Fram Endurance Flashlight Test in canister

I was trying to estimate what this leakage of unfiltered oil might have on a Fram Ultra's marketed efficiency of 99% efficiency @ > 20 microns.

@Glenda W. If you had to estimate that based on the size of the gap you eye witnessed, what would be your estimate on the filters efficiency with this defect @ 20 microns.

Thanks
No way of knowing without ISO testing on a known leaker. @ZeeOSix and others much smarter than I have estimated between 10-15% leakage. Sorry I don’t have a better answer.
 
No way of knowing without ISO testing on a known leaker. @ZeeOSix and others much smarter than I have estimated between 10-15% leakage. Sorry I don’t have a better answer.
Thanks for your objective response.

I was in Walmart this morning, looking at the Walmart Super Tech ST filters. They have one for $3.84 that fits Hondas.

In the SS6607 filter's description on Walmart's website, it says:
  • High-performance media for more dirt-holding capacity and 99% filtering efficiency
  • Super Tech oil filter lookup is engineered with a variety of natural and synthetic fibers for optimum efficiency
  • Capacity to reduce flow restriction
  • High structural strength allows the spin-on oil filter to withstand the harsh conditions of a 10,000-mile service interval
  • High-strength center tube provides superior filter strength and integrity and ensures proper oil flow
  • Verify fitment
I think it's 99% efficiency claim is made for particles > 30 microns, but wasn't sure as it doesn't say that on the container.

What are everyone thoughts on this low priced filter for $3.84 at Walmart. Is it safe to use as a strategic filter, or are there known
issues with it's workmanship / quality assurance manufacturing that could hurt an engine.
 
My current choice is any Premium Guard XL made filter(superior quality). Carquest Premium at AAP or Microgard Select at Oreillys are the easiest ones to find for me. Pentius PLXL filters have also caught my eye and I plan on doing some detailed posts and comparisons soon. These are 99%@20 and 99%@25 microns.

The Tokyo Roki made in Japan filters look great if you have a Subaru or Mazda. I’m not sure on the efficiency though.

Re: the PG-XL and the Microguard Select, my understanding is those are “10k mile” filters, correct?

I’m staying at 10k mile OCIs with the Highlander hybrid and HPL premium plus 0w-20 owing to the warranty. Post warranty, I’d like to go one year on the OCI (guessing 15k miles) but I want a great filter to match.

I have an Endurance on the engine currently, but perusing the threads re: the Endurance issues gives me pause to use that brand again.

The only other 20k mile filter I can think of is the Purolator Boss.
 
Re: the PG-XL and the Microguard Select, my understanding is those are “10k mile” filters, correct?

I’m staying at 10k mile OCIs with the Highlander hybrid and HPL premium plus 0w-20 owing to the warranty. Post warranty, I’d like to go one year on the OCI (guessing 15k miles) but I want a great filter to match.

I have an Endurance on the engine currently, but perusing the threads re: the Endurance issues gives me pause to use that brand again.

The only other 20k mile filter I can think of is the Purolator Boss.
Yes 10k. Many c&p’s with over 10k look great.
 
think it's 99% efficiency claim is made for particles > 30 microns, but wasn't sure as it doesn't say that on the container.
It use to say it on the box. Images off Walmart just now.

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Champion makes the Super Tech filters now (I googled it).

Does anyone know if the the Super Tech ST ($3.84) priced filters suffer from the same "leakage of unfiltered oil" defect as the Fram,
if Fram and Super Tech are both made by Champion?
 
Thanks. In looking carefully at the photos, all I see is 99% efficiency listed, but not the micron size.
Look at what the red arrow is pointing to in the 2nd photo in post 869. Says particles greater than 30 microns. The red arrow at the top says 99%. So that means it's 99% at particles greater than 30 microns.
 
Yep, exactly what I found with the now discontinued ST MP7317 c&p HERE. Same bypass piece seal area design as current white ST filters.
I'm very interested to see if the synthetic end cap version seals better. I may just need to buy another ST3614 and cut it open to see.
 
I'm very interested to see if the synthetic end cap version seals better. I may just need to buy another ST3614 and cut it open to see.
They should, unless there's some kind of defect that will not allow the leaf spring to fully sit down on the end cap.
 
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