Originally Posted By: 1JZ_E46
Almost looks like the filter is a tad tall for the cartridge. ... Better than being too short!
Isn't this cartridge filter subject to constant spring force on its ends, which should compensate for any minor variations in length (within tolerance)? (That's of true my Toyota cartridge filters, at least.) The housing design shouldn't require tight tolerances on filter length to avoid buckling a long one or leaking around a short one.