EcoGard X1A Cut Open 6000Km glue failure

[Run]

This was in service over the winter months and seen a bunch of short trips. Vehicle it came off from was a 2002 grand caravan. This is the first filter I cut open and discovered problems that would allow unfiltered oil to pass through. Once I cut the can open I reach in to pull the media out and off comes the endcaps. The large crack in the glue came from the base end of the canister. I always cut mine from the dome. So it was not damaged by me during the cut. I will not use these filters again.

 

[PimTac]

It fractured right in line with the pleat clamp. Was the filter installed way to tight?

 

[Run]

Originally Posted By: PimTac
It fractured right in line with the pleat clamp. Was the filter installed way to tight?

I remember installing it just right. I was able to remove it with my bare hands.

 

[Zee09]

Thanks for the cp!

 

[NormanBuntz]

Thanks for posting. What did you use to open the can, an M-80?

 

[goodtimes]

The whole potting media in glue to make the seal is a pretty primitive process. I don't blame you for not wanting to use them again. I have the same feelings about Fram TG, EG, Baldwin, and a couple others. Based on this I wouldn't use the Eco's either.

What is that, missing glue on one picture? Even worse than oil bypassing is loose glue IMO.

 

[SirTanon]

Even with the glue being cracked like that, it is likely that the end caps still insured a good seal at the end of the media.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

Did you open that filter with a fire breathing beaver?

 

[jj51702]

Did u open the filter with a pitbull on meth?

 

[ZeeOSix]

I don't need no stinkin' filter cutter ...

 

[blupupher]

Well that looks ugly.
Nothing what my Ecogard looked like.