I just had a wix failure that caused the oil light on my subaru to flicker. When I cut it open, the bypass valve looked like it was deforming. I need to be honest though, the previous oil change had gone for almost 10k? Things happen, This oil change only had 2.5k, then light flicker. I honestly think the filter got plugged up a little. And then I used a microguard filer with 100% synthetic! lol, I'm a mechanic that just don't care. I'll either fix it or get a new one. One of my subi's is on it's third engine, their just so cheep and easy.
I was able to talk to a manager today, they didn't have much to say other than the Microgard is their cheaper line and suggested I buy a Wix next time.
Took the filter to O'Reilly today, there wasn't a manager on duty so the employee I talked to said they would leave it for the manager. I will follow up with them to see what they have to say about it.
Thanks, I think I have a Carquest filter on my Altima now, getting close to needing an oil change soon, curious to see how it looks when I cut it open.
