Oldest oil filter you ever used?

[Sumboodie]

My 1982 Case MB4-94 uses old style metal cartridge filters. They were common in the 50s-60s.
I've had a few older pieces of equipment use that style too.

Have done tractors that is was just like a big cloth "wick". Pretty much the cartridge but with the metal cartridge contain it.

Sometimes these are bypass filters too, full flow filtration wasn't the standard till maybe the 70s?
Bypass was an improvement over no filter.

Which sounds odd, but tons of engines built nowadays have no oil filtration. Usually under maybe 10-15hp.

 

[nwjones18]

Does it cross to a 14670? I’d run it on the Dakota in a heartbeat.

Its a PSL30001. If you think it'd be fine I'll probably run it.

 

[WiskyBadger]

I have a bunch of old filters I’ve bought from different random places like thrift stores and antique stores. Amongst them are a KMart, Motorvator, Ace, 90s Purolator, a pre grip Tough Gard etc. I think I’m gonna make a display with them. I need to find a few more oddballs.

 

[fantastic]

I have a box of Purolators that are from 2016 & 2017 for the F-350.

 

[ProbeGT]

Can someone decode the inkjet code printed on this AAP totalgrip filter? I think it reads: F05U23E2. I have half a dozen of these filters from AAP clearance years ago, circa 2010-2014. I think they cost $.14/each. I might cut one open (unused) to see if they're still serviceable before I install them on my dad's Yaris.

 

[Glenda W.]

Haven’t seen a Honeywell in years!! Thanks! Please do a c&p.

 

[NormanBuntz]

My oldest was a 10-year-old FPS-7317 (Fram Pro Synthetic) I used in 2023 on my M35. Never thought twice about using it.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Can someone decode the inkjet code printed on this AAP totalgrip filter? I think it reads: F05U23E2. I have half a dozen of these filters from AAP clearance years ago, circa 2010-2014.

Purolator built AAP filter. Date code looks like 5/26/2008. Checkout the date code reading sticky threat at top of this forum.

 

[Pterostylis]

I don’t know if it’s a date code or not, but 20/04/07 is printed on the Sierra Marine oil filter I just put on my car.

 

[ccs368]

Not vintage level but certainly old Purolator. I believe date code of “R” corresponds to mfg year 2000. It was for my brother’s 2005 Mazda 3, I believe. I still have three left and one is currently in my ‘12 Tacoma 2.7l with the 2TR-FE engine. No issues or symptoms that I’m aware of after 4K miles and another 3.5K before OCI.

 

[Shannonwilkerson]

I have some ~20 year old PRO/GAUGE filters for my 7.3 idi

 

[ZeeOSix]

Not vintage level but certainly old Purolator. I believe date code of “R” corresponds to mfg year 2000.

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That R year code would be 2005. Check the date code reading sticky thread for decoder table.

 

[53' Stude]

That R year code would be 2005. Check the date code reading sticky thread for decoder table.

Definitely 2005 as I just confirmed it

 

[ccs368]

Good to know. I just assumed V-W-X-Y-Z was also used. Learned something new today.

 

[53' Stude]

Good to know. I just assumed V-W-X-Y-Z was also used. Learned something new today.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Sticky thread at top of the Oil Filter Forum. Has other filter brand date code readings too.

Thread 'Oil Filter date decoding thread'

Feb 19, 2022

All -

The following is the current means of deciphering some of the major oil filter date codes.
As we gain more info, the thread will be updated, and as we become aware of changes, we'll make those updates as well.

Note: the date code is what we are specifically addressing. Manufacturer internal info such as what faciliy location, assy line, shift could all be possible reasons for the other numbers; this is a common practice in manufacuring.

Many thanks go directly to ZeeOSix; he contributed to the basis for this thread.


Fram Oil Filters
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[RyanY]

My dear old dad used to say, "Avoid superlatives when you speak as they can box you in....".

A guy made a video using tin snips to cut off the rolled crimp. All you need to do is get a starting point.

I tried that with a Fram XG. I got a starting point and made it about an inch before I threw in the towel. That guy made it look easy but I have no idea how!

 

[Kira]

That guy made it look easy but I have no idea how!

I thought the same thing.
If the video was honest, he must've had THE BEST tinsnips in the world.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Real filter cutters are cheap (around $18-20) and all over the place on eBay and Amazon.

 

[RyanY]

I just installed the oldest filter I have ever used. This is a Honeywell Fram XG3597A that may be from 2006. The box lists 2005 as the copyright date, and the date code is C60593. IIUC that date code represents the 59th day of 2006 or 2016, and I can't imagine they would still be using 10+ y.o. boxes in 2016. After all, Honeywell sold their FRAM shares in 2011 (according to AI).

Therefore I believe this filter is 19 years old, and I found it on the walmart clearance shelf a few years ago, still wrapped in cellophane; apparently someone found it in a back room! Or someone returned it gor a refund after all these years.