What a shock to find a element in the new filter box. Now where to put it? 2.2 08

 

Here's where to put it

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/maintenance-upkeep-50/how-change-your-own-oil-10546/

 

you can take that filter of yours and stick it where the sun dont shine....


right up under the hood cus that's where it goes...yep!

 

looks like the write up didnt mention replacing the o-ring on the filter cap.

I think the authoir just forgot to mention it, but the filter element should come with a new filter cap o-ring. Change that, and smear a little new oil around the o-ring to prevent any tearing as it goes in.

 

Why replace the o-ring if its still in good shape?

 

...I always replace any o-ring when a new one is supplied. If it's subjected to corrosives, pressure, heat cycles, expansion and compression, and is made of silicone or rubber, all I ask is...

why NOT change it? The filter comes with a new one. And if the old one should fail, it'll cause a bigger mess than the current drain plug design

Just my 2 cents.

 

Whats wrong with the current drain plug design???
Works just like all drain plugs, you have to hit the drain pan or get a bigger pan

 

The AC Delco filters that I buy do not come with an o-ring. I think only Wix filters come with the spare o-ring.

 

Thank you Black Rose....I was thinking the same thing.

Purchased a dozen Delco filters so far (shared with friends). NONE came with the "gasket". Not that it's not a bad idea.




Oh you know...I think if you purchase the Delco filter that comes with the filter cannister lid, they also provide the o-ring.

 

The Pure One filters I buy don't have the o ring. It also looked fine and sealed well since then. The o-ring itself does not touch oil.