Oil filter question

[LS6-M22]

I just changed the oil on my car today at 1200 miles. I bought a GM filter that came with a black O ring. When I removed the cartridge cover I noticed the factory O ring was blue and slightly fatter than the one that came with the GM filter I bought at a GM dealer. It also seemed like it was more dense (less pliable) then the replacement one. I tried to remove the factory O ring but it was stuck on and almost looked form fitted. I came to the conclusion that in order for me to remove it I will have to cut it off. I ended up just leaving it on in fear that the new one may not seat as well as the factory one. Is it possible that the factory switched to a non removable O ring? My car was made October 2012 as a 13 model 1.4 turbo. Thanks for any feedback on this.

 

[GeneralZod]

Not totally sure, however I would say it will always be removable. I wouldn't be surprised if there are two OEM filter types. I am also sure both work fine.

The bigger question, why change oil so soon?

 

[LS6-M22]

I figured that the first oil change has a lot of break in particles and assembly lube.I always changed my oil the first time at around 1000 miles on a new car then follow the factory routine afterwards.

 

[GeneralZod]

Just follow the manual and drive more, worry less.

 

[1980PontiacWagon]

doing your first oil change at 1000 is good, their have been pictures posted of the metal that is in the oil after the first oil change. The blue o-ring does come off, get a small pocket screwdriver and it pops right off, sometimes they are a little stuck, but you are supposed to change them EVERY time.

 

[sonic24740]

doing your first oil change at 1000 is good, their have been pictures posted of the metal that is in the oil after the first oil change. The blue o-ring does come off, get a small pocket screwdriver and it pops right off, sometimes they are a little stuck, but you are supposed to change them EVERY time.

What he said.. ^^^^

and I also changed my oil early. i did it at 1100 i think.. and to be honest. The oil looked like it had 15000 or 20000 miles on it. It was BLACK like BLACK BLACK..
YOU know what I mean...

 

[Dingleberry69]

What he said.. ^^^^

and I also changed my oil early. i did it at 1100 i think.. and to be honest. The oil looked like it had 15000 or 20000 miles on it. It was BLACK like BLACK BLACK..
YOU know what I mean...

Yeah I agree with changing the baby oil in 1000 or so Kms. Just for the peace of mind that you won’t have break in particles in the oil. What I usually do is 1500km for the baby oil change, second oil change after 5k with a full flush (DIY style), and then after that change the oil every 8-10k max. One may think that I’m nuts, that it doesn’t need that much maintenance, but hey, if you shove a boroscope down it’s yap, you’ll see it’s nice n clean in there. Lol. I like to keep my investments meticulously maintained. A little extra on the PMs will only provide more enjoyment over the lifetime of the vehicle which may even be extended by babying it. Lol

 

[ozonetrooper]

There are two types of filters, the cap is either black or brown :