Purchased the TITANIUM and noticed this after
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Could it be evaporating machine oil?
Perhaps you bought an oil filter that is so fresh that the evaporating oil, that was used in the stamping process, hasn't evaporated yet. Or perhaps a batch of bases, that yours came from, didn't go through a wash process. Or, as you suggested, perhaps it is applied to prevent rust before the customer uses it I would hope that this is the one.
Whatever the source, I would think that Fram would have selected an oil that is compatible with your engine.
In a Tier 1 manufacturing facility that I used to work at before retiring, we often received parts that were still covered with evaporating oil. Our specifications for steel stamped components included an acceptable range for the suppliers to apply evaporating oil. That range was intended to provide enough evaporating oil that the stamped parts would arrive at our facility rust free, but also not have excessive oil.
The amount of oil, shown on the boss in the pictures you attached, would have been acceptable. Present, but not so heavy that it pools or drips.
Based upon my experience, working with suppliers of bare metal parts, I like seeing a light coat of oil on an oil filter. It is a given, if there is no protection on bare metal parts, they will rust. Based upon relative humidity where the part is stored, it is just a matter of time. Then of course, we would have all kinds of irate comments about the lousy quality of a filter manufacturer.
Perhaps you bought an oil filter that is so fresh that the evaporating oil, that was used in the stamping process, hasn't evaporated yet. Or perhaps a batch of bases, that yours came from, didn't go through a wash process. Or, as you suggested, perhaps it is applied to prevent rust before the customer uses it I would hope that this is the one.
Whatever the source, I would think that Fram would have selected an oil that is compatible with your engine.
In a Tier 1 manufacturing facility that I used to work at before retiring, we often received parts that were still covered with evaporating oil. Our specifications for steel stamped components included an acceptable range for the suppliers to apply evaporating oil. That range was intended to provide enough evaporating oil that the stamped parts would arrive at our facility rust free, but also not have excessive oil.
The amount of oil, shown on the boss in the pictures you attached, would have been acceptable. Present, but not so heavy that it pools or drips.
Based upon my experience, working with suppliers of bare metal parts, I like seeing a light coat of oil on an oil filter. It is a given, if there is no protection on bare metal parts, they will rust. Based upon relative humidity where the part is stored, it is just a matter of time. Then of course, we would have all kinds of irate comments about the lousy quality of a filter manufacturer.
my guess is some sort of RP to keep the base plate from rusting. Not sure they would use cutting oil in this form of manufacturing, the base plate is stamped. 
just my $0.02
just my $0.02
Threads are cut, before assembly. If the rust preventative bothers you, a little solvent on a cloth would clean it off. Does it still have the steel mesh visible through the holes?my guess is some sort of RP to keep the base plate from rusting. Not sure they would use cutting oil in this form of manufacturing, the base plate is stamped.
just my $0.02
Close your eyes and run it for 20k.
His eyes need to be open while driving! This oil filter in a clean engine can probably go 30K
CleanSump
Site Donor 2022
Wipe it off and carry on.
Could it be ?
Yes, Fram coats the inside with a light oil to prevent rust. Look down the center tube and you can see the film. Just clean off the base plate and threads real good (which should be done an any oil filter before use, regardless of brand) and then use it.
Courtesy of your photos, and my recent reply from Fram customer support, I also recognize what their customer support representative was mentioning when she said (and I quote...)
"Good Morning,
These 2 filters are very comparable, they both have a filtration of 99% of 20 micron, but the titanium has the oval shaped drain beck holes that let the oil pass through at a better rate and its also only available at Advance Auto Parts
Best regards,
Dawn"
Ed
"Good Morning,
These 2 filters are very comparable, they both have a filtration of 99% of 20 micron, but the titanium has the oval shaped drain beck holes that let the oil pass through at a better rate and its also only available at Advance Auto Parts
Best regards,
Dawn"
Ed
Fram I have noticed oils their filters.
"that let the oil pass through at a better rate"Courtesy of your photos, and my recent reply from Fram customer support, I also recognize what their customer support representative was mentioning when she said (and I quote...)
"Good Morning,
These 2 filters are very comparable, they both have a filtration of 99% of 20 micron, but the titanium has the oval shaped drain beck holes that let the oil pass through at a better rate and its also only available at Advance Auto Parts
Best regards,
Dawn"
Ed
Fram support person doesn't understand OD oil pumps or an engine oiling system.
dnewton3
Staff member
"I believe my education and intelligence would best serve humanity in a low-level customer service job" ... said no engineer, ever.
Most CS agents are the lowest common denominator of what the company is willing to spend money on; ya get what you pay for. And so the customers get nothing but stupid drivel. But then again, many customers aren't the brightest bulbs in the box, and if they were given a very good explanation, they'd either not understand it, or want to argue with their version of "facts" (opinions).
It’s a lot better to have some kind of rust preventing coating on the metal parts than having a silica gel pack stuffed down inside. Down here we breath our air by the gallon so if it doesn’t have something it’s going to rust or oxidize.
wemay
Site Donor 2023
No concern at all. Great filter.
