Originally Posted By: yonyon
If the cartridge inside a spin-on filter were to collapse like that, wouldn't that effectively put the filter into full bypass? Now, while full bypass for the duration of an oil change interval wouldn't necessarily be the best thing for wear, is there any way that a healthy engine in a street car with decent oil being used in a reasonable manner would blow up as a result of going one reasonable length oil change interval without oil filtration? This guy is not on the level.
I'd say the oil would bypass. Even if people don't believe there is a cut visible in the video, this guy's story is so questionable for other reasons. A vertically smashed filter element, a failed engine and instead of being irate with WIX and filing a claim he cuts the filter open, "sorry, sorry, WIX sorry you had your chance, Fram is better.." give me a break. It's all suspect.