i dropped a StrataPore filter changing my oil the other day and i was wondering if i should use it or trash it. i fell from my truck to the cemet garage. luckily i had another one so i used it for now.

 

Is there any dents in it? if it is not really bad then I would use it. Have used them on big trucks before with small dents and did not hurt a thing. But if it really bothers you then discard it.

 

My Mom always says 'When in doubt, throw it out!'. :-) 'Course, she's referring to foodstuffs, but as mentioned above, if it is a source of worry, you might do just that. I know I'd feel better NOT worrying about it...when I was hauling RV trailers nationwide and clocking 3,000mi + per week, I'd be changing oil every 10 days or so. After one change(where I was unable to see them actually pour in the Rotella-T oil, I thought my oil pressure was weak and the motor seemed to 'rattle' a bit more. !! So, just 2 days later(and only about 20mi due to not leaving town) I had the same Jiffy Lube change it AGAIN and this time watched them pour in the Rotella-T. I know, I know, but I was only using Jiffy Lube() because; A: They were only charging me $1/qt more for the additional 7qts above the $19.99 early-bird special(meaning they were doing the oil/filter/lube for only $28.00 each time! They have since upped the base cost to $59.00 for trucks/RV's); B: I didn't have to go out and buy/drag home the oil & filter; C: I didn't have to get under there and do it; D: I didn't have to dispose of the waste oil/filter, and E: (easily the best reason...) They refilled my washer fluid and vacuumed out the floor along with!! Anyways, even though the service guy asked why would I want to change again it after only 2 days, and I told him 'peace of mind', he just shrugged his shoulders and said 'Whatever.' Point being, I never did worry about the oil after that, and was glad to see my pressure back to normal and no strange noises!! I admit the oil change could have been perfectly good, and I only THOUGHT it MAY have been bad...but eliminating the WORRY in my (admittedly)weird little brain was worth far more than the cost of another oil change, right? Dang...I just re-read all this...I coulda just said 'Better not use it if you might worry about it' and been done, eh? But then...that just wouldn't be me... Cheers!!

 

its fine put it on

 

ok will do.