2022 Subaru wrx black Tokyo Roki filter (used) C&P

[Fa24wrx]

My first filter cut. Felt a lot more effort than I expected. Might be the Amazon cutter? Also, am I missing anything else to take pix of? Filter looked fine but only 3k miles since that's my OCI based on conditions and driving habits.

 

[BrendanC]

looks great. exactly like the filter i just cut off of a diesel kawasaki mule. the can was extra thick compared to some of the american offerings.

 

[JavierH19]

Good looking filter, thanks for the cut and post.

 

[#18FAN]

Looks solid
Did you pull the gasket off before cutting?

 

[THORROMIG]

Good job with your first C&P. That looks like a brand spanking new filter to me.

 

[Fa24wrx]

Looks solid
Did you pull the gasket off before cutting?

Yes I did.

 

[ammolab]

Does the WRX use a shorter filter than other Subarus? Hood clearance a factor?

 

[Fa24wrx]

Does the WRX use a shorter filter than other Subarus? Hood clearance a factor?

Not sure what filter the others use. Sorry

 

[Fa24wrx]

Looks solid
Did you pull the gasket off before cutting?

Curious why you're asking? I'm new to this.

 

[#18FAN]

Curious why you're asking? I'm new to this.

The cut as you say is not as clean as I usually see and many first time cutting many forget to pull of gasket.
I also think many don't let the cutter do the work to much pressure on the cutter

 

[Fa24wrx]

The cut as you say is not as clean as I usually see and many first time cutting many forget to pull of gasket.
I also think many don't let the cutter do the work to much pressure on the cutter

I found I had the cutter way too tight. It went faster when i loosened it.

 

[#18FAN]

I found I had the cutter way too tight. It went faster when i loosened it.

Learning curve but I think that's the biggest mistake I believe I did same when I started.

 

[fantastic]

High quality filter. OEM approved.

 

[Reloader59]

Is that a tear on one of the pleats or is it just squished a little bit?

 

[Glenda W.]

Thanks! Looks great

 

[ammolab]

7 Not sure what filter the others use. Sorry

My 2024 turbo Outback filter. Same maker but Indonesian factory. So, yours is shorter, correct?

 

[Fa24wrx]

My 2024 turbo Outback filter. Same maker but Indonesian factory. So, yours is shorter, correct?

Correct

 

[Fa24wrx]

Is that a tear on one of the pleats or is it just squished a little bit?

Squished because I was getting frustrated and couldn't get the filter cut easily. That was for sure my bad.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I leave the oily gasket on when cutting, helps reduce friction and doesn't mar-up the cutter. Yes, cranking down on the cutting wheel with too much pressure is not the way to go. Go easy and take more rotations to cut through the can.

 

[Fa24wrx]

I leave the oily gasket on when cutting, helps reduce friction and doesn't mar-up the cutter. Yes, cranking down on the cutting wheel with too much pressure is not the way to go. Go easy and take more rotations to cut through the can.

My biggest thing was not being able to grip the filter well because it was oily tied with the tight cutting wheel