So I have a FL-400S I found with a “creased” can - you can see some creasing on the can at the baseplate crimp. OK to use, or should I cut it open for science?
“Creased” filter can OK to use?
- Thread starter nthach
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Cut it open so wen find out 
OMG! Don't even think about using that filter, your engine will explode, you will lose your hair, and women will find you repulsive. Get rid of it and wash your hand with holy water and maxlife atf, then run, don't walk, to the nearest house of worship and apologise to the filter gods for even thinking you could use an obviously defective filter. How dare you sir, how dare you.
That’s what I meant to say. If I do use this filter, it’ll be on something I can monitor for deformation easily(two Toyotas or a Kohler Command 12).
Well it all depends on which you value most a cheap filter or the engine in you car.
Though IKD that the crease could cause damage by splitting open during operation. However, if you've purchased it recently w/receipt and you don't feel confident in using that filter, return it and get another.
OTOH, if the filter has been in your collection/filter stash and you've just pulled it out and discovered the crease, cut it open for review. And we thank you!
OTOH, if the filter has been in your collection/filter stash and you've just pulled it out and discovered the crease, cut it open for review. And we thank you!
Lubener say: "Why do people have to show their dirty feet in their pics?"
Did I ever tell you how I lost that job in the shoe store?
Did I ever tell you how I lost that job in the shoe store?
very clean hands/nails for someone who changes their own oil ;-)
Kidding! I would use it without worry. Heck, I doubt I would have even noticed it.
Kidding! I would use it without worry. Heck, I doubt I would have even noticed it.
Tops of the feet I don't mind, it's when they start showing the bottom that gets me. My work involves printing photographers images and you wouldn't believe the amount of Senior images that show the bottom of their feet, disgusting.
These seniors can't bend their legs to see the bottom of their feet, so they take pictures to get the view. As to trimming the toenails, well they get a quote from the local bodyshop for extensive die grinder remedy.
Let me guess, on your first day, you never came back from your first coffee break..
Yep - that’s what I’m referring to.
It doesn't look any worse than a formed edge on the flutes on the dome end of a filter. Looks like it actually sticks above the can surface - true? If so, it wasn't dented inward by an external impact.
