Fram Ultra 10158 cartridge oil filter. 10K HPL 0w20 premium

[1lieutenant]

This filter is from my 2015 Lexus GS350. At 60K miles I started with 1 qt HPL EC 30 for two 5K mile runs. Prior to those two oil changes the car received oil changes every 5K mile with Mobil 1 AFE, Castrol Edge, or Pennzoil Platinum all 0w20. The filters showed very small amounts of carbon particles after using the EC. I previously posted pictures.

From 70-80K I ran HPL Premium 0w20 oil. First one year/10K mile oil change.

Filter is quite dark compared to previous non-HPL oil changes. No evidence of carbon particles. Not sure if the darkness of the oil is due to continued cleaning or just how this oil ages. The Fram Ultra filter element was tightly glued to the end caps and the nylon mesh on the backside was tough to cut.

 

[fantastic]

Where is this made?

 

[1lieutenant]

Where is this made?

Korea

 

[fantastic]

Korea

Thanks, An Ultra still worth buying. The cartridge filter that goes on my Volvo is still metal wire backed for now. Wonder if it will get the poly backing this one has eventually.

The filter media looks good for having 10k on it.

 

[53' Stude]

This filter is from my 2015 Lexus GS350. At 60K miles I started with 1 qt HPL EC 30 for two 5K mile runs. Prior to those two oil changes the car received oil changes every 5K mile with Mobil 1 AFE, Castrol Edge, or Pennzoil Platinum all 0w20. The filters showed very small amounts of carbon particles after using the EC. I previously posted pictures.

From 70-80K I ran HPL Premium 0w20 oil. First one year/10K mile oil change.

Filter is quite dark compared to previous non-HPL oil changes. No evidence of carbon particles. Not sure if the darkness of the oil is due to continued cleaning or just how this oil ages. The Fram Ultra filter element was tightly glued to the end caps and the nylon mesh on the backside was tough to cut.

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Looks amazing. What oil and filter in and on? Thank You sir.

 

[Sayjac]

Resembles the XG cartridge with same coo that used to be made for Pentastar engines before FB moved production to Brazil. Looking at this one easy to understand why that one was a very popular cartridge here. Looks very good.

Thanks for pics.

 

[1lieutenant]

Looks amazing. What oil and filter in and on? Thank You sir.

Although I truly think HPL is a superior product, based upon use of the EC and subsequent HPL 0w20 premium, I think my engine was fairly clean. I have a stash of oil I would like to use up and then decide if I continue with the HPL.
Having said that, I used Pennzoil Platinum 0w40 which I had left over from my wife’s Mercedes with another Fram Ultra oil filter. Mercedes 229.5 spec is very stringent. I will run this for 5k. After that I will be using Valvoline Restore and Protect 0w20 which I purchased for a great price. Also for 5k.

 

[53' Stude]

Although I truly think HPL is a superior product, based upon use of the EC and subsequent HPL 0w20 premium, I think my engine was fairly clean. I have a stash of oil I would like to use up and then decide if I continue with the HPL.
Having said that, I used Pennzoil Platinum 0w40 which I had left over from my wife’s Mercedes with another Fram Ultra oil filter. Mercedes 229.5 spec is very stringent. I will run this for 5k. After that I will be using Valvoline Restore and Protect 0w20 which I purchased for a great price. Also for 5k.

Very good plannsor. Thank You