Purolator filter quality issue? is this supposed to be like this?

[Zach_1985]

Purolator red filter. Is that supposed to be off center like that?

 

[Warstud]

Of course not ..... probably not an issue tho .

 

[blufeb95]

I wouldn't risk it if the spring is loose and the filter element has been able to shift and the ADBV is off center there's a risk the adbv can let go and block the oil passage.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Get a refund or replacement.

 

[Warstud]

Purolator red filter. Is that supposed to be off center like that?

Does your vehicle require one ?
How does your filter mount ? Holes up or down ?

 

[OVERKILL]

Of course not ..... probably not an issue tho .

I'd say it's a big issue, the leaf spring appears to be offset at the bottom, so the bottom of the media stack isn't sealing against it, there's a gap. That's a big problem.

 

[Warstud]

I'd say it's a big issue, the leaf spring appears to be offset at the bottom, so the bottom of the media stack isn't sealing against it, there's a gap. That's a big problem.

Maybe your right ..... I thought he was referring to the ADBV being off center . But yeah .... it looks like it's all off center . Not Good .

 

[Chris142]

What is the build date on that pos?

 

[Warstud]

What is the build date on that pos?

China 3/25/1895

 

[Zach_1985]

China 3/25/1895

 

[Zach_1985]

Getting a refund on this filter. Went to O'Reilly and got a microguard.

 

[researcher]

Getting a refund on this filter. Went to O'Reilly and got a microguard.

Can't go wrong with the Premium Guard made microgard!

 

[OLEJOE]

China 3/25/1895

China makes better filters than that by accident. I run from Purolator and Mann-Hummel filters.

 

[DannyM]

View attachment 187000

Just as I figured made in USA . .. and thanks for that photo !

 

[Sayjac]

Personally, never before seen a Purolator or Purolator made filter with that type bypass design. That type design looks more like one commonly used by Champ Labs only the blue composite type poppet is reversed, inside tube. I'm curious, what is the filter application number, date code and where was it purchased? Could be a new design M&H using I suppose.

In any case, if in doubt as mentioned, return for refund or replacement with prior inspection.

 

[Urshurak776]

Not too bad considering the filter was manufactured 129 years ago. Rubber would be suspect for sure…

 

[hawkdriver]

That style of bypass valve/leaf spring assembly is installed backwards in that filter. Prongs should face the bottom of the can. The element is not sealed at all and would allow unfiltered oil to pass continuously.

 

[OLEJOE]

That style of bypass valve/leaf spring assembly is installed backwards in that filter. Prongs should face the bottom of the can. The element is not sealed at all and would allow unfiltered oil to pass continuously.

Green New Design !!!

 

[ZeeOSix]

That style of bypass valve/leaf spring assembly is installed backwards in that filter. Prongs should face the bottom of the can. The element is not sealed at all and would allow unfiltered oil to pass continuously.

Good catch ... yes, the leaf spring with bypass valve is backwards. Bypass valve won't work at all. And yes, the guts are probably loose too. Complete disaster. Hope it doesn't get sold to someone else.

 

[blufeb95]

Good catch ... yes, the leaf spring with bypass valve is backwards. Bypass valve won't work at all. And yes, the guts are probably loose too. Complete disaster. Hope it doesn't get sold to someone else.

With the spring should be shaped it would be in permeant bypass if it's upside down.