Originally posted by NTFDAY
I have a filter similar to the one you are running and it appears to me that yours might be installed backwards.
Nope, it's in there correctly. I had to go and check to be sure.

The chrome ends are labeled in and out. The out end has a recess to recieve the filter insert. I also located the instruction sheet for the Purolator replacement filters just to make sure I didn't have the spindle in backwards too.