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    Fram Ultra Synthetic XG6607 (brand new)

    Originally Posted by ZeeOSix I knew you'd make that recurring comment. A seal impression doesn't need to be 1/8" deep all the way around to make a decent seal. And if you've actually cut open to inspect an Ultra, the fit of the leaf spring assy into the hole is actually pretty tight around the...
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    Fram Ultra XG2870A cut open

    Originally Posted by VolkswagenFox21 7000km OCI on my 09 Jetta. This is actually the first Fram oil filter I've ever put on any of my cars. Everything looks just fine and I didn't expect anything to be off either. ADBV is fine. No damage and it flops about as it should. I like how the wire...
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    ST6607 on Honda CR-V 2.4L

    Your good to go
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    Ea037 with 10k cut open

    No tearing, not colapsed. Mission accomplished
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    For Those That Feel A Hyundai OEM Filter Doesn't Do The Job....

    Makes a guy just wanna save a bunch of money by using economy filters.
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    Endcap with O-Ring -vs w/o O-Ring -vs w/o Endcap?

    Originally Posted by Ed_Flecko I'm hoping some of you can explain why some of these filters seem to be built differently, and is it anything I should be concerned with? I have a new Toyota Tacoma with the 3.5L, V6 engine. From the videos I've seen on YouTube, I think the OEM cartridge has no...
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    Does all used ecoboost engine oil smell like gas?

    There is some fuel in all used oil in gasoline engines so yes to see degree or another.
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    Royal Purple Oil filter with Dino oil ??

    Originally Posted by ZeeOSix Originally Posted by Pinoak Originally Posted by ZeeOSix No vehicle manufacturer that shows using an oil filter for two oil changes in the service manual ever says to remove, drain and reinstall the filter. No service manual ever said not to. If vehicle...
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    Royal Purple Oil filter with Dino oil ??

    Originally Posted by 4WD Originally Posted by Pinoak Originally Posted by 4WD Good grief … you removed and then reinstall … ? make better use of your time … Oh yeah because I might not have time to talk about it on a forum like this if I take an extra 5 minutes to drain the filter. Lol ok...
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    Royal Purple Oil filter with Dino oil ??

    Originally Posted by ZeeOSix No vehicle manufacturer that shows using an oil filter for two oil changes in the service manual ever says to remove, drain and reinstall the filter. No service manual ever said not to.
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    Royal Purple Oil filter with Dino oil ??

    Originally Posted by 4WD Good grief … you removed and then reinstall … ? make better use of your time … Oh yeah because I might not have time to talk about it on a forum like this if I take an extra 5 minutes to drain the filter. Lol ok I see so clearly now.
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    Royal Purple Oil filter with Dino oil ??

    Good grief, I been taking off and reinstalling filters for years now. Never damaged one nor had it leak. I don't know why people freak out about the idea. It's not necessary to torque the filter on so tight the gasket looses all pliaibility. Can't think of another semi reasonable concern. To...
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    Newb Questions

    Originally Posted by A_Spruce Several posts have suggested Dex6 tranny fluid. I assume that Dexron 6 supersedes the Dex3 that the owner's manual calls for? It is backward compatible, yes.
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    Valvoline's Testing Capability

    Valvone seems to be doing fine. Less b.s. advertising is a good thing in my book.
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    How old are these frams?

    Originally Posted by jayjr1105 It's overstock or outdated stock from a shop. It's basically the jober version of the fram ultra. Built inside the same way and has the same silly combo leaf spring/bypass valve gadget.
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