When did you last see a gunked-up oil filter?

When did you last see a gunked-up oil filter?

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Ozzie Osmond

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Wednesday 7th August 2013
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Inspired by some of the extended service interval threads I'm wondering when anyone last saw a gunky oil filter. Mine always seem to come out of the car looking brand new.

Ozzie Osmond

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21,189 posts

247 months

Wednesday 7th August 2013
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ffhard said:
... customers topping up with the "best value" oil that Tesco's or Halfords will sell them!

The point being that if the filter looks clogged up then you've left it too long. The whole point of servicing is to replace items BEFORE they cause a problem.
Yes, that's what interests me. I run my cars long on their service intervals but always using proper modern oils. The impression I get is that these expensive oils really do work.

Ozzie Osmond

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21,189 posts

247 months

Thursday 8th August 2013
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I'm intrigued by these occurrences of failed filter elements. Do we know if they are junk bought on ebay or something else?

My own opinion is that it's never worth fitting any oil filter other than OEM or at least a very reputable brand from a very reputable supplier. No point risking your engine for the sake of a £5 saving on the filter.