I found a defect in a Microgard oil filter.

[@joelnrs]

This is good information. Thanks for posting!

[@user-qb3vi5kk3t]

Get the microgard select Not the cheap one

[@mph6502]

I was able to talk to a manager today, they didn't have much to say other than the Microgard is their cheaper line and suggested I buy a Wix next time.

[@mph6502]

Took the filter to O'Reilly today, there wasn't a manager on duty so the employee I talked to said they would leave it for the manager. I will follow up with them to see what they have to say about it.

[@DayRider76]

I just had a wix failure that caused the oil light on my subaru to flicker. When I cut it open, the bypass valve looked like it was deforming. I need to be honest though, the previous oil change had gone for almost 10k? Things happen, This oil change only had 2.5k, then light flicker. I honestly think the filter got plugged up a little. And then I used a microguard filer with 100% synthetic! lol, I'm a mechanic that just don't care. I'll either fix it or get a new one. One of my subi's is on it's third engine, their just so cheep and easy.

[@stevenbettez2017]

The newer microgards are made by premium guard and are higher build quality look for the Chinese or Vietnam made ones

[@mph6502]

Thanks, I think I have a Carquest filter on my Altima now, getting close to needing an oil change soon, curious to see how it looks when I cut it open.

[@littlet7556]

Did the filter have a bypass valve? I didn't see one on the bottom. Unless it is on the top?

[@mph6502]

I believe it did have a bypass valve in it.

[@JimFrye-ub3kq]

The microgard SELECT is far superior to the standard microgard. The select is as good as any filter out there IMO.

[@mph6502]

@@JimFrye-ub3kq I didn't know there was a select version. I'll look for it next time I'm down there.