Zee09
$200 Site Donor 2023
I'd like to run one of those out to 25k with Amsoil
STP S-10590 CUT OPEN
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Those pleats are pulling HARD on the endcaps-there would be oil bypassing the media through the gaps on the ADBV end (although it's impossible to tell after it's taken apart). Many much better filters available for the same or less money!
I don't think this example has pulled the end caps down far enough. When the filter is assembled, the leaf spring compresses down on the end and through the center tube - the center tube is the stressed column in the assembly. So those clamped areas are going to try and stay flat as the uncompressed outside circumference of the end caps bend down like seen. Once cut open, one could assemble the guts and compress the assembly some to see if there is any air gap around the center tube to verify.
Looking at the dome lettering, was expecting to see Champ Labs. Surprise, Fram. Seam pleat area spacing.... ugh. Best said imo, it survived. And while the pleat may not have torn with more miles, agreeing with @bullwinkle it could have pulled the endcap down enough to cause bypass in those areas. Been seen here before. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/fram-tough-guard-3614-cut-open-internal-damage.270870/
Thanks for c&p.
Thanks for c&p.
Even the end caps have some serious waves to them. That’s odd for 5k.
Huge quality gap between the blue can and the XL’s.
Thank you sir!
Huge quality gap between the blue can and the XL’s.
Thank you sir!
Blue can of death. 
