Any problems using a dented oil filter?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
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From: Collegeville PA
Any problems using a dented oil filter?
I changed my oil yesterday and while tightening the oil filter with this new wrench, I put a 1/2" dent in the side towards the bottom :eek: :rolleyes: . Just curious if this is ok :confused:
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Le Mans Master
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From: Castro Valley Calif.
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Re: Any problems using a dented oil filter? (Triple Black 88)
Hi Steve, good looking wheels ya got there :D
I did this many years ago and was told the only difference would be a minute volume reduction in the filter's capacity.........in other words, no prob!!!
I did this many years ago and was told the only difference would be a minute volume reduction in the filter's capacity.........in other words, no prob!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Any problems using a dented oil filter? (Triple Black 88)
1/2" deep or 1/2" long? If it's deep, then you could have moved the filter material or the antiback flow or otherwise disturbed the inards. I would change it for the few bucks of a new filter.
If it's a shallow dent, I wouldn't worry about it.
If it's a shallow dent, I wouldn't worry about it.
Pro
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From: Nashua NH
Re: Any problems using a dented oil filter? (Triple Black 88)
10 dollars for a new filter and a nice piece of mind....how much for a new motor??? :eek:
It just seems like a cheap insurance policy.
I've seen heavy truck filters go south with dents. Granted, they run around 100 PSI at highway speed, but I wouldn't take the chance.
My $.02
It just seems like a cheap insurance policy.
I've seen heavy truck filters go south with dents. Granted, they run around 100 PSI at highway speed, but I wouldn't take the chance.
My $.02
Team Owner
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Re: Any problems using a dented oil filter? (Triple Black 88)
I used to change my own oil and mangled a few comming out but can't remember denting one going in.
Indeed I don't think a shallow dent would be a problem so long as oil pressure is normal but ... it is cheap insurance to put in a new one.
Indeed I don't think a shallow dent would be a problem so long as oil pressure is normal but ... it is cheap insurance to put in a new one.
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