I did cut open an oe filter! Their was very tightly packed white cotton in it, with small cotton shell peices. I looked at a Wix filter it was made in India so I doubt it is any better.

I am running an oe filter because it was the best we found. Don't run a Fram, I tried one for 500 miles because on member found clean cotton inside, but my oil pressure dropped with that junk filter. This is why I am installing a Frantz this winter.

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