Finally a purolator filter that is NOT torn. Off a friends 2017 Cadillac Sedan CTS with unknown oil. Put a Tough Guard and MAGNATEC 5W30 in and on
Car has 19k on it also
Car has 19k on it also
Pro Motive PH 2500 CUT OPEN
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Yeah, older purolator but looks good i say.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Made early 2012, two years before the tearing plague hit.
We all know why those filters were tearing...
I know zee gets the reference
Good looking filter. Thanks for the C&P OP
Made early 2012, two years before the tearing plague hit.
We all know why those filters were tearing...
I know zee gets the reference
Good looking filter. Thanks for the C&P OP
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You're welcome sir
Originally Posted By: car51
Yeah, older purolator but looks good i say.
Can you tell whether the old ones that didn't tear used a different grade of media than the newer ones that tear? Or is the difference more in the pleat spacing, or some other factor?
I have a couple of remaining 2012-vintage Purolator L16311 (cartridge) filters I haven't decided whether to risk using. I did use one for about 9.5k miles. It came out looking fine, but that run was didn't include any winter starts. They have another problem---skewed geometry, such that sealing against unfiltered oil bypassing around the ends may be questionable.
Yeah, older purolator but looks good i say.
Can you tell whether the old ones that didn't tear used a different grade of media than the newer ones that tear? Or is the difference more in the pleat spacing, or some other factor?
I have a couple of remaining 2012-vintage Purolator L16311 (cartridge) filters I haven't decided whether to risk using. I did use one for about 9.5k miles. It came out looking fine, but that run was didn't include any winter starts. They have another problem---skewed geometry, such that sealing against unfiltered oil bypassing around the ends may be questionable.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Made early 2012, two years before the tearing plague hit.
Not sure, I found one that was back in like 2008. The filter was about a year or two old as well if I remember correct. Was a PureOne off a 7.3 Powerstroke diesel ran for one year and around 5k miles. The owner sent it in to have them look at it, but they of course returned it saying they couldn't analyze it because it had already been cut open, customer service at Purolator was just as [censored] back then as it is now!
Made early 2012, two years before the tearing plague hit.
Not sure, I found one that was back in like 2008. The filter was about a year or two old as well if I remember correct. Was a PureOne off a 7.3 Powerstroke diesel ran for one year and around 5k miles. The owner sent it in to have them look at it, but they of course returned it saying they couldn't analyze it because it had already been cut open, customer service at Purolator was just as [censored] back then as it is now!
Filter looks clean. Thanks for the C&P car51
Looks like that filter did a fine job. Thanks for the pics.
You folks are welcome
Good job! Thanks for the C&P!
joekingcorvette said:Good job! Thanks for the C&P
