Is anyone aware of the new Wix filter ADBV leaking now?

[70GS455]

On another board, someone has tested and discovered that the Wix filters being made now have a leaky ADBV, not the valve itself but the swaged metal disc that connects the mounting to the outer cannister

https://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/buick-oil-filters.381367/#post-3352618

 

[Greasymechtech]

Have him post the videos, if any

 

[ZeeOSix]

Yeah, that's the base-to-can crimp seam, not the ADBV. Misleading thread title.

WIX filters have been reported to leak at the base seam before in this forum.

 

[kschachn]

Yeah, that's the base-to-can crimp seam, not the ADBV. Misleading thread title.

WIX filters have been reported to leak at the base seam before in this forum.

His other thread had a similarly misleading title. Seems like a theme.

 

[53' Stude]

His other thread had a similarly misleading title. Seems like a theme.

 

[53' Stude]

On another board, someone has tested and discovered that the Wix filters being made now have a leaky ADBV, not the valve itself but the swaged metal disc that connects the mounting to the outer cannister

https://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/buick-oil-filters.381367/#post-3352618

I don’t buy this for a second. Proof or it has NOT even happened.

 

[mphilleo]

Yeah, that's the base-to-can crimp seam, not the ADBV. Misleading thread title.

WIX filters have been reported to leak at the base seam before in this forum.

I mean, what is the base-to-can crimp seam, but one big anti-drain down-to-the-ground valve?

 

[70GS455]

I don’t buy this for a second. Proof or it has NOT even happened.

If you read through the thread, you will find multiple examples of proof:
More than one person noticed a delay in oil pressure building up after start, where there was none before.
Someone tested by blowing air through the hole and notice leaking.
Someone did a smoke test and saw leaking.
People have noticed oil level increasing after the car has sat for a while after engine shut-off.

 

[flash7210]

If you read through the thread, you will find multiple examples of proof:
1. More than one person noticed a delay in oil pressure building up after start, where there was none before.
2. Someone tested by blowing air through the hole and notice leaking.
Someone did a smoke test and saw leaking.
3. People have noticed oil level increasing after the car has sat for a while after engine shut-off.

1. A delay? Like immediately after installing the new filter?

2. The ADBV is meant to hold back liquid against gravity. Not compressed air.

3. As if through the oil filter is the only way for oil to drain into the pan

 

[53' Stude]

If you read through the thread, you will find multiple examples of proof:
More than one person noticed a delay in oil pressure building up after start, where there was none before.
Someone tested by blowing air through the hole and notice leaking.
Someone did a smoke test and saw leaking.
People have noticed oil level increasing after the car has sat for a while after engine shut-off.

I believe flash 7210 has same doubts as I do. He makes very good points as well.

 

[mphilleo]

Pour one out for the OG Wix...if it hasn't already leaked out the base plate.