Originally Posted By: rokwldr
There is so much B.S. about oil filters I can't believe it. I have been using AC Delco blue filters for 15 years, they are good and less than $5 at Walmart. Three vehicles and well over a million miles, not one problem. All this and using Mobil 10 30. So I guess it is what ever blows you're skirt up. At this time the oil in my 2006 GMC Canyon is at 12,000 miles and I will change it at 15,000 as always.
If you haven't cut one open yet it could change your mind. I thought Motorcraft filters were a great deal for the price. have cut 3 open and found defects with 2 in a row.
I have cut open 2 AC Delco E-core filters as well. They both looked OK when I cut them open. After sitting on my bench for over a month with the oil having run off of the media, they were mushy and the pleats crumbled and broke away from the ends just from me picking them up yesterday. One of the 2 Fram Extra guards I had, the media broke from picking it up, but it didn't feel mushy. They might be OK on a daily driver, but I would be concerned using them on a vehicle that sat for long enough for the oil to drain off the media completely for an extended period of time.