New Purolator LX4967 Cut Open

[DannyM]

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

you never know if you got one of these filters.. and some guys have cut them open after use and think they are good to go.. who knows what it looked like before use, but they are on this forum and YouTube saying something like .. "looks great"

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Thread 'Purolator 20k C&P'

May 26, 2025

Sample size of one and all that good stuff.

Bought a Purolator LX7317 at Walmart. I think I’ll continue to pass on Purolator.

Lots of loose glue. I can’t guarantee that that I didn’t knock anything loose cutting the filter element, but I found 3 large pieces of loose adhesive inside the pleats. Lots of loose glue outside the element. Half of the top metal plate didn’t adhere, but I doubt that matters under pressure.

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[4wd]

M+H = manufacturers horror …

 

[ZeeOSix]

looks good, no reason not to use this filter ...

The junk black glue that sheds in use is definitely a reason not to use these ... same issue seen in many Motorcraft oil filters. Is M+H using some old roofing tar they bought up cheap or something, lol.

And besides, if anyone is interested in efficiency, Purolator told me a couple months ago the Gold 20K is the same 99% @ 46u as the Boss.

 

[ZeeOSix]

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

The glue material itself is junk ... it doesn't stick and stay no matter what, like the filters that use the harder cream colored glue.

 

[ZeeOSix]

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

Yes, and M+H is failing in that department.

 

[XJRiver]

The president and the general manager of automotive at M+H show us how out of touch with the production floor they are.

 

[Dave Hess]

Not the best filter but I would still buy and use.

 

[facility1]

Grabbed one of my Purolator one filters PL 14615, , sawed it open, it looked good, no sloppy glue anywhere and was bonded very well to end plates (caps) , ,the pleats nicely spaced , and were hard to tear by hand and even pliers, silicone drain back valve nice and pliable, with a nice fit, relief valve worked nice and smooth when pressing on it firmly, , Is this a overreaction being played out here? I personally examined it very carefully, nice and sturdy construction and apparently well made.

 

[GW.]

Grabbed one of my Purolator one filters PL 14615, , sawed it open, it looked good, no sloppy glue anywhere and was bonded very well to end plates (caps) , ,the pleats nicely spaced , and were hard to tear by hand and even pliers, silicone drain back valve nice and pliable, with a nice fit, relief valve worked nice and smooth when pressing on it firmly, , Is this a overreaction being played out here? I personally examined it very carefully, nice and sturdy construction and apparently well made.

Post up some pics and the date code please. We track the good and the bad to establish a track record.

 

[facility1]

Post up some pics and the date code please. We track the good and the bad to establish a track record.

I currently don't have any way to post pics.

 

[WarEagle]

I currently don't have any way to post pics.

Just hit the ‘attach files’ button and add directly from your phone.

 

[facility1]

I have NO phone, only a desk top, when I retired, I swore off any unnecessary electronic devices of any kind, have landline, desktop, basic TV, thats it, keeping life simple. sorry for this glitch.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Post up some pics and the date code please. We track the good and the bad to establish a track record.

And to see the color of glue used on the Purolator ONE ... might not be the junky black glue.

 

[ZeeOSix]

it looked good, no sloppy glue anywhere and was bonded very well to end plates (caps)

What color is the glue? Anyone here post a Purolator ONE cut & post lately?

 

[GW.]

And to see the color of glue used on the Purolator ONE ... might not be the junky black glue.

I know the Korean made One’s use the good glue. Personally only seen the black glue on the US made.

 

[ZeeOSix]

The Boss uses the very robust cream colored glue, probably for the synthetic media - LINK
If Purolator was smart they would use this on all their oil filters.

 

[danstraylee]

Not my cup of tea but looks like a good filter to me.

 

[fantastic]

Just FYI, instead of going through the bundle process online, just add the filter and oil you want to the cart and it should add the bundle discount at checkout page

Wow, I could've sworn I tried that but poof. I'd did exactly as you suggested & it does show the discounted bundle price. Thanks!

 

[WarEagle]

I have NO phone, only a desk top, when I retired, I swore off any unnecessary electronic devices of any kind, have landline, desktop, basic TV, thats it, keeping life simple. sorry for this glitch.

No need to apologize. I’m jealous