Wanted to see what the oil and filter looked like on a new-to-me 2009 BMW X5 3.0i.
Filter didn't look too bad(other than tufts of media on the inside), but the o-rings were really hard/brittle.
So, I had a new filter and decided to go ahead and change now. When I tried to remove the o-rings the small one was so brittle that it basically disintegrated.
Has anyone had that experience with Carquest, or any other cartridges?
I am wondering if this o-ring hadn't been replaced for several OCI.
Another weird thing - every image I find on the inter webs shows a completely different design for this part number. So, I am wondering how long it has been in this car!
Made in China. What could go wrong?
Filter didn't look too bad(other than tufts of media on the inside), but the o-rings were really hard/brittle.
So, I had a new filter and decided to go ahead and change now. When I tried to remove the o-rings the small one was so brittle that it basically disintegrated.
Has anyone had that experience with Carquest, or any other cartridges?
I am wondering if this o-ring hadn't been replaced for several OCI.
Another weird thing - every image I find on the inter webs shows a completely different design for this part number. So, I am wondering how long it has been in this car!
Made in China. What could go wrong?