New TRD Filter Smells of Gas

[Shel_B]

I've never noticed such a smell on any filter I've used. The TRD is a new choice for me. It's a cartridge filter (PTR43-00082). So, is such a smell "normal" for this filter? I doubt it, but have to ask. If the filter somehow got contaminated with gasoline, would it's performance be affected in any way? Thanks!

 

[ZeeOSix]

Where did you buy it?

 

[Shel_B]

Where did you buy it?

On line from a Toyota dealer in SoCal through Amazon. Was shipped directly from the dealer.

 

[Spectre694]

Do you mean it smells like gas straight out of the box or you changed it and the old one smells like gas?

 

[Shel_B]

Do you mean it smells like gas straight out of the box or you changed it and the old one smells like gas?

New filter, boxed and wrapped in a plastic bag, smells like gas.

 

[ZeeOSix]

New filter, boxed and wrapped in a plastic bag, smells like gas.

If so, it's probably just the odor of the materials.

 

[Greasymechtech]

Synthetic media/adhesives....

I wouldn't worry about it. I am not sure who manufacturers it now, but several years back, the RoyalPurple/TRD/Amsoil filters had 'similarities'.

 

[Spectre694]

New filter, boxed and wrapped in a plastic bag, smells like gas.

Most likely solvent from the glue or other such manufacturing relic.

I wouldn't worry about it. You can always leave it out overnight to let it flash off if you really want to.

 

[VQ35DE]

I've never noticed such a smell on any filter I've used. The TRD is a new choice for me. It's a cartridge filter (PTR43-00082). So, is such a smell "normal" for this filter? I doubt it, but have to ask. If the filter somehow got contaminated with gasoline, would it's performance be affected in any way? Thanks!

I order through Amazon from the same dealer (PTR43-00079) and you are correct. They do have a funky smell to them new !