After an oil change, I spray off the drain plug and the oil filter with a copious quantity of brake cleaner. I mainly do this to remove any oil residue from the sealing surfaces - makes it easier to spot any small seeps.
Yesterday I installed a Wix 57002 (white can with black printing). After completing my usual spray-down with brake cleaner (and wiping up a spot), I noticed that the black printing on the filter is easily removed by the brake cleaner. The OE filters that I normally use will lose a little bit of gloss, but the printing is not disturbed.
I was a little surprised by this as I expected Wix to use a finish that was more chemical resistant.....it would be difficult to identify this filter in the event of a warranty claim?
What has your experience been with oil filter finishes? Have most of them been resistant to brake cleaner?
Yesterday I installed a Wix 57002 (white can with black printing). After completing my usual spray-down with brake cleaner (and wiping up a spot), I noticed that the black printing on the filter is easily removed by the brake cleaner. The OE filters that I normally use will lose a little bit of gloss, but the printing is not disturbed.
I was a little surprised by this as I expected Wix to use a finish that was more chemical resistant.....it would be difficult to identify this filter in the event of a warranty claim?
What has your experience been with oil filter finishes? Have most of them been resistant to brake cleaner?