Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Didnt SOA discontinue the Purolator due to a high % of can-to-base crip leaks? I though this was folklore but an "ex" SOA Service manager ASE Master (and my indy mechanic) told me that's why they switched to Honeywell - Not cost. He did not produce a SOA bulletin as proof though. BTW a wix 51356 had to be removed from my 09 Forester due to gasket weeping. No problems with the honeywell 12A with the P-ring gasket. This gasket is often overlooked and arguably the MOST impostant part on the can! Gotta keep the oil IN the engine.
I've used 2 Purolator Classics on my forester, with the square gasket, neither of which experienced any weeping/leaking. The new honeywell made filters appear to be a well made filter. Definitely worthy of being included in your list of possible filter choices
Didnt SOA discontinue the Purolator due to a high % of can-to-base crip leaks? I though this was folklore but an "ex" SOA Service manager ASE Master (and my indy mechanic) told me that's why they switched to Honeywell - Not cost. He did not produce a SOA bulletin as proof though. BTW a wix 51356 had to be removed from my 09 Forester due to gasket weeping. No problems with the honeywell 12A with the P-ring gasket. This gasket is often overlooked and arguably the MOST impostant part on the can! Gotta keep the oil IN the engine.
I've used 2 Purolator Classics on my forester, with the square gasket, neither of which experienced any weeping/leaking. The new honeywell made filters appear to be a well made filter. Definitely worthy of being included in your list of possible filter choices