ACDelco Gasket not perfectly flat?

[haggler]

I recently purchased an acdelco filter from Amazon for an oil change. I noticed that the gasket doesn't appear perfectly flat, but I'm wondering if I'm over thinking it. When spinning this on would it just compress? This is going to be the first OC so I don't wanna have any leaks. Any input would be helpful, thanks.

 

[B1974]

Pull the gasket off of the filter and put it back on.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Pull the gasket off of the filter and put it back on.

And inspect and clean the gasket groove on the filter before reinstalling the gasket. Make sure there is no debris or flaw on the filter or gasket that can cause it to sit like that.

 

[haggler]

I took off the gasket, which I generally dont do because I dont want to mess with it. The gasket appears itself appears square. Maybe it just needs compression. When i push it down it generally flattens out looking more normal. Probably got banged around with amazon just shipping it in a bag.

 

[Lubener]

Once it's compressed, it should be ok.

 

[Slick3914]

I bought an AC Delco filter from Amazon recently and it seemed counterfeit. Returned it

 

[haggler]

I bought an AC Delco filter from Amazon recently and it seemed counterfeit. Returned it

They changed the box color again, I don't think its counterfeit.

 

[silversport]

I had purchased an AC Delco oil filter had had a partially unattached oil filter gasket that looked similar to yours when removed from the box...based on advice gained on this Forum, I used it but monitored it on the GF's car...it has been on her car now for 11 months (today actually) and 3200 plus miles (she drives short distances mostly) without leaking a drop or any issues with her car...I'd bet you'll be fine with yours too

Bill

 

[PimTac]

Who makes AC Delco filters? First Brands or M&H?

 

[53' Stude]

Who makes AC Delco filters? First Brands or M&H?

I’m guessing here but I took a January 22’ Made AC DELCO filter off a Equinox today

Appeared First Brands or whatever they call themselves now.

 

[haggler]

Who makes AC Delco filters? First Brands or M&H?

Champ or first brands