Oil filter question

[Eagle]

Just did an oil change and wondered is the orange wrap around on the filter suppose to be left on, i assumed it was so left it, correct?

Example if you dont know what i mean

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Oil...QQcmdZViewItem

[shogun]

yep, must be left on, of course.

[Eagle]

, never seen any other filters like that, suppose to be a primary filter or something or large particles ?

[Podmore]

If it's made of stretchy diamond patterned plastic that slips off quite easily it's merely a transit protection and should definitely NOT be left on. Probably unlikely to do damage unless it melts into the filter and blocks it ......

[e34.535i.sport]

I'm worried now - i changed mine a while back and i think i ripped the paper thing off, should i change it again? Sorry to impose on the thread - bit worried now.

[pingu]

I suspect it's there to hold the paper pleats in place and to protect the filter during manufacture/transit. Any other ideas anyone?

[zhandax]

I have seen other filters like this in which it is intended to stay on. If you do not want to worry about it, buy Mann filters which come in a box and do not have the orange wrap. I got 4 of them from Drivewire for $44.48 delivered which is about the same as the guy on eBay gets with shipping.

[BigKriss]

they are around usd$5 from bma, mann brand also.

I have seen other filters like this in which it is intended to stay on. If you do not want to worry about it, buy Mann filters which come in a box and do not have the orange wrap. I got 4 of them from Drivewire for $44.48 delivered which is about the same as the guy on eBay gets with shipping.

[Ross]

I don't know what sort of filter you are speaking of, the ones pictured in the auction are intended for that covering to remain on.

[e34.535i.sport]

bought it from BMW themselves and took the paper off - surely this would rip and cause a blockage? The onei took out didn't have one on so i thought it would be ok?