Thank you!

I'm not sure if I have any way of doing the solvent thing safely right now, but I can definitely do the further teardown. I have a few other brands I can throw in and I'm working on a big oil filter video that should come out some time later in the year that will touch on this subject as well.

I would hang on to the old one for a while just in case, but if it's a decent one you bought, having it not just clean but all fresh parts is a nice way to go! EGR valves are put through real demanding work with all those heat cycles and the carbon/soot build-up.

@@CarsSimplified you are awesome. Thank you. :)

Definitely seems like a safe way to go! I also saw the OEM Subaru filter at Wal-Mart recently and picked one up. It was one of the black Tokyo Roki (nice) filters, but not the sought after made in Japan version.

Indeed, I have been digging deep into the oil filter market lately, and while I haven't found any more sketchy sources, people do seem to come across them from time to time! I am hoping to have an in-depth video on the subject later this year!

@@CarsSimplified I know companies try to figure out how they can save a few dollars here and there. But I definitely was not impressed with this Morocco oil filter build for sure. Genuine or counterfeit. That should be some good content for sure. Looking forward to it!

I always check who is the seller under the "Sold by" and if they comply with Amazon's standard return policy before purchasing. Although, idk if Amazon will glady accept return for already used oil filter but maybe its more likely if it can clearly be proven its an counterfeit.

@@Poorgeniu5 Definitely a good policy!

Dealers definitely seem like a reliable source for genuine parts! Somewhat recently Subaru had some supply issues with oil filters so there are a lot of different "genuine" filter numbers out there now for my Crosstrek. Baldwin seems to be going for the professional market, so I never see them in the typical retailers near me.

Engine cranking can certainly drop the voltage a lot, with your range definitely being possible, but it also varies with battery condition. I am not sure how common 5V fuel injectors are (I believe most are 12V) but the controller is likely running at 5V. I don't recall if I mentioned it in the video, but the way a lot of voltage regulators work, if the voltage supplied to them drops too close to 5V, the output voltage that should be at 5V begins to drop. It may be something like 6V input means 4.8V output, but it will depend on the voltage regulator component used, and that's generally well beyond what most people are diagnosing. Digging up spec sheets for individual components can be done, but it's often time consuming.

I don't always accomplish those things but it's what I aim for. Thanks!

I'm not sure what you mean; are you asking what button I was pressing when the battery in the key fob was dead/out? The start/stop button of the car. If the car's 12v battery is dead, nothing is going to start it without a jump start or new battery.

@@CarsSimplified I was confused - I see now what you were doing. thank you for the video...

Thank you!

@privatename8888 Depends. This video addresses the filters that have arrows stating "airflow" Perhaps your arrows were instructing to point up (not marked airflow).

I definitely would have preferred to have had the footage of the inside of a spin-on ready to go, but I made up my mind that the core of a different type of filter (that was already recorded) conveyed the idea of a metal core well enough for a few seconds of footage.

Champion makes OEM filters for Ford, Mopar, and autozone’s house brand STP. I trust Mann/ Wix. They’re better made. Along with MAHLE too

@@jhon44mat use mahle gaskets, don't have a supplier for their filters. I use anything made in Gastonia by wix, mann and Hummel, or microgard(wix house brand for O'Reilly's)

@@jhon44matbetter made than what?

@@u_s_e_rname .....than champ....what did you miss I think it's pretty obvious what brand we are talking about.

Yeah, the Champ filter I got was... Concerningly inexpensive. The walls don't feel particularly thin (I've encountered quick lube store brand filters that are definitely thinner) but it is likely going to exist just as a prop in the future.

Thank you!

Thank you, that's great to hear!