[Cut Open] PL14610 6,700 mi

[Texan4Life]

Been busy so I have skipped cutting open some filters, but here is the latest...

PL14610 from 06 Nissan Altima 3.5L, 3 months, 6,720 miles, Maxlife Nextgen 5w-30.

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[CarbonSteel]

Looks pretty good! Short time versus mileage.

The date code of F07D02E2 is July 02, 2012:

F = Fayettevile, North Carolina Plant
07 = Month (July)
D = Year (2012)
02 = Day of Month
E = Line Number
1 = Shift

 

[CharBaby]

I use the same part# for my Altima as well. Either the Classic or PureONE. They just don't look as sturdy as they once did though, this example isn't a disaster either! Held up well but, with wavy pleats.

 

[WobblyElvis]

For a more thorough examination the media should be cut off and stretched out and held up to a light. Might be some surprises there. Looks like it's been under some stress.

 

[jk_636]

Another Purolator with no tear? But its old stock yada, yada, yada...Hey, it is a little wavy but no big deal! Good looking filter, thanks for the cut and post.

 

[AKhan87]

Originally Posted By: jk_636
Another Purolator with no tear? But its old stock yada, yada, yada...Hey, it is a little wavy but no big deal! Good looking filter, thanks for the cut and post.

lol you seem bitter

 

[steveh]

Originally Posted By: Char Baby
I use the same part# for my Altima as well. Either the Classic or PureONE. They just don't look as sturdy as they once did though, this example isn't a disaster either! Held up well but, with wavy pleats.
I stopped using that filter years ago when I found out is was rated at 40 microns.

 

[DuckRyder]

Originally Posted By: Char Baby
...They just don't look as sturdy as they once did though, this example isn't a disaster either! ...


It is not a disaster - at least it did not self bypass - but it looks pretty shagged for 6700 miles...IMO

 

[Stewie]

They are designed to withstand 3K OCI

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: 01_celica_gt
Originally Posted By: jk_636
Another Purolator with no tear? But its old stock yada, yada, yada...Hey, it is a little wavy but no big deal! Good looking filter, thanks for the cut and post.

lol you seem bitter


Wouldn't you be if involved in a loosing battle?

 

[mr_diy]

Poor looking filter IMO. Strange this same filter model and manufacturing plant, used for similar miles in 06 Civic can look so different. My past filters though were 2010 or earlier date codes, and used over a longer periods (short trips) had relatively straight pleats.

 

[Nate1979]

Wrap the filter in paper towel to soak up the oil. Will show better if there any quality issues.