You don't have to cut open, for part #D3324 canister style oil filter. Fits 2009 Malibu 2.4, I compared to the Mobil EP filter(part#M1C-151)- have pic But don't know how to post pics. The DistancePlus is almost white in color, Mobil is a medium yellow, and WIX/NAPA Gold (part#57082) and AC...