After seeing DirtRacers post showing a cut open Fram Tough Guard filter, I decided I couldn't trust the one I had in the stash so I cut it open too.
I didn't see the major QC problems DirtRacer found with his but it certainly isn't IMHO a top shelf filter. Here Are the photos:
This photo shows how off centered the cardboard endcaps are on the filtering media.
I have no idea what these discolored splotches are...
Showing some very uneven pleats.
Angle View.
Everything looked glued correctly and I didn't see any paths for oil bypass but nothing special here either. The center tube was round,
the ADV looked good, the filter was functional. I guess if I were characterize this, I would say it just looks like there is no "pride of workmanship" here.
I didn't see the major QC problems DirtRacer found with his but it certainly isn't IMHO a top shelf filter. Here Are the photos:
This photo shows how off centered the cardboard endcaps are on the filtering media.
I have no idea what these discolored splotches are...
Showing some very uneven pleats.
Angle View.
Everything looked glued correctly and I didn't see any paths for oil bypass but nothing special here either. The center tube was round,
the ADV looked good, the filter was functional. I guess if I were characterize this, I would say it just looks like there is no "pride of workmanship" here.
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