Hi,
Just got done changing the oil out of the 2000 Silverado (4.8 V8) and 2005 Vue with Honda 3.5 V6.
The Chevy had 3 months and 4000 miles on it. Oil used was Pennzoil 10w-30 SL conventional. (my truck has over 50k on it)
The Vue had 3 months and 6000 miles on it. Oil used was Pennzoil 5w-20 SM conventional.
Any "grit" was from the cutting open of the filter. The Chevy filter has sat for a week and the Vues was today.
Both filters cut open;
The honda filter;
Close up of the ST7317 media;
Close up of the St3675 media;
As normal, all filter pleats were complete and secure in the ends. No gaps or media coming apart.
The Ecore (The chevy filter) its ends were secure and all was good.
Both rubber valves were in tact and pliable.
I'm happy with the performance of these filters and for the $$, they are an excellent item IMO.
Take care, Bill
Just got done changing the oil out of the 2000 Silverado (4.8 V8) and 2005 Vue with Honda 3.5 V6.
The Chevy had 3 months and 4000 miles on it. Oil used was Pennzoil 10w-30 SL conventional. (my truck has over 50k on it)
The Vue had 3 months and 6000 miles on it. Oil used was Pennzoil 5w-20 SM conventional.
Any "grit" was from the cutting open of the filter. The Chevy filter has sat for a week and the Vues was today.
Both filters cut open;
The honda filter;
Close up of the ST7317 media;
Close up of the St3675 media;
As normal, all filter pleats were complete and secure in the ends. No gaps or media coming apart.
The Ecore (The chevy filter) its ends were secure and all was good.
Both rubber valves were in tact and pliable.
I'm happy with the performance of these filters and for the $$, they are an excellent item IMO.
Take care, Bill