HAVE YOU KEPT THE CARTRIDGE FILTER CENTRE SLEEVE?

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HAVE YOU KEPT THE CARTRIDGE FILTER CENTRE SLEEVE?

CAN AFFECT

Cartridge-style oil filter elements commonly fitted to a number of Toyota and Lexus vehicles where the OEM centre sleeve is incorporated into the oil filter cap, but can dislodge during routine service, and accidentally be thrown away.

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AFFECTED APPLICATIONS:

LEXUS RX, IS, GS; TOYOTA Aurion, Camry, Kluger, RAV4

WHAT TO LOOK FOR:

  • Missing the OEM perforated centre sleeve when installing a new filter cartridge – The centre Sleeve is also known as oil filter support tube, core, or spigot

  • The sleeve attaches/locates in a groove at the bottom of the oil filter cap (Refer Image: No.01)

  • The sleeve can be dislodged during removal of the existing filter – with it remaining captive in the old cartridge filter, and easily thrown away. (Refer Image: No.02)

WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
Image No. 01

OUTCOME:

  • Failure to re-install the OEM perforated centre sleeve commonly results in twisting of the new cartridge element, potentially crushing the filter during operation. (Refer Images: No.03 & No.04)

  • Distorting the filter adversely effects the flow properties of the filter.

  • If the filter is to collapse, engine oil could flow unfiltered into the engine. (Refer Image: No.05)

  • Allowing unfiltered oil to circulate through an engine can cause significant engine damage and /or possible failure.

OUTCOME:
Image No. 02

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE:

  • Workshops have been known to accidentally discard the perforated sleeve when discarding the old filter

  • Be aware that cartridge filters often utilize a centre sleeve, a component of the oil cap housing.

  • Always check the old filter before discarding, and ensure the centre sleeve has not dislodged and become stuck in the old filter

  • When replacing either R2620P, R2648P, R2651P or R2664P, ensure the perforated core/ sleeve remains correctly located inside the filter cap. (Refer Images: No.06, 07 & 08)

  • Perforated centre sleeves are not available as a separate part. A complete, new replacement filter housing must be purchased from the OEM

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE:
Image No. 03

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