Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Then you have these Nissan OEM filters with NO room for oil to move around the end cap to get to the filter. This "design" Blew my new engine on my new versa note 3 years ago. Nice Jobs beancuter ding bats - and the engineer that signed off ( his/her had was likely FORCED by Mgmt).
Now I run the M1 Ep 110A
!NO Hay Problema!
An engineer would measure and calculate the space, without the folded edge of course, and show the numbers. Where are your numbers and proof. The Nissan filters go on thousands of vehicles every day, you are the only one who claims an engine was destroyed by one because the element is closed up. You will find Nissan engineers allowed enough space if you measure other than by eye. You won't show any proof, as it has been asked before.
I don't have to prove ANYTHING to this forum. Only to MYSELF. Proof is in the pudding, buddy -It didnt work on 2 different Nissan engines. Put on a Honda filter and ALL noise and problems went away.
I listen for non harmonic engine noise and do not live in a fantasy world of "it aint broke until its broke". As do all good engine guys and drivers. Nissan DUMPED this filter for GONHER which are MARGINALLY better but not good enough for me due to ADBV failures 1/2 way through the 6000 mile OCI. If you wish to calc the inlet gap (dry - before water and oil swelling) Ill give you a generous 0.010" gap at the inner circumference - whatever that is.
No need for further study use at your own peril.