Fram Extra Guard PH4386 C&P off of 2023 RAV4 Hybrid

[Trashman]

In service:
March 2nd, 2025 to April 15th, 2025
43,461 miles to 48,096 miles (4,635 miles)
Oil used: 4.25 quarts Mobil Super Synthetic Blend 5W30 with a mfg date of May 5th, 2020.

Back in/on:
Purolator One PL14476 with 4.25 quarts of Mobil Super Synthetic Blend 5W30.
ADBV was by far the softest of all of the filters that I cut open today. I wrapped the filter in paper towels after I took these pictures, so we’ll see if there’s anything interesting to see in the pleats.

 

[Trashman]

More….
The last picture is just a comparison between this PH4386 off of our RAV4 Hybrid (48,096 miles when filter was removed) run for 4,635 miles (left), and the Wix WL10255 ran for roughly 5,000 miles that I took off of the boss’ 2024 GMC 2500HD 6.6 gasser that I took off at it’s 30,000 mile change (right).

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Looks good

Sadly, Fram seems to have discontinued the 4386 size

 

[ZeeOSix]

Older built ... date code says 80th day of 2020. Probably not built by Champ Labs back then.

 

[fantastic]

Thanks for cutting, Hope you're liking the 6.6L

 

[Zee09]

Like I said, Frams new top tier filter.

 

[Sayjac]

Admitting off the top that topic not my favorite filter, this one looks quite good at ~4600 mi. Not that it matters, but curious why you went back with the 14476 as opposed to 14477, the topic filter equivalent? Based on the filter, thinking that engine pretty clean.

Thanks for c&p.

 

[Trashman]

Admitting off the top that topic not my favorite filter, this one looks quite good at ~4600 mi. Not that it matters, but curious why you went back with the 14476 as opposed to 14477, the topic filter equivalent? Based on the filter, thinking that engine pretty clean.

Thanks for c&p.

I have both the 14476 and 14477 in my stash, I went with the 14476 because this oil change is going to really quick with a couple of long road trips, so I figured with the easy highway miles, it was a good time to use up the shorter filter. It’s already over 3,000 miles on the PL14476 on there right now.

 

[Trashman]

Looks good

Sadly, Fram seems to have discontinued the 4386 size

That’s too bad, I always searched out the 4386 over the 4967

 

[Trashman]

Thanks for cutting, Hope you're liking the 6.6L

Not a problem, so far so good

 

[Fair enough]

The Rav4 is putting very little dirt or sludge in the oil. The filter looks only wetted with oil.

 

[ZeeOSix]

This Fram PH looks better than that Wix (M+H) shown in the last photo in post 2.

 

[Trashman]

This Fram PH looks better than that Wix (M+H) shown in the last photo in post 2.

I agree 100%. They aren’t the most beloved filter around here, but I’ve had good luck with the PH’s

 

[Glenda W.]

This filter looks great! One of the best PH’s I’ve seen.

 

[Trashman]

This filter looks great! One of the best PH’s I’ve seen.

I was pretty impressed myself

 

[Trashman]

Like I said, Frams new top tier filter.

You’re not wrong

 

[Glenda W.]

Like I said, Frams new top tier filter.

No joke!

 

[MetalSlug]

I'm about to make new post about Fram

For what I understand is new fram XG having metal end cap with plastic cage. So tell me what is wrong with now, since peoples Dont recommend fram XG any more, its always my go to for daily drive 5k or 6 month oil filter choice. And easy availability at Walmart under $5 with silicone ADBV.

Also does TG come with metal end cap too?

 

[ZeeOSix]

For what I understand is new fram XG having metal end cap with plastic cage. So tell me what is wrong with now, since peoples Dont recommend fram XG any more, its always my go to for daily drive 5k or 6 month oil filter choice. And easy availability at Walmart under $5 with silicone ADBV.

Fram XG is not under $5 anymore.

 

[Trashman]

I'm about to make new post about Fram

For what I understand is new fram XG having metal end cap with plastic cage. So tell me what is wrong with now, since peoples Dont recommend fram XG any more, its always my go to for daily drive 5k or 6 month oil filter choice. And easy availability at Walmart under $5 with silicone ADBV.

Also does TG come with metal end cap too?

I personally have always had good luck with Fram PH’s. I’ve never used the XG so hopefully someone else can chime in on those.