Metal Shavings on filter threads MC FL500S

[kschachn]

Originally Posted by DudeNiceRide
The 20-30 (or bigger) micron particles are the ones that matter - big enough to score a bearing or else block an orifice.

Much smaller ones also matter.

 

[sch]

I glad to know I'm not the only one that notices the particles. Seems the vote is 50:50 on whether to keep using the MC filters. I buy Baldwins for the LS3 as they have always been clean. Maybe I'll switch to Baldwins for this engine as well, but I would be missing out on the silicone AD valve and the base bypass. Anyone have an idea on how often filters bypass? is is it every cold start or does the filter have to plug up.

I do like canister filters better. Numerous advantages as far as I can see.

Does anyone know which oil filter brands use rolled threads?

 

[slo town]

Originally Posted by PimTac
Sloppy manufacturing.

Agree with this.

Scott