VINTAGE FRAM TOUGH GUARD 4967 CUT OPEN

[53' Stude]

The moment everyone has been waiting for. A Allied Signal Tough Guard, Canadian made 4967 with 18k on it. Installed October 2021 also. Wavy pleats I attribute to winter and our up and down monsoon rainy weather here in southwest PA. Oils used were Citgo made 10w30 HDEO, HPL 30w cleaner and some clearance oils such as Valvoline white bottle 10w30, 10w40 and even ancient All Climate 20w50 Valvoline dads friend gave me. Recently it’s been using Mobil Super 10w30 and Providence 5w/10w30 blend. What you don’t see in some end is decent amount of carbon bits. I hope to spread media out this week. The 2AZ-FE engine IMO opinion is harsh on oil. Opinions will vary. By mid week this vehicle will be gone. I can’t afford to continuously dump oil in this pig. Current fill is more Mobil Super 5k 10w30 and same date code Allied Signal 4967 filter. Car is 09’ Camry LE

Enjoy the photos

 

[53' Stude]

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[aquariuscsm]

Love that sturdy looking center tube! The next generation to present looks really flimsy and cheap.

 

[Texcl2]

Is that a screen over the bypass valve? If so that’s pretty awesome.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Is that a screen over the bypass valve? If so that’s pretty awesome.

Old design ... that TG filter has a 2012 date code.

 

[53' Stude]

Is that a screen over the bypass valve? If so that’s pretty awesome.

Yes it is. Those are carbon bits that hopefully the HPL 3 quarts hd30 cleaner purged also.

 

[53' Stude]

Old design ... that TG filter has a 2012 date code.

Thank You for deciphering it zeeOSix

 

[ZeeOSix]

Thank You for deciphering it zeeOSix

Anyone can decipher using the Date Code on may different brand oil filters using the sticky thread in the Oil Filter forum.

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...

bobistheoilguy.com

 

[blupupher]

I liked these with that screen over the bypass. Wish they still had it.

So what are you getting to replace the Camry? How many miles are on the vehicle?

 

[53' Stude]

I liked these with that screen over the bypass. Wish they still had it.

So what are you getting to replace the Camry? How many miles are on the vehicle?

There are a few fords im looking at. One I drove and like has 71k on it

 

[Irishman]

Thank you for the recent C & P's and the information about your Camry. Thanks again. Irishman

 

[53' Stude]

Thank you for the recent C & P's and the information about your Camry. Thanks again. Irishman

You are welcome sir

 

[blufeb95]

Old design ... that TG filter has a 2012 date code.

It's much older than 2012, It's the really old can paint, still says Allied Signal, and has no Sure grip, it's probably from the late 90s or very early 2000s before the Suregrip coating.

 

[hrv]

Old design ... that TG filter has a 2012 date code.

Wow at 69 years old....2012 does not seem that vintage to me...

 

[ZeeOSix]

It's much older than 2012, It's the really old can paint, still says Allied Signal, and has no Sure grip, it's probably from the late 90s or very early 2000s before the Suregrip coating.

The date code has a "2" for the year field ... so it's either 2002 or 2012. From what you're saying, sounds like 2002.

 

[53' Stude]

The date code has a "2" for the year field ... so it's either 2002 or 2012. From what you're saying, sounds like 2002.

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Zee and Blufeb95: do we know when Fram went from Allied Signal to whatever or Honeywell?

Thank You


You two know tons more on stuff than I do so I appreciate your knowledge

 

[Krieg]

Vintage is relative! I'm afraid I must be vintage to OP.

 

[blufeb95]

The date code has a "2" for the year field ... so it's either 2002 or 2012. From what you're saying, sounds like 2002.

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The only thing is that the Fram website all the way back in October 2001 shows the Tough Guard with Suregrip, I even looked at the source of the page and that image was archived on 8/22/2001, and I think I remember someone contacting Fram Technical and even they weren't exactly sure of the date format on filters that were this old.

 

[blufeb95]

Zee and Blufeb95: do we know when Fram went from Allied Signal to whatever or Honeywell?

Thank You


You two know tons more on stuff than I do so I appreciate your knowledge

I think the Allied Signal branding may have been used up until 04-05ish, even though Honeywell bought them around 99-2000

 

[53' Stude]

Thank You blufeb95