Would you run these? (Amsoil filters)

[Adambomb7777]

To preface, I could be trippin

There is a bit of rust on the baseplates on 2 ea15k51 filters I just received.

Should I worry about it?

They don’t look too bad but such an expensive filter shouldn’t have any rust. The inside looks fine. Both filters were made November of 2022.

I don’t recall ever seeing rust on any filter I’ve ever installed Amsoil or not.

Again, could be trippin

 

[BHopkins]

I would have no problem running them. Once you screw that filter on, the rust will be on the side of flow into the filter. So even if the rust was an issue, it is going to get filtered. And once the filter is filled with oil, the rust isn't going to get any worse.

Use the one with the larger surface rust area now. And apply a film of oil on the bare metal surface of the second filter, to reduce the risk of the rust getting any worse before you use it.

 

[Lubener]

The rust seen is insignificant. I would use them without hesitation.

 

[DemoFly]

Pretty sure that isn't rust.

 

[oldhp]

I would be more worried about the louvers.

 

[Zee09]

Forge onward my friend

 

[fantastic]

Doesn't look too bad & I would run it. It is a bit wild that they've already started rusting & not being that old yet. Were these stored in the garage or something?

 

[oil pan 4]

I saw the title and figured they had dents from ups shipping them.

 

[Oliveoil2]

Yes

 

[bullwinkle]

Stored in a humid environment. This is why the Chinese imports come with plastic on the ends. As long as there's no pitting, I would run them.

 

[Adambomb7777]

Thank you all. I will run these with confidence

 

[Adambomb7777]

Stored in a humid environment. This is why the Chinese imports come with plastic on the ends. As long as there's no pitting, I would run them.

these came from Vegas

 

[Bellavita]

To preface, I could be trippin

There is a bit of rust on the baseplates on 2 ea15k51 filters I just received.

Should I worry about it?

They don’t look too bad but such an expensive filter shouldn’t have any rust. The inside looks fine. Both filters were made November of 2022.

I don’t recall ever seeing rust on any filter I’ve ever installed Amsoil or not.

Again, could be trippin

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They can be used but with what Amsoil charges for their oil filters I'd return them and ask for newer stock without the rust.

 

[Adambomb7777]

So, update. Amsoil agreed to send me 2 new filters free of charge. I just had to send them pics of the rust and the date/product code on the dome. I’m pretty happy. That is excellent customer service

 

[bullwinkle]

So, update. Amsoil agreed to send me 2 new filters free of charge. I just had to send them pics of the rust and the date/product code on the dome. I’m pretty happy. That is excellent customer service

Great CS! Now run them anyway!

 

[RyanY]

Great CS! Now run them anyway!

^this
Just spray some wd40 on a rag and wipe the rust off, then run them.

 

[MSCH]

wont hurt anything.

 

[walterjay]

Use all 4

 

[Adambomb7777]

Another update. The replacement filters are worse lol. I’m just going to use them

 

[fantastic]

Another update. The replacement filters are worse lol. I’m just going to use them

Put a light coat of oil on the baseplate & put them into a zip lock bag until you can use them.