First (break-in) oil change. . .and some observations.

[rowemesp]

Here is a few shots of mine. I was not sure of which side you wanted to see.
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Yeah, it's the driver side of the air filter housing, where the lugs from the upper part slide the slots of the lower part. I don't see the openings in your pics but the pics aren't really from the correct angle. If you had a small mirror it would be easier to see what I'm talking about. Find the lugs / slots I'm talking about and you should be able to see the orange filter seal. Thanks for the pics! --Rob

 

[Mlarv5]

Yeah, it's the driver side of the air filter housing, where the lugs from the upper part slide the slots of the lower part. I don't see the openings in your pics but the pics aren't really from the correct angle. If you had a small mirror it would be easier to see what I'm talking about. Find the lugs / slots I'm talking about and you should be able to see the orange filter seal. Thanks for the pics! --Rob

I will look at that area tomorrow when the sun is up.

 

[Rustypipes12]

Champ filters actually make some of the Fram filters along with some OEMs to spec. If you go to Rock Auto.com you can get Champ xl filters dirt cheap delivered. I buy them six at a time since I change my oil every 4k. They filter 99% down to 20 microns and I've used them for years!

 

[Mlarv5]

Well mine looks the same, so I am guessing it is normal, since I haven't opened mine yet.

 

[rowemesp]

Well mine looks the same, so I am guessing it is normal, since I haven't opened mine yet.
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Thanks for checking it for me! I assumed it was the way it's designed to be, but it's always helpful to have another reference to compare to. That being said, I could see how the gasket seal of various non-OEM filters could allow contaminants to enter the filter housing if the gasket wasn't thick enough. Something to consider when shopping for air filters.