Fram XG9688 10k

[dlundblad]

Ran for (2) 5k OCIs on my moms 2013 1.8 Elantra. It sees about 5k every 2-2.5 months. The first interval was 5w20 Quaker State Ultimate Durability and the second was a frankenbrew of Pennzoil Platinum, Mobil 1, Quaker State Ultimate Durability and Pennzoil Conventional. (5w20- 10w30)

I re installed a WIX, the rest of the M1 and some 5w30 Castrol Synblend.

 

[HTSS_TR]

Looks very good for 10k, I think it can be used for another 5k OCI for 15k total.

 

[crazyoildude]

From what i can see here that filter looks pretty good for 10,000 miles

 

[ZeeOSix]

Looks good ... I did the same and ran 2 x 6,000 OCIs.

Fram Ultra Ran 2 x 6,000 OCIs

 

[abycat]

Looks perfect. I won't use any other brand!

 

[abycat]

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Looks good ... I did the same and ran 2 x 6,000 OCIs.

Fram Ultra Ran 2 x 6,000 OCIs


dang that one looks great too!

 

[dlundblad]

Yeah I am sure the filter could have easily done an additional 5k, but I was too chicken to run it a third interval only because I didn't want any more "old" oil in the crankcase.

Who knows what difference it would make.. I just wanted to sleep good at night.

 

[webfors]

I love that filter. I still would like to see another pleat or two at the seam, but with the metal screen backing and a solid center tube that's just being picky

 

[JDW]

Yes they are "Well Built"

 

[Dually]

It would be great if Fram built all of their filters this way.It would end the cardboard/fiber end cap concerns.

 

[GMBoy]

Originally Posted By: Dually
It would be great if Fram built all of their filters this way.It would end the cardboard/fiber end cap concerns.


I agree. The basic orange can is also skimpy with the nmedia. With so many better filters available at the same price, I don't see why anybody even uses the orange can Tough Guard.

 

[HerrStig]

Originally Posted By: Dually
It would be great if Fram built all of their filters this way.It would end the cardboard/fiber end cap concerns.
Fram has proved they can build a good filter, but it isn't the OCOD.

 

[jeepman3071]

Looks good! Thanks for cutting and posting.

I have a FU on my sister's '05 Civic right now and I'll cut it once I change the oil.