CARLUBE M2500 4,809 Miles used oil filter cut open

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4,809 mile Carlube M2500
It shows "Leak Tested" on the top so good assumption would be PGI. Filter quality seemed real good. This filter was already on my 2017 Lincoln Navigator 3.5L when I bought it. Oil did have a stronger smell than usual compared to my other non turboed vehicles so maybe this engine is harder on it.

Replaced this filter with a Carquest Extended Performance $17.xx.

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Did you give the ADBV any love? I figure it was rubber. Wondering if it passed the squeeze test.
Welp, it's official. There was NO ADBV on this filter. Now to figure out if it was supposed to have one.

I do know the replacement Carquest EP does have an ADBV.

Was this filter a fail?

My wife went through the trash and she's very good at finding things. Even getting a new bag to put stuff in. Nothing

And to add after you asked me about it realized that I never removed one after cutting it open.

Here's how the filter sits horizontal (white).

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Welp, it's official. There was NO ADBV on this filter. Now to figure out if it was supposed to have one.

I do know the replacement Carquest EP does have an ADBV.

Was this filter a fail?

My wife went through the trash and she's very good at finding things. Even getting a new bag to put stuff in. Nothing

And to add after you asked me about it realized that I never removed one after cutting it open.

Here's how the filter sits horizontal (white).

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Hmh. Not sure. I believe all the PGI 2500s I have all have ADBVs. I can look later. Just got a few Prontos in the mail.
 
Hmh. Not sure. I believe all the PGI 2500s I have all have ADBVs. I can look later. Just got a few Prontos in the mail.
The Service Pro that is similar I believe since it's for service shops shows it's supposed to have one.

"Molded nitrile anti-drainback valve to prevent dry"
 
Hmh. Not sure. I believe all the PGI 2500s I have all have ADBVs. I can look later. Just got a few Prontos in the mail.

This Service Pro Shows it has one. I'm going to look at COO on the can when I get back home. Will post back.
 
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