Better wavy than torn. My Super premium 14 dollar Filtech racing Honda filter ripped a couple pleats at the glue point.
In a Winter run in my old Nisssan Rogue. And that never got idled and it got a full warmup in a 45 minute commute, But dozens and dozens of sub freezing starts.
Is this a short tripper or with long idle times?
That's usually an indication of moisture in the oil; paper does OK with just oil - just not water and oil.
I guess it makes a case for synthetic and fibreglass media. instead of majority wood pulp and cotton rag.
are these old Pre-Fram Champion Labs?
Remember this Champion Labs brand that was popular in the 70's and 80's :
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