Hi all. I recently received an Ecogard S4477 filter from Walmart.com and I am not impressed. First, even though the base plate was wrapped in plastic, the threads were full of crud (possibly metal shavings, too) and also burred/irregular. Second the filter makes a clunking/rattling noise when I shake it indicating the internals are somewhat loose. Third, the date code is from over four years ago. What do you think?
From the threads: (toothpick)
From the threads: (toothpick)