[NickD]

Oil filter for the 454 CID engine is huge, only a $1.75 for a top brand filter.

Sure getting robbed for this piece of paper for the Cruze. Opened up one of those large cans to see what the inside looks like, heck of a lot more filter than these tiny little things. Doesn't seem right. Manual claims these cartridges are more environmentally friendly and economical. Gathering the guy that wrote this didn't go shopping.

 

[MP81]

Injection-molding the plastic housing is a lot more expensive than stamping steel for your typical can oil filter.

The cartridge filters work fantastic, and sit in the engine, rather than being external and hanging off it - so less oil is needed. They're also a bit lighter, and easier to package. They filter just as well, if not better. But yes, they do cost more.

I usually pick up a Delco filter for the Cav for under $4 at Advance Auto, while my Cobalt's filter runs about $7-8 for the Delco. It evens out, since I run the Cobalt's oil twice as long.

 

[Vetterin]

Interesting concept...

This concept has been around for many years and for a few cars it IS helpful (as is the oil filter relocation kit) however for our cars.......not so much!

 

[atikovi]

Great idea for Honda owners. Constantly pulling out threads on Honda aluminum oil pans.

Double for first generation Insight owners with magnesium pans.