Which of the following lube oil filters would be considered acceptable for use with today's high detergent additive type oils?

Correct Answer: Option D — Cotton waste packed in perforated metal containers or cylindrical cartridges.

High-detergent oils contain additives that keep contaminants in suspension. Filters using Fuller's earth or chemically treated materials can strip these additives, degrading oil quality. Cotton waste or cellulose-based cartridges are preferred as they effectively trap particulates without removing essential chemical additives, maintaining the oil's performance characteristics per marine lubrication standards.