Pulled this air filter from service on inspection. Been installed only about 3000 miles. Its a Nissan branded Mahle. I know its Mahle because it matches the Mahle branded one what went back in, right down to the Jig marks from assembly.
What causes this? Defective gasket material?
It didn't fully split so no harm, but I pulled from service. I replaced with a Mahle filter I had on the shelf. I will check it soon also. I actually tried to replace it with a Denso filter, but the gasket was much more dense and very difficult to get the filter box closed. Since this car is driven by my daughter who is 100 miles away, I didn't want any issues in case someone else might open it some day. I will use that one in my truck next time.
Guess I am in search of a different brand again. I used nothing but Wix until they stopped with the metal mesh backing. This is the Mahle / OEM. Denso as mentioned is a little difficult to fit?
What causes this? Defective gasket material?
It didn't fully split so no harm, but I pulled from service. I replaced with a Mahle filter I had on the shelf. I will check it soon also. I actually tried to replace it with a Denso filter, but the gasket was much more dense and very difficult to get the filter box closed. Since this car is driven by my daughter who is 100 miles away, I didn't want any issues in case someone else might open it some day. I will use that one in my truck next time.
Guess I am in search of a different brand again. I used nothing but Wix until they stopped with the metal mesh backing. This is the Mahle / OEM. Denso as mentioned is a little difficult to fit?