check mines out before and it's still in good condition.

 

interesting what was the part number?
was it a napa gold or pro select? or nascar? I have never seen an oil filter look like that before you should take it to your local napa and get a warrenty.

 

Ac Delco Ftmfw!

 

The filter was prbably not installed correctly, oil pressure wouldn't do that. It looks like it was crushed.

 

I can tell you for sure it was installed properly,threaded in by hand most of the way in.And the filter clips into the cap pretty hard it requires force to pull it off.
Also there isnt enough room when inserted to put it in wrong,you would not be able to start the threads without the point and O-ring dropping in the proper spot.

I did it myself and the first few oil changes I used oem filters and this did not happen.

 

Holy crap I didn't realize that our oil filters are cartridge...is that just a new car thing or something? What are the benefits to cartridge vs screw on?

 

Well I know its not a new thing cuz me 03 Cavalier had the same thing.

 

Its easier to change if u ask me... less time and less mess. it took like 10 or 15 minutes to change my oil the first time i did it.

 

never had that problem and i always use fram

 

im a tech for chevy and own a 06 ss filters normal it happeneds try changin ur oilm earlier to prevent such damage...wont hurt the engine though