New Purolator LX4967 Cut Open

[funflyer]

Been using the M1-103A on my Rav4 but wanted to dissect a new Purolator to see if it would be another option I might want to use. Took a quick look inside the four that were on the shelf at Walmart and was pleased that all had wide open louvers so I bought one.

I've been shoveling rock all afternoon and very tired while posting this so if you have any specific questions, ask and I'll try to clarify.

In a nutshell...

-Several loose specs of glue inside before cutting open. Collected over paper towel. Caliper set at .010" for reference.
-Discovered more glue in several louvers after cutting away the filter media.
-Excess glue squeezed under the bypass valve.
-Bypass valve not seated with .012"- .015" of gap on opposite side of where the glue made its way under.

Needless to say I won't be buying another.

 

[facility1]

looks good, no reason not to use this filter, probably better than most on the market, other than the Purolator one filter that may have a more fine filtering media.

 

[fantastic]

Their glue slop is keeping an otherwise good filter out of my buy plans. I really want to have other options at WM but always have that in my mind these days.

 

[BrendanC]

looks good, no reason not to use this filter, probably better than most on the market, other than the Purolator one filter that may have a more fine filtering media.

you’re joking right? lose black glue everywhere, bypass valve not seated correctly and known bad efficiency from M+H’s own specs. any of the premium guard options are leagues ahead of anything M+H is producing.

 

[facility1]

Wow more opinions.

 

[BrendanC]

Wow more opinions.

none of what i said is opinions. all based on what you can see, and specifications from the manufacturers.

 

[McRightclick]

Their glue slop is keeping an otherwise good filter out of my buy plans. I really want to have other options at WM but always have that in my mind these days.

Well, between the excess glue and the terrible efficiency I'd say if you must buy at WM then go with the Mobil1 stuff 100% of the time.

 

[McRightclick]

So much for "Made in USA" these days with this crap and the Champion "Ruffles Have Ridges™" doozies it's just downright embarrassing.

 

[fantastic]

Well, between the excess glue and the terrible efficiency I'd say if you must buy at WM then go with the Mobil1 stuff 100% of the time.

Yes, that's certainly the wise choice but thought I seen them lately for a lot of $$. I need to look up some of my model numbers.

 

[McRightclick]

Yes, that's certainly the wise choice but thought I seen them lately for a lot of $$. I need to look up some of my model numbers.

Yeah, they are surprisingly expensive there. I've found it's cheaper to just buy one of the oil change specials at any auto parts store with the 5 qt jug of my choice. Advance will even let you have one of the $17 (!) Extended Performance filters for no upcharge with their deal.

 

[fantastic]

Yeah, they are surprisingly expensive there. I've found it's cheaper to just buy one of the oil change specials at any auto parts store with the 5 qt jug of my choice. Advance will even let you have one of the $17 (!) Extended Performance filters for no upcharge with their deal.

Yep, I bought one of those EP's for $17 but next time I'll get the bundle. Online never gave me the option to select 5w-30 ESP when I bought it but when I went inside the store the guy told me it can be bundled. My other favorite bundle is the Autozone Mobil 1 0w-40 ESP x4. The China STP filter I've been getting is good.

 

[facility1]

The glue maybe just a infrequent manufacturing issue that (may) have been corrected.

 

[GW.]

The glue maybe just a infrequent manufacturing issue that (may) have been corrected.

You don’t spend much time in the oil filter section do you?

 

[GW.]

Hard pass for me. M+H’s continued use of the black glue of death is beyond me. Thank you for the C&P.

 

[facility1]

You don’t spend much time in the oil filter section do you?

some time spent but not a lot.... do you know much about manufacturing, if so enlighten us all about your comment.

 

[GW.]

some time spent but not a lot.... do you know much about manufacturing, if so enlighten us all about your comment.

This is a very common problem with M+H filters. The black glue comes loose and goes through the bypass and into the engine. Many have found black glue chunks coming out of the drain pan when doing an oil change. Others have end caps separating. The glue is faulty and the application is sloppy. I’m not a manufacturing expert but I do know bad QC when I see it. I’ve been cutting open filters since the 90’s.

 

[facility1]

Point noted, Thanks.........

 

[bullwinkle]

This is a very common problem with M+H filters. The black glue comes loose and goes through the bypass and into the engine. Many have found black glue chunks coming out of the drain pan when doing an oil change. Others have end caps separating. The glue is faulty and the application is sloppy. I’m not a manufacturing expert but I do know bad QC when I see it. I’ve been cutting open filters since the 90’s.

Those glue junks would play havoc with VVT solenoids & stop up piston oil squirters in a heartbeat! The cheapest PG built filter is better than the Purolators!