Fram Ultra XG2, HPL 5w-40, 1.2k mi C&P

[Panda87]

Until @Panda87 tells us otherwise, the leaf spring may have been in so securely mounted he had to take a chisel to get it off to take pictures, so we're seeing chisel marks, not substandard manufacturing. /sarcasm

No chisel, just pure unadulterated strength! When I was a lot fatter and stronger, I could pull 505lbs off the floor a few times. I sometimes believe in my head I’m still that strong. My wife employs me often for jar opening duty tho

 

[Panda87]

I wouldn't want any dirty oil bypassing the media, especially when there's that much cleaning debris going on.

My last UOA showed quite a bit of abrasive wear. I’m beginning to suspect it’s related to the amount of material being liberated internally.

 

[ZeeOSix]

My last UOA showed quite a bit of abrasive wear. I’m beginning to suspect it’s related to the amount of material being liberated internally.

That's why it's important that the oil filter catches everything it can on the first time through, and not let any debris leak past and go around again through the engine.

 

[Panda87]

That's why it's important that the oil filter catches everything it can on the first time through, and not let any debris leak past and go around again through the engine.

Agreed 1000%. It’s one of the driving factors behind my purchase and install of the Amsoil dual bypass system. I’m trying to further minimize the amount of any of that going around. Being able to use a MUCH larger full flow filter is also a hope of mine that I’ll be able to capture more of those carbon/abrasive bits. Here’s to hope.

 

[Panda87]

Here’s the date code (I think) if it helps. I don’t know how to decipher it. Matches all the other XG2s I have on hand from the same shipment. I couldn’t find any other printed data on the can.

 

[Glenda W.]

Here’s the date code (I think) if it helps. I don’t know how to decipher it. Matches all the other XG2s I have on hand from the same shipment. I couldn’t find any other printed data on the can.View attachment 289787

2024 65th day

 

[Panda87]

2024 65th day

Thanks Glenda!

 

[BC1]

Those pleats look good. Did it have wire backing? Holes or louvers?

 

[Panda87]

Those pleats look good. Did it have wire backing? Holes or louvers?

Wire backing and had louvers.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Here’s the date code (I think) if it helps. I don’t know how to decipher it.

See the sticky thread at the top of this forum on reading filter date codes. Sticky threads ... the most ignored threads on the internet.

 

[Brian123]

Toro...wow dude. .. thems fighting words....

It's a Spartan

I do have a Super recycler push mower that is 28 years old, I think it is a Toro. The Dude word is a word I have not heard since the late 1980's.

 

[Panda87]

See the sticky thread at the top of this forum on reading filter date codes. Sticky threads ... the most ignored threads on the internet.

Dude I saw it after I’d already posted this one