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Old 04-23-2021, 11:21 AM   #1
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Yeah, that's the one problem with those: easy inspection of filter contents is no longer possible.

There are 'can opener' tools that are specifically for opening up standard, spin on filters. I've just not gotten one yet.
You are getting better/finer particle filtration and 100% filtration in exchange for 15 seconds of labor to see the filter media for inspection….seems like a worthwhile trade off.
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Old 04-23-2021, 03:41 PM   #2
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You are getting better/finer particle filtration and 100% filtration in exchange for 15 seconds of labor to see the filter media for inspection….seems like a worthwhile trade off.
Agree. That's why I got one.
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Old 04-23-2021, 03:58 PM   #3
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Just googled for how people do this, this is a nice one how he makes a tool holder out of it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrH92W6ODy4
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Old 04-24-2021, 05:32 AM   #4
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Just googled for how people do this, this is a nice one how he makes a tool holder out of it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrH92W6ODy4
Will give this a try on next oil change!
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