The Mighty Engine Guard II model# M4612 @ ~5k mi

[MrQuackers]

This was installed on a 2001 CRV for around 5k miles. JL jobber filter is super tiny but seems well made. I was not impressed to find both the filter and drain bolt came off with very little effort. LOOSE! Last summer I told the owner to NOT go to JL anymore but he did again but he said no more. I refilled with QS Higher Mileage Engine and a PH3593a

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Draining

Made in USA possibly by Purolator

Surprising amount of oil in this mighty small filter

Wrapped napkin around the media multiple times to wick out the oil

Louvered holes

Bypass

Media shots

Potting was solid all around, no defects or pinholes/tears. Seems like a decent filter, if I could buy in bulk for buck50 a piece I would.

 

[53' Stude]

September 1, 2015 line "E" and 3rd shift. Yeah mom tearolator makes this

. Looks ok

 

[robo339]

Looks good I have one for my tractor that I'll use next

 

[sir1900]

Looks good for a 5k OCI. Looks like it could go a little longer.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

Nice looking filter. I would use it. Thanx for the C&P.

 

[MrQuackers]

The ADBV seems very effective for a jobber.

 

[Sayjac]

Originally Posted By: sir1900
Looks good for a 5k OCI. Looks like it could go a little longer.

+1 But 5k miles not a bad (ie. safe) oci/fci for quicky lube conventional oil&filter change. And third pic speculation correct.

This is one of those two filter sizes down jobber/quick lube consolidations. Skipped the 7317/14610/57356 application size on the way down. But, 01 Civic spec'd the 7317 size for first time, down from 9688/3593a size the year before.

Thanks for pics. A clean looking cut and post.

 

[MrQuackers]

I tore the endcaps off and found copious amounts of potting totally sealing the ends, looks just like the Motorcraft filters I have torn apart

dome end

base end