Purchased FRAM Titanium FS7317 and FS9688

[odie]

Plan to install them this month or next with P.P. 5w-20 for '18 Accent and P.P. 0w-20 for the FIT . PENNZOIL Platinum w/$20 rebate . No metal screen visible through the holes of the center tube for the FS9688 . The FS7317 has louvers making for no detection of the metal screen . So, one or both of these have become the new ULTRA XG ( w/o metal sreen ) for A.A.P.. The threads look more clear of shavings or other debri than last TITANIUM FS9688 purchased in October and in use for the '18 Accent .

Pictures of older TITANIUM threads with debri / shavings are here .

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...rom-forming-thread.359067/page-2#post-6251023

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...rom-forming-thread.359067/page-4#post-6274053

 

[odie]

Continued . FS9688 . Good portion of coating for the base is not sprayed / painted . The FS7317 is in better condition .

 

[fantastic]

Using a tooth brush is a good idea. I was thinking a metal wire brush but that may do more harm? Other's have been mentioning the changes were coming to this titanium line soon (no metal wire).

 

[michael007]

Other's have been mentioning the changes were coming to this titanium line soon (no metal wire).

It's been mentioned on the forum but Fram has been answering emails saying it's metal backed. Website and packaging still show it's metal backed.

On April 23rd, they received photos that '53 Stude took after cutting open one of their titanium filters. Other than being told the photos were sent to a manager, I haven't heard back as of yet.

 

[fantastic]

It's been mentioned on the forum but Fram has been answering emails saying it's metal backed. Website and packaging still show it's metal backed.

On April 23rd, they received photos that '53 Stude took after cutting open one of their titanium filters. Other than being told the photos were sent to a manager, I haven't heard back as of yet.

Of course. This is a case of the people that should know, don't know. I hope they'll respond to your messages soon.

 

[ZeeOSix]

The "2" in 23 would mean 202"2". Go read the filter date code sticky thread at the top of this oil filter forum.

 

[odie]

Using a tooth brush is a good idea. I was thinking a metal wire brush but that may do more harm? Other's have been mentioning the changes were coming to this titanium line soon (no metal wire).

I hold the filter with face plate facing down when using tooth brush . That way less chance to have anything go into filter .

 

[fantastic]

I hold the filter with face plate facing down when using tooth brush . That way less chance to have anything go into filter .

makes sense. Did the burs come off fairly easy or were they fairly firm?

 

[odie]

Were removed . Also lightly wiped threads with paper towel .

 

[ZeeOSix]

I hold the filter with face plate facing down when using tooth brush . That way less chance to have anything go into filter .

Vacuum on the center tube also after cleaning would be a good idea.

 

[odie]

Took a closer look inside the FS7317 and couldn't see any metal mesh behind the center tube when looking through the louvers .

 

[RooflessVW]

Aren't these two filters interchangeable?

 

[ZeeOSix]

Took a closer look inside the FS7317 and couldn't see any metal mesh behind the center tube when looking through the louvers .

I'd bet any Fram Titanium with the louvers will also not have the wire-backed media.