OG Wire Backed Fram Ultra XG7317 73,000 miles

[OVERKILL]

Nice info, thanks! So is it safe to compare the older pink media to the new endurance media as being on the same level?

They are similar. In my experience, the older pink media was more dense and firmer than the white stuff in the Endurance. I expect the multi-layered pink media was more efficient, but also probably more expensive.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Nice info, thanks! So is it safe to compare the older pink media to the new endurance media as being on the same level?

I expect the multi-layered pink media was more efficient, but also probably more expensive.

Fram ISO 4548-12 efficiency rating on the Endurance is shown as "99+% @ 20u or greater", which is what the OG Ultra was also rated at. So apparently it's filtering performance is at the same level.

*FRAM Group testing of average filter efficiency of FE8A, FE3387A and FE4967 or equivalent FRAM TG or EG models under ISO 4548-12 for particles greater than 20 microns.

 

[OVERKILL]

Fram ISO 4548-12 efficiency rating on the Endurance is shown as "99+% @ 20u or greater", which is what the OG Ultra was also rated at. So apparently it's filtering performance is at the same level.

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*FRAM Group testing of average filter efficiency of FE8A, FE3387A and FE4967 or equivalent FRAM TG or EG models under ISO 4548-12 for particles greater than 20 microns.

Yes, I know how FRAM rates them.

My *devoid of direct data to support it* posit is based on the results of the Ascent testing, which featured both the OG Ultra and the Royal Purple filter, which the Endurance looks like a twin of. The RP was 99.1% @ 20 microns, vs the 99.82% @ 15 microns we saw with the OG Ultra.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Yes, I know how FRAM rates them.

My *devoid of direct data to support it* posit is based on the results of the Ascent testing, which featured both the OG Ultra and the Royal Purple filter, which the Endurance looks like a twin of. The RP was 99.1% @ 20 microns, vs the 99.82% @ 15 microns we saw with the OG Ultra.

I know you know, but many others may not. We are assuming the Endurance and RP "have the same exact media", but they may be slightly different for whatever reason. I agree that we would have to see a side-by-side Ascent type of official ISO test of them to know for sure. Regardless, Fram says the Endurance efficiency is the same as the OG Ultra was at 20u, for whatever that is worth. Maybe Fram could have rated the OG Ultra at 99% @ 15u, but stayed with 99+% @ 20u instead.

 

[BrendanC]

the media cut apart. sorry it took so long, in the process of buying a house.

 

[thetricky]

That’s nuts! Thanks a lot man.

 

[malibuguy79]

no, it’s not the same.

**** shows how much I pay attention lol

 

[bullwinkle]

They are similar. In my experience, the older pink media was more dense and firmer than the white stuff in the Endurance. I expect the multi-layered pink media was more efficient, but also probably more expensive.

The white Endurance/RP/Amsoil media is a lot thinner than the pink media used in the OG Ultra, and OG Titaniums. Not saying the white media is less efficient, but the pink media has a lot more depth & (IMHO) dirt capacity. Unless you’re going 73,000 miles on one, either is likely fine. I’m still trying to figure out how to stop the flimsy OG cans from rusting…

 

[Dave Hess]

Thanks for drying the media and the photos.
I knew there would be lots of grime caught in the pleats.

This Mazda 2.5L NA engine burns zero oil and still runs great.

 

[Glenda W.]

I was thinking about this thread the other day. I’m not only impressed with the filter but this Mazda engine must be great too. Very clean running.

 

[Dave Hess]

I think 100K is possible if I did 5K oil changes.

 

[MavRick]

I'm shocked the material didn't disintegrate. I wonder if this filter was running bypass valve for many of those miles?

 

[Dave Hess]

I’m not surprised the media was still intact and sturdy.

Good question about the BPV.