Changed oil & filter today.. Is this bad?

[Mesalm]

The filter glue was separated the top from the bottom. I don't know when it happened in the 3,000 miles since it was installed.

[Father Of Giants]

What brand filter is it?

[Diseasel300]

I certainly wouldn't call it good, but the filter housing should have kept it pressed together to prevent any real damage or bypassing.

Definitely share the brand of filter.

[Mesalm]

Yes Diseasel 300 you are probably right about it being pressed together by the housing I didn't think of that. Filter was MANN PF1055/1X

[97 SL320]

I would not call it a major disaster, as stated the can holds everything together.

Remember, on a cold start the oil filter is being bypassed because the oil is too thick, this would be a far greater volume than any leakage on the current filter.

[SD Blue]

I wouldn't be too quick to condemn the manufacturer of the filter.

Consider how many hands could have dropped it before it even got to you.

[97 SL320]

An additional thought. Have you used any oil additive / flush chemical / diesel fuel at the last oil change?

[Mesalm]

Good thought, The only thing I can think of that may have compromised the glue is using a few oz. of Marvel mystery oil, and seldomly, Seafoam in the fuel tank with refueling. This could have by blow-by gotten into the crankcase oil.

[97 SL320]

A few oz ( 2 or 3 ) of MMO isn't likely to cause a problem. . . or produce any benefit.

The fuel additive isn't a likely source of problem due to the dilution rate in fuel and amount that would make it's way to the oil and be diluted again.

[Mxfrank]

Originally Posted by Father Of Giants

What brand filter is it?

That's a Mann.

[Diesel911]

If the rubber seals were intact on the paper element portion of the filter there should be no issues.

What goes through the upper part/bypass section of the filter goes back into the crankcase.

[andrewjtx]

Originally Posted by Mxfrank

That's a Mann.

Supposed to say, that's a Mann, baby. /austinpowers

[spock505]

The filter element looks far too small for housing, what engine?

[vstech]

I’ve seen that on many oil changes

I use Hastings now...

[Mxfrank]

Originally Posted by spock505

The filter element looks far too small for housing, what engine?

That's a normal sized filter for cars earlier than your '96.