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WRX Oil Filter Dissection
Disassembly and inspection of the original oil filter after the engine's first 3000 miles.


The exterior of the OEM filter showing all external markings.

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The disassembly and what's inside.
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This is a sample of what drained out of the filter.  Some of these particles were ferrous metal and attracted to a magnet but most of it is dirt and sand. Also recovered from inside the filter was a fairly large metal shaving (~1/2" long), unfortunately it was lost before it could be photographed.
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