Fram XG7317 cut open 17,000 miles

[austinlunsford]

To everyone asking, this filter was not wire backed. I got it in either June or July of 2021.

 

[UG_Passat]

I have to wonder if the center tube that Fram uses, there's not enough holes/holes not large enough...

as, I wonder if you had a Fram Ultra 2nd gen filter media with a E-core, if the end result is different or not?

 

[OVERKILL]

I have to wonder if the center tube that Fram uses, there's not enough holes/holes not large enough...

as, I wonder if you had a Fram Ultra 2nd gen filter media with a E-core, if the end result is different or not?

This is the 2nd gen/non-OG filter with the cellulose blend media.

 

[UG_Passat]

This is the 2nd gen/non-OG filter with the cellulose blend media.

That's what I wrote, in case you didn't notice.

 

[Hall]

I was very surprised that the oil filter is so small.

It is the correct filter (the size Nissan specs)

As far as I am aware, or at least so was the case at the dealership I worked at, they did use the 6607 size (Nissan 15208-65F0E) filter on everything.

Interesting - dealer must take advantage of volume purchasing by sticking to the 65F0E on everything. It does fit everything from Nissan/Infiniti vs the other way around.

 

[OVERKILL]

That's what I wrote, in case you didn't notice.

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OK, I clearly took what you were saying incorrectly then, I saw it as a posit on the media selection based on the "I wonder if you had a a Fram Ultra 2nd gen filter media" to imply this wasn't that, but you are in fact just wondering if it would look different with an e-core with this same media? If so, I'd say no, the distortion of the media is the result of it being cellulose and expanding, what's behind it is immaterial.

 

[ZeeOSix]

OP said it's been on for 18 months so where would 18 months ago place it in terms of being an OG or not?

To everyone asking, this filter was not wire backed. I got it in either June or July of 2021.

Must have been one of the very early Ultras to make the change to non-wired backed media.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I have to wonder if the center tube that Fram uses, there's not enough holes/holes not large enough...

There's enough total flow area in the center tube holes. Only thing not enough holes might do is increase the total delta-p across the media and give less bypass valve opening headroom. The PD oil pump will ensure same flow if the delta-p across the filter increases some. If it was too much delta-p (like with choked off louvers) the bypass valve may open too soon. But Fram has most likely tested all their filters for delta-p vs flow and have set the bypass valve accordingly.

Wow, a post with "PD oil pump", "delta-p" and "headroom" all in the same post. 😂 😋 🤘

 

[incognito_2u]

Where are you seeing the date code? 163rd day of 2021 was before the change to the non-wired back media IIRC.

Looks worse when blown up, but with my tired eyes, I see it as A1163 or A1162……maybe you could see better…..
Or one better…….OP, What say you?

 

[incognito_2u]

OP said it's been on for 18 months so where would 18 months ago place it in terms of being an OG or not?

18 months ago would place it around July, 2021……..

 

[CharlieBauer]

18 months ago would place it around July, 2021……..

Yep you were right with Jun 2021.

 

[bbhero]

Man, the new blend media produces some ugly C&P's. Looks like it held up OK though.

She went from a 10 to a 5…. That’s with a 12 pack consumed first.

 

[hrv]

You got 17000 miles out of that filter... I would say it did its job and then some...

 

[bullwinkle]

OP said it's been on for 18 months so where would 18 months ago place it in terms of being an OG or not?

That’s a new one, OG ones don’t buckle nor wave like that, the metal backing won’t allow it.