Originally Posted By: Sayjac
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: Sayjac
If that's the inside of the dome pictured and the filter cut open now, any redress that 'might' have been available from K&N is now very likely gone. That's assuming it could/would have been determined to be the cause of the stated engine failure.
While filter manufacture date not exactly old, not exactly new either. Wondering what kind of storage environment it had prior to installation.
They'll probably do nothing since the filter was cut open, even though we know better....
Yes, the Fram rep commenting in this forum last year said quoting, "ALL oil filter companies with no exceptions will not warranty a cut open filter as it cannot be tested at all." Still worth a shot I suppose, but have an out based on that.
I interpreted from reading that the filter was installed in April, that being the case winter road salt 'shouldn't' be a factor. Why I asked about prior storage of the made in 2012 (according to date code) filter prior to installation. 'If' it was in pristine condition on installation, sure is extreme rusting for a filter seeing only normal summer driving use.
It sure looks like it has been in service a lot longer, but anything is possible. What's unfortunate is he gave them the prefect out by cutting that filter open. It would be nice to see the little guy win every once in a while without going through great lengths. I doubt that won't be the case here.
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: Sayjac
If that's the inside of the dome pictured and the filter cut open now, any redress that 'might' have been available from K&N is now very likely gone. That's assuming it could/would have been determined to be the cause of the stated engine failure.
While filter manufacture date not exactly old, not exactly new either. Wondering what kind of storage environment it had prior to installation.
They'll probably do nothing since the filter was cut open, even though we know better....
Yes, the Fram rep commenting in this forum last year said quoting, "ALL oil filter companies with no exceptions will not warranty a cut open filter as it cannot be tested at all." Still worth a shot I suppose, but have an out based on that.
I interpreted from reading that the filter was installed in April, that being the case winter road salt 'shouldn't' be a factor. Why I asked about prior storage of the made in 2012 (according to date code) filter prior to installation. 'If' it was in pristine condition on installation, sure is extreme rusting for a filter seeing only normal summer driving use.
It sure looks like it has been in service a lot longer, but anything is possible. What's unfortunate is he gave them the prefect out by cutting that filter open. It would be nice to see the little guy win every once in a while without going through great lengths. I doubt that won't be the case here.