Just changed the oil today, pulled off the XG3614. 8,332 miles on this change (Valvoline Synpower 0W-20) any metal shavings you might see are from the hacksaw I used to cut it open.
FRAM ULTA XG3614 cut open
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Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
I'm seeing a gap in the pleats, where the media is joined, that's as wide as a cheap Purolator.
But it's synthetic medium so it flows better with less surface area than regular paper medium.
I'm seeing a gap in the pleats, where the media is joined, that's as wide as a cheap Purolator.
But it's synthetic medium so it flows better with less surface area than regular paper medium.
Originally Posted By: Nick R
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
I'm seeing a gap in the pleats, where the media is joined, that's as wide as a cheap Purolator.
But it's synthetic medium so it flows better with less surface area than regular paper medium.
And being wire mesh backed, the media is very unlikely to blow out like the unsupported cellulose of a cheaper filter.
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
I'm seeing a gap in the pleats, where the media is joined, that's as wide as a cheap Purolator.
But it's synthetic medium so it flows better with less surface area than regular paper medium.
And being wire mesh backed, the media is very unlikely to blow out like the unsupported cellulose of a cheaper filter.
Like every one I've ever cut open, looks perfect!
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Originally Posted By: Nick R
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
I'm seeing a gap in the pleats, where the media is joined, that's as wide as a cheap Purolator.
But it's synthetic medium so it flows better with less surface area than regular paper medium.
And being wire mesh backed, the media is very unlikely to blow out like the unsupported cellulose of a cheaper filter.
+1 ... nothing to worry about in the media blow-out arena with the Ultra.
Originally Posted By: Nick R
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
I'm seeing a gap in the pleats, where the media is joined, that's as wide as a cheap Purolator.
But it's synthetic medium so it flows better with less surface area than regular paper medium.
And being wire mesh backed, the media is very unlikely to blow out like the unsupported cellulose of a cheaper filter.
+1 ... nothing to worry about in the media blow-out arena with the Ultra.
It looks to be a well built filter,,,i would use it.
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If you have the room (I do), you can use the oversized 3600 instead of the 3614....
The Fram 3600 has the same base and bypass pressure,
but it's a third longer.
The Fram 3600 has the same base and bypass pressure,
but it's a third longer.
Another fine showing for the Ultra. They are getting us spoiled.
As always, thanks for cutting and posting!
As always, thanks for cutting and posting!
Contemplating using one on the Subaru, no other Fram seems as well built as this.
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