Mighty Guard II Cut Open

[freshcopedawg]

First time I've cut open an oil filter. I've been really busy this summer so my wife took her vehicle to a local independent guy. Vehicle is a 2011 Buick Enclave with about 70k miles. The oil and filter have 1684 miles on them. Mighty Guard II filter, unknown oil. I'll find out what oil tomorrow. I changed early because of a loud tick that lasted about 5 seconds on startup.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

What did you replace it with? What oil and filter are you using now?

 

[xxch4osxx]

That looks very similar to the Mopar filters I have for my Ram.

 

[freshcopedawg]

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog

What did you replace it with? What oil and filter are you using now?

Kendall Full Synthetic AC Delco PF63 which is about 2 inches longer.

 

[freshcopedawg]

 

[dlundblad]

Are those pig mats? The engine in the enclave, traverse (perhaps gmc terrain too?) has a reputation for being filthy. Sadly, it looks like this one is starting to fit the part. The poor thing is only a 2011. Short OCI's with a quality synthetic are your best friend IMO.

 

[michaelluscher]

Originally Posted By: dlundblad

Are those pig mats? The engine in the enclave, traverse (perhaps gmc terrain too?) has a reputation for being filthy. Sadly, it looks like this one is starting to fit the part. The poor thing is only a 2011. Short OCI's with a quality synthetic are your best friend IMO.

You mean the 3.6 LLT/LFX High feature V6 GM puts in almost everything? They do need more maintenance then GM recommends or pays for

 

[Stelth]

I see that you used the Acme "Angry Beaver" filter cutter. That's what I use if the filter is too big for my Harbor Freight exhaust cutter.

 

[freshcopedawg]

Originally Posted By: Stelth

I see that you used the Acme "Angry Beaver" filter cutter. That's what I use if the filter is too big for my Harbor Freight exhaust cutter.

True. I punched a hole and used needle nose to basically tear it apart. Pig FTW. The filter looked fine to me but the ticking went away.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

Did a fire breathing beaver open that filter canister for you?

 

[jk_636]

I typically stay away from jobber filters, but this filter looks pretty good! Looks like the same Purolator made design used in classics, pennzoils and others. Welcome to BITOG!