My first filter cut open and show off. Please excuse the horrible pictures, I'll do my best to improve!
1000-1500km on the filter. Engine was just rebuilt and it seems to show. Though the glitter is a bit excessive in my opinion. Engine was running 5w30 QS HiMi with Redline break in additive at recommend dose.
Filter notes...
Lots of media, tight pleat spacing a little uneven, and a bit excessive on the glue. The can is definitely where they cheapened the cost it crushed on removal and was super easy to slice open. Ironically the base plate is heavy and shows no burrs or sharp edges. The ADBV is orange silicone and it's still very flexible. The bypass valve has very little room to pull oil from as you can see that cartridge holder is maybe holding it 5mm from the bottom.
A concerning point... The filter is supposed to be 20-26ish psi bypass, and the valve opens with very little resistance. I'd say it's more likely opens at 2-4psi and suddenly becomes much stiffer once open about 1-2mm. So that's not good.
No obvious holes in the media.
I have sent an oil sample off to Blackstone, I expect not good things. As shortly after the oil change, I have lost oil pressure at idle.
It looks like the OEM for this filter is Champion.
Pictures:
1000-1500km on the filter. Engine was just rebuilt and it seems to show. Though the glitter is a bit excessive in my opinion. Engine was running 5w30 QS HiMi with Redline break in additive at recommend dose.
Filter notes...
Lots of media, tight pleat spacing a little uneven, and a bit excessive on the glue. The can is definitely where they cheapened the cost it crushed on removal and was super easy to slice open. Ironically the base plate is heavy and shows no burrs or sharp edges. The ADBV is orange silicone and it's still very flexible. The bypass valve has very little room to pull oil from as you can see that cartridge holder is maybe holding it 5mm from the bottom.
A concerning point... The filter is supposed to be 20-26ish psi bypass, and the valve opens with very little resistance. I'd say it's more likely opens at 2-4psi and suddenly becomes much stiffer once open about 1-2mm. So that's not good.
No obvious holes in the media.
I have sent an oil sample off to Blackstone, I expect not good things. As shortly after the oil change, I have lost oil pressure at idle.
It looks like the OEM for this filter is Champion.
Pictures: