Fram X2 vs Fram Ultra.
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Originally Posted By: KCJeep
Fair enough! I'm guilty of doing this myself and I like Frams but I'll do my part to honor your request. You make a good point no doubt, and it's been hashed over here and elsewhere a thousand times but I don't expect any real change. Internet hysteria and ignorance mostly IMO but you're right, there are real Americans making an honest living behind those orange cans we need to remember that in a world full of Chinese junk.
My MC Fl-820s filters are MiUSA and when I needed a 15K filter, the FU was an easy choice because among other things, it is also MiUSA.
Fair enough! I'm guilty of doing this myself and I like Frams but I'll do my part to honor your request. You make a good point no doubt, and it's been hashed over here and elsewhere a thousand times but I don't expect any real change. Internet hysteria and ignorance mostly IMO but you're right, there are real Americans making an honest living behind those orange cans we need to remember that in a world full of Chinese junk.
My MC Fl-820s filters are MiUSA and when I needed a 15K filter, the FU was an easy choice because among other things, it is also MiUSA.
Originally Posted By: Dead_Zone
wow .. Take it easy guys, i have nothing against Motorking n i was jst kiddin...
Quite frankly I don't think there was anything negative, disrespectful or derogatory in the slightest in your post(s). Also agree with 901 that based on previous history, your observation was accurate. If anything imo it is you that is owed an apology, and not a conditional one based 'if' this or that then proceed to imply your post was anything beyond what it said. And personally I couldn't care less what happened on some other nebulous site, especially when it didn't happen in this thread or with your post(s). My .02
As for the X2, according to the X2 container documented in the link below*, it was a 7000 mile rated oil filter in a composite container. The container was supplied by Sonoco. As an aside, some of the original X2's are still available on ebay too, though at the price listed (> Ultra) not sure why any knowledgeable person would purchase.
*New oil filter package for Fram X2.
wow .. Take it easy guys, i have nothing against Motorking n i was jst kiddin...
Quite frankly I don't think there was anything negative, disrespectful or derogatory in the slightest in your post(s). Also agree with 901 that based on previous history, your observation was accurate. If anything imo it is you that is owed an apology, and not a conditional one based 'if' this or that then proceed to imply your post was anything beyond what it said. And personally I couldn't care less what happened on some other nebulous site, especially when it didn't happen in this thread or with your post(s). My .02
As for the X2, according to the X2 container documented in the link below*, it was a 7000 mile rated oil filter in a composite container. The container was supplied by Sonoco. As an aside, some of the original X2's are still available on ebay too, though at the price listed (> Ultra) not sure why any knowledgeable person would purchase.
*New oil filter package for Fram X2.
I think the back ground to this question is here:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/fram-xg-extended-guard-vs-purolator-pureone.210213/
All of the listings (including FRAM) for this particular filter show it is an X2.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/fram-xg-extended-guard-vs-purolator-pureone.210213/
All of the listings (including FRAM) for this particular filter show it is an X2.
Originally Posted By: Motorking
Ok boys, thanks for your patience.
date code is read like this-
located On the side it will be printed horizontally starting with a Alfa then 5 digits sample would be A32471 A=Plant 3=year=247 Julian date 1= shift
so this one would be Greenville Oh, 2003 or 2013, Aug 29th, first
Next up, no expiration date but we require any legit FRAM distributor to return or destroy any stock more than 7 yrs old.
Last- The X2 ceased production early 2006 and was replaced by Extended Guard, which is now Ultra.
Please let me know if I can answer any further questions, I am working at a trade show for the next week so email is the best way to reach me [email protected]
I do have a favor to ask. Please make an effort to stop referring to ExtraGuard filters as OCOD. There are 3500 people working in plants in ohio and illinois making 200 million of these filters a year. If it was indeed a OCOD, how on earth could we even stay in business? Just asking a favor here.
Great response Jay -- thanks.
I had to Google "Julian Calendar" to learn more. Unless I am misunderstanding something, 247 should be Sep 4th, 2013.
I looked at the FRAM filters I have in my stash and noticed the Ultra XG7317, bought in Canada, was not stamped. I am assuming filters sold outside the US are not date stamped? I have two other filters, the Ultra XG9972 and TG4967. Both were purchased in the US and both have been stamped.
