So, I ordered a pair of Baldwin b1431's for my civic, but now I am not so sure. Do I use them for my next two oil changes, or do I cut one of them open when it arrives and then post pictures of the filters before and after use? I am but a poor family man, but I do notice a lack of Baldwin pictures on the site.
Baldwin b1431. What to do?
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Baldwin filter is good, no need to cut open an unused one to post picture. Just use it for 6-7k miles than cut open when change it out on the next oil change.
There are pictures posted - do a search -but They dont tell much anyway. I bought a larger form factor Clarecore parent hasting/baldwin though Federated Auto Supply. It was a "jobber grade" 2 buck part and had very little media and low pleat count. It didnt work well. I only use Wix and Delco (non-ecore) these days (ex: 09forester - I use the OEM replacement honeywell as it doesnt leak around the gasket). I would like to use the wix 51356 but it leaks.
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Cut open a used filter. don't waste a new one.
They are great filters.
They are great filters.
If it were me I would cut it open... but then again I like cutting open new filters.
Use them.
Originally Posted By: Texan4Life
If it were me I would cut it open... but then again I like cutting open new filters.
Me too!
Here's a Baldwin I cut today. I got it for cheap a few years ago and wasn't going to use it anyhow:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2152181&#Post2152181
If it were me I would cut it open... but then again I like cutting open new filters.
Me too!
Here's a Baldwin I cut today. I got it for cheap a few years ago and wasn't going to use it anyhow:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2152181&#Post2152181
Originally Posted By: moviedave
I haven't had problems with the 51356 (actually the NG 1356) on either my civic or my father's 09 fit? Has it been a recurring problem with you?
Just ran it once ( 2 days) on the 09 forester. Subaru have (reportedly) high volume oil pumps. It leaked at the base gasket. Subuaru use P-ring gasketing on OEM service part so they wont leak.
I haven't had problems with the 51356 (actually the NG 1356) on either my civic or my father's 09 fit? Has it been a recurring problem with you?
Just ran it once ( 2 days) on the 09 forester. Subaru have (reportedly) high volume oil pumps. It leaked at the base gasket. Subuaru use P-ring gasketing on OEM service part so they wont leak.
This leak was a gasket to mounting face leak. The Filter was purchased through a small auto parts store and it may have been in stock for a decade. The gasket was somewhat dry and hard and deformed though it was tightened not beyond spec. It may have just been a one-off oddball problem ....
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
...It may have just been a one-off oddball problem ....
Ya. Probably so. Not too much goes wrong with the gaskets unless they got a metal burr under them or something.
One thing for sure, all brands occasionally have a problem.
...It may have just been a one-off oddball problem ....
Ya. Probably so. Not too much goes wrong with the gaskets unless they got a metal burr under them or something.
One thing for sure, all brands occasionally have a problem.
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