Some have been wondering if the Fram Titanium is still the old design Ultra wire backed media or not. I just bought one from Advance Auto Parts (FS7317). Got it in their oil & filter deal, and wanted the oil for my Tacoma (Valvoline Advanced 5W-30, API SP) and the Titanium filter for my Yamaha XSR900. I still have a few old wire backed Ultras for my Tacoma.
The date code on the Titanium is A21682, so 168th day of 2022 (June 17, 2022). Here's a photo of the center tube - wire backed media is visible. I only paid 55 cents more at AAP than compared to buying the same 5 qt jug of Valvoline oil and a non-wire backed Ultra from Walmart.
The date code on the Titanium is A21682, so 168th day of 2022 (June 17, 2022). Here's a photo of the center tube - wire backed media is visible. I only paid 55 cents more at AAP than compared to buying the same 5 qt jug of Valvoline oil and a non-wire backed Ultra from Walmart.
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