STP filter seal

[bobfather99]

Finally using up my AZ STP filter/Quaker State conventional sale stuff...

Just changed out the second STP filter, off of two different cars. Ive noticed that the seal pops off very easy from a used one, much more than the QS/Proline/Purolators Im used to.

The filter worked just fine and did seal perfectly, just had the observation of the seal popping off the filter when pulled off. I still wouldnt hesitate to use STP again....

Anyone else noticed this, or is this a problem experienced in other brands???

 

[Pete C.]

It's not any kind of a problem, in any way, shape, or form. Unless of course YOU don't check to make sure the GASKET didn't stick to the filter mount, then it becomes a problem.

 

[Gary Allan]

PETE!!! Where you been, pal?!! Good to see you're still with the quick ..so to speak

 

[ThirdeYe]

It seems like every SuperTech I use has that issue -- the gasket falls off VERY easily. Even brand new, I had one fall off on me before I even installed it onto the car. I thought it was a defect so I returned it and the next one did the same thing, turns out you can just push it back onto the filter and it'll still seal fine.

 

[Gary Allan]

Some are an (almost) interference fit. Others are like "regiving birth" putting them back in. Others have dimples that appear to provide a bit of an obstacle to removal ..and others just sit there.