Purchased the TITANIUM and noticed this after

[odie]

Comparison . FRAM TITANIUM below .

That's all .

 

[ZeeOSix]

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No ... read this thread on how to decode manufacturing dates. This is a sticky at the top of the Oil Filter forum, which nobody seems to read, lol.

Oil Filter date decoding thread

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...

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That's all .

I hope so ... it's all been covered many time before.

Just clean it up (like any filter should be if there's anything noticeable to clean up) and slap it on.

 

[Braapdaddy]

It's most definitely to prevent rust when sitting on the shelf

 

[odie]

Took these of 2 other TITANIUM and a FORCE . It's the luck of the draw . Will try to remember to check all oil filter threads when purchased .

FRAM Force .

 

[ZeeOSix]

... Every oil filter (regardless of brand) I've bought over the last 30 years can stand some cleaning of the base plate and threads. It's just the way it is. Seems like you're obsessed with this stuff ...