I don’t mind. However, I had planned to run this filter for 2-3 OCI’s and this is the first one. Not sure if it would be beneficial to cut it open sooner or later, or if cutting it open would be beneficial at all. Not worried about the cost of the filter. So, if it could glean valuable info, I don’t mind hacking it up.Couldn’t “hurt” and would be another “data point.”
Would you be willing to cut it open and perform a “flashlight” test on it?
Unfortunately, this would be my first particle count. If needed, I can swap to a different filter for my next OCI. Not sure if/how I can help here. But, willing to take guidance/requests on how to proceed, if there’s any value to be gained.Without another PC to compare it to from the same car with the same OCI under the same use conditions, one PC doesn't tell you much. If it came back relatively high particle counts per mL, it might indicate a leakage. Do you have any other PCs with other filters used on that car around the same OCI to compare to?
Side note, I think I have more filters from the same lot, but will need to check when this one comes off.