My second PureOne failure

[FutureDoc]

So, this was my failed PureOne filter a few months ago (forget the mileage off the top of my head, somewhere between 3700 and 4700 I think)

Link to THAT thread
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3287456/ANOTHER_PureOne_Filter_Tear

Now, unfortunately I already installed a replacement PureOne. So it was a 3,000 mile test (actually 3,010mi... almost 3K perfect). Guess what, it failed... just not as epically. The tear is a lot smaller but still a failure in my book. The smaller tears are on the pleats next to the seam.

And just so that the "cut while opening" folks need proof, the cut was made above the plate

And manufacturing code (the S is my work because I used to have several PureOnes on the shelf and that was to keep it idiot, aka me, proof)

Since I heard nothing back from Purolator on the last failure, did not even bother sending it to them. Much happier with a WIX on the car.

 

[Rand]

I have 5 of these in the garage on the shelf.. might be a return in my future....

 

[Donald]

The definition of insanity is to do the same thing a second time and expect different results.

 

[1kickbuttranger]

I can't see anything in the pic, but that's not good to have 2 failures.

 

[Bryankkkk]

Shoot, I got 5 on my shelf I bought last year, one on the crv nearing 5k.

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: Donald
The definition of insanity is to do the same thing a second time and expect different results.

But, if one is doing testing and hopes to even resemble using the scientific method, it has to be repeated over and over. I would assume that if Purolator is looking at damaged, used filters, they won't look at one and state that's good enough to revamp quality control.

 

[KevGuy]

Go get some FRAM orange cans and you problem will go away.

 

[yvon_la]

what car is that on ?is it mounted horizontaly?

 

[Thax]

Ha Kevguy is back to preach the OCOD again lol

 

[pbm]

I have 3 Pureone's that I'll be returning this week.
I guess it will be Fram's from now on.
Shame on Purolator....

 

[FutureDoc]

Originally Posted By: yvon_la
what car is that on ?is it mounted horizontaly?


1999 Subaru Legacy Outback, 2.5l (EJ-25 Phase 1, DOHC). Mounted with the gasket upward below the engine block.

 

[FetchFar]

Wouldn't it be funny if Purolator got back with us on what they found? I do know the Quality Control guy (...don't laugh...) said they were sampling and analyzing the problem.... I tried to talk him into simply going out and collecting a few dozen random samples from jiffy lubes, pep boys, employee's cars, etc. and just cut'em open to see what they find. Instead, he told me they have a multi-year systematic, slow-lane, methodical, over-thinking-it, kind of plan to basically do what they could do in one week.

wonder if the Purolator division manager even knows about this stuff yet? Somebody get a message to whoever's in charge.

 

[friendly_jacek]

think about, if the OP had no BITOG disease, everything would be well.

 

[dlundblad]

Originally Posted By: Donald
The definition of insanity is to do the same thing a second time and expect different results.


Yes!

 

[29662]

Every time I see one of these threads it makes me glad that I use WIX filters exclusively.

Wix should start paying me for endorsements!lol...

 

[cheesepuffs]

I have a P1 on my truck that I was planning on leaving for two oil changes. Not anymore though... Going Fram from now on.

 

[Bud_One]

Originally Posted By: cheesepuffs
... Going Fram from now on.


+1

 

[NormanBuntz]

I've used my last Purolator (PL14610) even though it had no tears. There are too many other good options out there. But I still have four USA made Mann filters that I got for less than $4 each. They'll get used some day, I guess.

 

[friendly_jacek]

So, what is the root cause of these failures and what years are affected? I probably have 1 or 2 of those filters in my stash.