Priming (pre-filling) the filter or not should have no bearing on helping to causing media tearing.
The torn filters spreadsheet hasn't been updated for over a year or more. After the count hit 50 or 60 torn Purolator made filters, it was pretty much accepted by most that there was a problem going on.
The torn filters spreadsheet hasn't been updated for over a year or more. After the count hit 50 or 60 torn Purolator made filters, it was pretty much accepted by most that there was a problem going on.