left a new filter out in the rain, still good?

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obviously the opening side up, I already had (clean) oil in it.

I drained it out & let it dry but not sure if I should risk it, it's a $10 m1 filter, for sure if it was $4 one I'd just throw it out but this one is kinda questionable.

I was in a middle of an oil change & then something came up & I left & then it rained in meantime, don't judge me.
 
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Depends on the type of filter and how it was left in the rain?

Did the water soak the filter element?

Need more information.
 
Have a spare quart of oil so you can fill and dump again in small bites? … water is heavier so letting it sit would not likely do much … if a spoonful is left it should cook out if you take a long drive …
 
I wouldn't use it personally. I also wouldn't pay $10 for an oil filter anymore, but that's a whole other story. As to the water compromising the media, I doubt that's an issue as it spends it's life having hot oil pushed through it. I don't think a tablespoon of water would cause any harm.
 
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Originally Posted By: irv
For a measly $10 dollars (comparatively) it is not worth it. Toss it and get another one.

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Come on people, read the post.

The filter was full of oil, so the media did not get water directly on it.

The question I would as the OP is if you took a new filter, prefilled it with oil, then took a cup of water and slowly poured it into the filter on top of the oil, would you use it then?

It is $10 (+ the oil in the filter), chalk it up as lesson learned.
Also, as said, go get a Fram Ultra. Less expensive and better filter IMO.


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Oil floats on water so ENOUGH RAIN could displace the oil.
SO, How much rain did it see?
Does water effect (weaken) the media?
Is the glue used in oil filters water soluble?
My concern would be the glue (at least on the non-base end) just letting go.
You'd then have no filtering.

What would be cool to do is:
Let it dry completely. Take it indoors and blow a hair dryer on it for 15 minute on-offs for a day.
Install it and run it for 10 minutes. Include some revs.
Remove it, open it and post pictures.
Prepare for BITOG heroism.
 
Originally Posted By: sir1900
This has Engineer20 written all over it.

How much rain are we talking about?


I was thinking the same thing, but 'prone, not e20.
you start a thread over 6 bucks (difference between a 4 buck filter, and yours), knowing you'll hear opinions to toss it/use it.you're overthinking this.don't agonize over such a petty decision. just toss it, and have a good day.

is this you, 'prone?
 
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