ProLine 14459 Cut-open -- a few surprises

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Here are some pics of a ProLine 14459 that was taken off of my Integra, it was used for 3,000 miles (70% highway). A few observations: There was a big glob of glue stuck to the end cap on one side. Also, since this is a Purolator clone, I'm surprised to see no assembly string around the pleats. This is the first purolator I've seen without the string. Any thoughts on that? Also, this is the first oil filter I've cut open among three different cars where the pleats actually weren't all bent out of shape. A SuperTech I used for 2,500 miles of mostly city driving had the pleats all bent up and spaced unevenly. Still, very impressed with this filter and no other issues to report. Instant oil pressure every time, no strange start-up noises, and seems well put together aside from that spot of glue. For the price, I highly recommend it.

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I love Purolator oil filters and I got about 20 of them in my stash. I think the assembly string is only used on the larger oil filters.

I just finished an 18K filter change interval (6k OCI's) using the oversized L-24458 on a Civic and now that I see your pictures.......I wished that I cut it open to see how the media looked.
 
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
I think the assembly string is only used on the larger oil filters.

right,only in the larg filters is what i've seen also..
 
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