Is this dented filter usable? PurolatorBOSS PBL20195

[someonesomewhere]

Just curious. I think it may be fine, but thought I'd ask the experts. TIA!

 

[fantastic]

I think the general consensus is to not use any dented filters. Especially, if you can still return it.

 

[BHopkins]

I would use that in a New York minute second.

 

[someonesomewhere]

Already got a refund from Amazon. They're selling for $4/ea, so I was hoping to have my cake and eat it, too. Received 2 more today and they're fine.

 

[fantastic]

Already got a refund from Amazon. They're selling for $4/ea, so I was hoping to have my cake and eat it, too. Received 2 more today and they're fine.

That's a good deal for those filters. Was it damaged in transit or?

 

[someonesomewhere]

In transit (I assume). The box was basically trash, shipped UPS in one of the blue-and-white plastic bubble mailers. Yet they'll send a roll of bubble wrap in a giant box. Haha

 

[fantastic]

In transit (I assume). The box was basically trash, shipped UPS in one of the blue-and-white plastic bubble mailers. Yet they'll send a roll of bubble wrap in a giant box. Haha

Yeah, it's a hit or miss on how things arrive. When I shipped via UPS & FedEx, FedEx was the worst for damage. That was 17+ years ago though so not sure how it's changed.

 

[cb4017]

Last time I ordered a filter from Amazon it came in a bag and was dented.

Got a refund but they didn't want the filter back.

I cut it open and posted pics.

 

[Trav]

For $4 that they already refunded you why risk it. I would toss that in the bin and forget it.

 

[sunroof]

I'd run it.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

If they give you a refund and let you keep it, cut it open

Last time I ordered a filter from Amazon it came in a bag and was dented.

Got a refund but they didn't want the filter back.

I cut it open and posted pics.

+1

 

[SilentType]

Negative on running it. I put on a similarity dented filter once and it turned into a pinhole leak straight onto the exhaust pipe below. The smoke show at every red light was pretty annoying!

 

[Faawrenchbndr]

I don’t use damaged parts, it’s just not worth it

 

[martinq]

Just curious. I think it may be fine, but thought I'd ask the experts. TIA! View attachment 344788

Not if it uses a leaf spring. I cut open a filter like this once and the cartridge inside was "loose" and would definitely not be filtering properly.

A dent on the side would probably have no effect. A dent on the end is suspect.

 

[oldcodger]

I would use it. I have removed filters with a small dent like yours dented by debris on rural gravel roads. They apparently caused no apparent damage. Even if the dent caused improper/failed filtering and the oil pressure was not affected I doubt any engine damage would occur over 5-7 thousand miles.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I wouldn't use it and risk an engine over a free dented oil filter. Those dents look to have sharp edges which can translate into stress points that could weaken the metal and spring a leak from the pressure fluctuations.

 

[Hootbro]

Slight concave dimple dent you could get away with but those lined crease dents are a no go and as mentioned, weak points.