Ok to use older Purolator filter? Pic in post

[ziggy]

Saw this on eBay.ive always wanted too use one of these older puros! Think it's safe? I do a ton of stop n go driving. Think it's risky,media inside? It's gotta be from pre 2010..

 

[ZeeOSix]

Only one way to find out for sure. Even if it looks Ok on the outside, who knows besides Superman using X-ray vision what it looks like inside.

What's the eBay seller's price?

 

[billt460]

Saw this on eBay.ive always wanted too use one of these older puros! Think it's safe? I do a ton of stop n go driving. Think it's risky,media inside? It's gotta be from pre 2010..

I highly doubt there is anything wrong with that filter, assuming it resided in the original box since it was manufactured. (And who would store a oil filter in something other than its original box?)

The only exception I would make is if it had ever gotten wet, which I doubt because the box would show some evidence of that.

 

[Lubener]

I wouldn't hesitate using it. Some believe they disintegrate when they get older. I haven't seen any actual proof of that.

 

[Gyro Gearloose]

That does look like the box for the last white can purolator I recall using back when they were having um.....integrity issues. I wouldn't put a white can purolator on a lawn mower.

 

[Deleted member 89374]

I do a ton of stop n go driving. Think it's risky,media inside?

Why risk it? Just buy a new filter that was manufactured within the last 12 months. Even if that filter is perfectly okay, it's from another era. I would err on the side of caution. Cars, engines, they aren't cheap. Filters on the other hand are still affordable.

 

[blupupher]

If it was already sitting on your shelf, then sure, use it, but there is no reason to order it off e-bay for an unknown condition filter.
I am sure there are plenty of options available local for not all that much.
For <$3, you can run to Walmart and get a Supertech ST3387A filter.

 

[billt460]

If it was already sitting on your shelf, then sure, use it, but there is no reason to order it off e-bay for an unknown condition filter.
I am sure there are plenty of options available local for not all that much.
For

This is a good point. Just go to Wal-Mart and you can buy all the oil filters you want in several different brands. All for a good price. And they're all straight from the factory. No need to mess with E-Bay.

 

[ziggy]

I always liked the blue box,its advertising.97.5% at 20 microns is very good!white filter.nwver used one .
Seller is selling for $3.00. Offered $2.60. sh $5.95.its too much for that filter. Just really wanted too run one but know it's risk. The media is cellulose multi layer not synthetic.so Thier a chance media is deteorated.wanted too show n ask here everyone's expertise.fun days of Purolator are gone.used too get those filters Walmart for $3

 

[bullwinkle]

I always liked the blue box,its advertising.97.5% at 20 microns is very good!white filter.nwver used one .
Seller is selling for $3.00. Offered $2.60. sh $5.95.its too much for that filter. Just really wanted too run one but know it's risk. The media is cellulose multi layer not synthetic.so Thier a chance media is deteorated.wanted too show n ask here everyone's expertise.fun days of Purolator are gone.used too get those filters Walmart for $3

$8.55 is about $9 more than it is worth! I would only use one for a super short flush OCI, they're too flimsy to run for long.

 

[Deleted member 89374]

I would only use one for a super short flush OCI, they're too flimsy to run for long.

Ah, it must be from the "Tearolator" era.

 

[ziggy]

I know.i already knew it was way overpriced. I never used one of those puros.but always wanted too.its a one time thing3,400 or 3,700 mile use in 6 month timeframe thing.

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

Saw exact same Purolator products on out home and ranch store yesterday.

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

You're feeling nostalgic for an old, standard-grade oil filter? Really?

 

[bullwinkle]

Shame you're not a little closer, I have some Purolator Classic white box filters that I will likely donate to a charity mechanic (in Covington, KY) that does oil changes & other work for single mothers, elderly/disabled people, and other people that need car help. Don't have any L10111s, though.

 

[mpack88]

I'm actually using a couple of old filters from that era. Haven't had any problems.