Ok boys, thanks for your patience.
date code is read like this-
located On the side it will be printed horizontally starting with a Alfa then 5 digits sample would be A32471 A=Plant 3=year=247 Julian date 1= shift
so this one would be Greenville Oh, 2003 or 2013, Aug 29th, first
Next up, no expiration date but we require any legit FRAM distributor to return or destroy any stock more than 7 yrs old.
Last- The X2 ceased production early 2006 and was replaced by Extended Guard, which is now Ultra.
Please let me know if I can answer any further questions, I am working at a trade show for the next week so email is the best way to reach me [email protected]
I do have a favor to ask. Please make an effort to stop referring to ExtraGuard filters as OCOD. There are 3500 people working in plants in ohio and illinois making 200 million of these filters a year. If it was indeed a OCOD, how on earth could we even stay in business? Just asking a favor here.
Great response Jay -- thanks.
I had to Google "Julian Calendar" to learn more. Unless I am misunderstanding something, 247 should be Sep 4th, 2013.
I looked at the FRAM filters I have in my stash and noticed the Ultra XG7317, bought in Canada, was not stamped. I am assuming filters sold outside the US are not date stamped? I have two other filters, the Ultra XG9972 and TG4967. Both were purchased in the US and both have been stamped.
Originally Posted By: sir1900
I had to Google "Julian Calendar" to learn more. Unless I am misunderstanding something, 247 should be Sep 4th, 2013.
Yep ...
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/partners/fepp/julian-calendar.pdf
I had to Google "Julian Calendar" to learn more. Unless I am misunderstanding something, 247 should be Sep 4th, 2013.
Yep ...
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/partners/fepp/julian-calendar.pdf
Originally Posted By: Motorking
Ok boys, thanks for your patience.
date code is read like this-
located On the side it will be printed horizontally starting with a Alfa then 5 digits sample would be A32471 A=Plant 3=year=247 Julian date 1= shift
so this one would be Greenville Oh, 2003 or 2013, Aug 29th, first
Next up, no expiration date but we require any legit FRAM distributor to return or destroy any stock more than 7 yrs old.
Last- The X2 ceased production early 2006 and was replaced by Extended Guard, which is now Ultra.
Please let me know if I can answer any further questions, I am working at a trade show for the next week so email is the best way to reach me [email protected]
I do have a favor to ask. Please make an effort to stop referring to ExtraGuard filters as OCOD. There are 3500 people working in plants in ohio and illinois making 200 million of these filters a year. If it was indeed a OCOD, how on earth could we even stay in business? Just asking a favor here.
Can't thank you enough Jay , really appreciate it .
The thing is .. I really wanna get these Ultra filters but there is no Ultra opposite to 3950 !
No .. It's not XG3950 ! Thats an X2
There are TGs and PHs ( Tough Guard and Extra Guard ) tho .
Ok boys, thanks for your patience.
date code is read like this-
located On the side it will be printed horizontally starting with a Alfa then 5 digits sample would be A32471 A=Plant 3=year=247 Julian date 1= shift
so this one would be Greenville Oh, 2003 or 2013, Aug 29th, first
Next up, no expiration date but we require any legit FRAM distributor to return or destroy any stock more than 7 yrs old.
Last- The X2 ceased production early 2006 and was replaced by Extended Guard, which is now Ultra.
Please let me know if I can answer any further questions, I am working at a trade show for the next week so email is the best way to reach me [email protected]
I do have a favor to ask. Please make an effort to stop referring to ExtraGuard filters as OCOD. There are 3500 people working in plants in ohio and illinois making 200 million of these filters a year. If it was indeed a OCOD, how on earth could we even stay in business? Just asking a favor here.
Can't thank you enough Jay , really appreciate it .
The thing is .. I really wanna get these Ultra filters but there is no Ultra opposite to 3950 !
No .. It's not XG3950 ! Thats an X2
There are TGs and PHs ( Tough Guard and Extra Guard ) tho .
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Does this data code format work on all Fram filters?
My bet is yes.
Unless they printed the production info on the filter then covered it with the black grippy material my XG2 does not have any markings other than the paste on label
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Whimsey
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Does this data code format work on all Fram filters?
My bet is yes.
Unless they printed the production info on the filter then covered it with the black grippy material my XG2 does not have any markings other than the paste on label
Whimsey
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