Hey All -- for the first time in my life, I've cut open a canister filter and inspected it. This is what I found concerning a Baldwin B31 with a 3500-mile OCI on my 2006 Silverado and its long-lasting Gen III 5.3L engine.
I'm posting 2 pictures immediately to show the issue/problem. One of the two spread pleats adjacent to the joined pleat broke loose from both glued ends.
My truck was not driven harshly during this summer and fall interval. I installed a Boss 14006 filter in its place for winter. I'll have to see how it fares. Other filters on-hand include Fram Ultras and a few wix filters.
Of course, I'm not happy with this initial find.
I'm posting 2 pictures immediately to show the issue/problem. One of the two spread pleats adjacent to the joined pleat broke loose from both glued ends.
My truck was not driven harshly during this summer and fall interval. I installed a Boss 14006 filter in its place for winter. I'll have to see how it fares. Other filters on-hand include Fram Ultras and a few wix filters.
Of course, I'm not happy with this initial find.