RENKEN RK 2500 TORN! 🤬

[53' Stude]

This filter was off a friends 2019 Chevy Tahoe with 6.0 v-8 engine for almost 5,150 miles. Had whatever oil local shop near me used that was 0w20 and this piece of trash filter. I’m speechless to be honest. I put in some M1 0w20 plain flavor and a AC DELCO PF 63E he supplied. Don’t know who makes these and won’t ever install one. Enjoy the photos

 

[53' Stude]

Sadly, the ADBV was very soft. I’m guessing it’s nitrile but

 

[92saturnsl2]

Looks like a Purolator filter to me, judging by the inlet holes. Curious if anyone can confirm.

 

[OIL_UDDER]

I wonder if that was at the manufacturer or ripped after

 

[53' Stude]

I wonder if that was at the manufacturer or ripped after

Dunno, “Made in China”

 

[ZeeOSix]

Victim of wide pleats which don't do well with oil flow and delta-p bending them sideways.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I wonder if that was at the manufacturer or ripped after

Tore in use, just like many other torn filters posted. Oil flow bends over the wide pleats and they typically tear at the base of the pleat.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Looks like a Purolator filter to me, judging by the inlet holes. Curious if anyone can confirm.

Base looks simialr, but I doubt it was made by Purolator in China.

 

[53' Stude]

ZeeOSix: thanks for all the info sir

 

[slacktide_bitog]

What is the date code from the top of the can?

I agree it looks like a Purolator. They're known for torn media, and the elongated holes on the base plate are very common on Purolators.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I think if it was made by "Purolator" even in China, the can would probably have Mann+Hummel somewhere on the can. China copies designs all the time.

 

[JC1]

Thanks for the cut and post. Never heard of this brand and I would never use one.

 

[53' Stude]

What is the date code from the top of the can?

I agree it looks like a Purolator. They're known for torn media, and the elongated holes on the base plate are very common on Purolators.

There was no date code. All I saw on top of can was “leak tested”

 

[chemman]

Here's an earlier thread on Renken filters:

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/ever-hear-of-renken-filters.308681/

 

[mpgo4th]

Leak tested is classic Premium guard Chinese filter wording. The base plate looks purolator and the bypass looks like wix. Who knows with this one. Great pictures.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

I think if it was made by "Purolator" even in China, the can would probably have Mann+Hummel somewhere on the can. China copies designs all the time.

Yes and now they have a Renkenolator!

 

[NormanBuntz]

A lousy filter sold on the internet? Who knew?

 

[ollie]

It looks like a good filter. Until you get to the globed on glue and torn element. That tear is not good at all!! Thanks for posting this Stude.

 

[53' Stude]

Ollie: you are welcome friend

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Oh my goodness how many more hours does that Chevy have left?