Mighty T4612 C&P

[mt23]

3,000 mile oci on a 112,000 mile 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 non turbo.

Out/off Mighty T4612 and 3.0 quarts unknown 5w30

In/on Fram endurance fe7317 and 5 quarts valvoline restore and protect 5w30

Funny thing I could easily smell the valvoline out the tailpipe exhaust while idling after the oil change.

 

[Kira]

"Mighty Auto Parts TecSelect"....a new one on me!
Metal ends...a bypass valve built into that 'high hat'...and a nagging question...Holes or louvers?
Thanks for the C&P.

 

[mt23]

"Mighty Auto Parts TecSelect"....a new one on me!
Metal ends...a bypass valve built into that 'high hat'...and a nagging question...Holes or louvers?
Thanks for the C&P.

Louvers!

 

[Sayjac]

Though didn't see mentioned, looks like a tear on the pleat next to wide pleat area. Not surprising considering pleat spacing there. Jobber tier filter, likely installed at a quick lube or indy shop. The FE will be a big step up.

Thanks for c&p.

 

[Chris142]

Mighty was very popular at shops when I was younger...35 yrs ago or so. They offered many things from filters to spark plugs all with their name stamped on them.

 

[fantastic]

oh my...
Any picture of the base plate? We could get a better idea if this one is made by Purolator or not.

 

[mt23]

Though didn't see mentioned, looks like a tear on the pleat next to wide pleat area. Not surprising considering pleat spacing there. Jobber tier filter, likely installed at a quick lube or indy shop. The FE will be a big step up.

Thanks for c&p.

At least 3 tears. This car was elderly and slowly driven too I dont think cold oil high rpm higher dp was a factor at all for the tearing.

 

[mt23]

oh my...
Any picture of the base plate? We could get a better idea if this one is made by Purolator or not.

 

[mt23]

Extra tear pictures

 

[mt23]

Louvers

 

[MrQuackers]

Mighty bursting with quality

Quality is job #1

 

[ZeeOSix]

"Mighty Auto Parts TecSelect"....a new one on me!
Metal ends...a bypass valve built into that 'high hat'...and a nagging question...Holes or louvers?
Thanks for the C&P.

Bypass valve in the dome end (shown in photo down the center tube), not in the "high hat".

 

[fantastic]

It would be great to figure out who makes it. Base plate you posted is seen before. I want to say Baldwin maybe but that would just be a wild guess. Wonder if Mighty would talk...(say who makes them)

 

[53' Stude]

3,000 mile oci on a 112,000 mile 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 non turbo.

Out/off Mighty T4612 and 3.0 quarts unknown 5w30

In/on Fram endurance fe7317 and 5 quarts valvoline restore and protect 5w30

Funny thing I could easily smell the valvoline out the tailpipe exhaust while idling after the oil change.

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Nice cut and post. What oil and filter back in and on? Valvoline and?? Thank You

 

[mt23]

Nice cut and post. What oil and filter back in and on? Valvoline and?? Thank You

Valvoline restore and protect 5w30 5 quarts in, and Fram Endurance fe7317 on

 

[53' Stude]

Valvoline restore and protect 5w30 5 quarts in, and Fram Endurance fe7317 on

In 2nd to last pic: that I tear a spy?

 

[mt23]

In 2nd to last pic: that I tear a spy?

Yes it is. There are 2 or 3 larger tears and several other smaller tears all at the base of the pleats

 

[53' Stude]

Yes it is. There are 2 or 3 larger tears and several other smaller tears all at the base of the pleats

I saw them when I went back and looked at other pics

 

[mt23]

I saw them when I went back and looked at other pics

All good I appreciate your insight and posts

 

[53' Stude]

All good I appreciate your insight and posts

I’m betting that filter was made in China, right?

I remember the shoddy Mexican made filth ones as saw tons at work.