# Unicorn oil filter...

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [June 28, 2011, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142 "2011-06-28T09:39:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 4, 2011, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/46 "2011-07-04T09:05:30Z")

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> [@WTB 94-01 2dr teg driver side qtr panel](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-94-01-2dr-teg-driver-side-qtr-panel/43489/7):
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> Those of you who care and are particular about filters oil etc, one thing that should be closely inspected is the threads on the inside of your new filter. Its a habit of mine to clean them because there is often a surprising amount of metal shavings on them.
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> Being the outlet of the filter it will result in immediate unfiltered SHIT headed right for the soft outer bearing layers to get deposited or scratch them up a little. Ok, maybe i’m being a little dramatic there but take a look… no matter what brand it is. Next time I get a really good one I’ll post a pic in this thread.

See it all the time with the bigger filters at work.

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