10000 miles/1 year on this M1 EP oil filter
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If you removed it, you have to replace it.
If you want to use it for 2 oil changes, just leave it there and don't touch it
If you want to use it for 2 oil changes, just leave it there and don't touch it
CleanSump
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It may not fit tight now that it's been removed. Also, the filter fibers at the glue joints and the glue joints have been stressed two directions.
Price of a new filter vs the price of being, uh, I'll politely say "frugal", and having the used filter fail.
Price of a new filter vs the price of being, uh, I'll politely say "frugal", and having the used filter fail.
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I have used bypass filtration and gone 40K without changing oil (with UOA for support); I say this to let you know how "crazy" I am in the world of BITOG. I have NEVER "reinstalled" a removed filter. Do whatever lets you sleep at night.
Thanks for your opinions. I always intended to replace it with a Fram Ultra, they look sturdier compared to this one. I just wanted to see what everyones take is. I would have never taken a filter out to put back in. Too much work for a dirty filter.
Just curious but was that on the Rav4? Filter looks great for the miles.
It would look like that at a 1000 miles.
Wonder how many engine hours that was? Does your DIC tell you that?
Yes, and if you removed it at 1000 miles, it would be time to replace it then as well. You’re playing with fire by trusting a cartridge to be installed and removed multiple times. You’re obviously free to do whatever you want.
I just don’t want to have to read a post from you in a week saying your filter came apart and plugged the oil galleries and you now have a hot mess on your hands because you thought you were saving $7 by reusing the filter.
Replace the filter.
I think it was the OP's attempt at sarcasm. Said instead of " Look how great this looks after 1 year!
It does look fantastic for a 10K run in the Pennsylvania climate.
Penn Sylvania
Hmm. Do you get many Waspish Vampiresses coming by looking for Treats at Halloween?
I'm not sure what the OP was attempting, but you might be right. 10K on a $10 +/- filter and he went through the bother to remove it, sparked my reply of, replace the filter.
I didn't think I was being sarcastic. Just wanted to hear if people think these filters were good for 20,000 miles like Mobil 1 claims. I replaced with a much durable looking Fram Ultra.
If it’s installed and left undisturbed, probably. More durable is always preferred though.
