The oil filter is arguably one of the simplest consumables. No one really thinks about how a high-quality filter differs from a fake that looks exactly the same. Yes, and the filter will last up to a year, and probably even a fake will cope with the simple task of cleaning the oil from wear products. You’re right – it sounds like a joke. Failed.
TCCN Automotive Inc. clearly showed all the meanness of fakes. In addition, on a specific example – Toyota Highlander 2008 release, which is considered a very reliable car. But suddenly she had an audible tapping sound at the top of the engine.
Yes, you are right – this is a feature of Toyota’s 3.5 liter V6 engine, valve timing problems that appear from time to time … But this is only due to low oil pressure. In the Highlander examined, VVT-i on three cylinders did not work at all. As a result, the engine had to be disassembled and overhauled.
Before disassembly, the masters decided to check the oil and filter. See in the video how shocked they were when they saw the oil filter broken into pieces (to watch the video in Russian, activate the titles and translate them in the settings). This is what fake looks like. For comparison, the wizard showed what the used original filter should look like.
Due to the fact that the “filter” died earlier than planned, the engine did not have the necessary stable oil pressure. As a result, the VVT-i system did not function properly. Unfortunately for the owner of the car, the system failed.
The owner of the Toyota Highlander swore he bought the oil filter from a trusted store. It’s not that the store is at fault, which suddenly started selling counterfeit goods. His buyer can also be misled.
Photo, video: Youtube
Source: Z R
