Mobil 1 oil filter is M1-210, correct? WTF, it doesn't fit!!

[allmotorTA]

Edit: I'm just gonna roll with it... I think that's how it is supposed to look. It's sealing....



I thought 03 cobra mobil 1 filters are M1-210... Well, I threaded it on and it is not long enough. It is hand tight, but the end with the rubber seal is still almost a quarter of an inch from making contact. Check out the pics: What's the deal? I called 3 places and they confirmed M1-210 was the correct one...

 

[03gobluecobra]

I've used an M210 filter 3 times now with no problem. I guess i'll check mine to see how close it touches. You sure the right filter was in the right box?

 

[03gobluecobra]

Here's a pic of mine. You caught me at a good time, I am actually doing an oil change right now. There appear to be no oil leaks on mine. Hopefully this is ok.

 

[allmotorTA]

Mine's fine. It just looks a little weird with that gap at the end..

 

[Frederick Brown]

Allmotor TA make sure you didnt leave on the other O ring gasket from the old filter. Fred

 

[allmotorTA]

I didn't. It's fine, it just looks funny, I think it's just the characteristic of the design.

 

[2814v]

The ford fl-820s is just as good, cheaper and it dont look funny.

 

[Big Casino]

I use Mobil 1 but I get the Motorcraft FL820s filter. It is a nice filter for $3.

 

[DPS]

Mobil oil filters are made by Champion. They filter down to 10 microns and are better built than the FL 820.

:beer:

 

[caveman6666]

By the time the pictures load, it'll have stopped leaking.

 

[SnakeBit]

I always wet the o-ring with oil before installing it (and I also prefill the filter with oil). I have found that it helps with sealing, plus the oil prevents it from sticking to the housing when the filter is changed.