Vintage Fram XG3593A c&p

[RyanY]

Fram XG3593A
Date code: Feb 28, 2006
2012 Honda Odyssey, 5k OCI
4th run of VRP

Silicone ADBV was pliable, pleats were uniform and media was intact. The 19 y.o. filter performed well and probably could have gone longer, but the package indicated that it was only rated for 7500 miles.

Suggestion: if you plan to use the tin snips technique to open the can, do it on a weaker unit like a Pure 1; this one was a real B and the old dykes worked better than the snips!

 

[Bud_One]

No pics ?

 

[EvoMan]

No pics ?

It’s so vintage it’s turned to dust.

 

[RyanY]

No pics ?

Sorry I hit the wrong button while posting. They are now available.

And here is pic #11 (I exceeded the 10 pic limit above).

 

[Sayjac]

Precursor to the OG XG. Current XG can't hold a candle to it. Really like the gasket material on the bypass seal area, they way it should be. Very easy 5k miles with these.

Thanks for c&p.

 

[Ronn]

Is that a rubber gasket under bypass?

 

[RyanY]

Is that a rubber gasket under bypass?

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It's more of a thin, rubberized paper. It tore when I tried to peel it off.

 

[Glenda W.]

Very nice! Thank you for the throwback!

 

[ZeeOSix]

Is that a rubber gasket under bypass?

All OG Ultras used the leaf spring gasket built into the end cap. That's one reason it was so high efficiency, because whoever designed it knew that any internal leakage decreases the filter's efficiency.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Date code must be the 59th day of 2006.

 

[RyanY]

Date code must be the 59th day of 2006.

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Yes - I listed in the first post as Feb 28, 2006. I think my math is correct but please let me know of it's not.

When I bought this filter a few years ago (Walmart clearance shelf) I initially thought it was from 2016. However further investigation revealed that this model was discontinued around 2010. I'm just impressed that it still performed after 19 years! Maybe the cellophane wrapper contributed to its longevity?

Here is some more detail on the packaging.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/oldest-oil-filter-you-ever-used.395603/post-7276262

And here is the OC post from a few days ago. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/post-your-latest-oil-change.108957/post-7333006

 

[ZeeOSix]

Yes - I listed in the first post as Feb 28, 2006. I think my math is correct but please let me know of it's not.

Probably didn't see it because in dark mode your post looks like this, so I just looked at photos, lol. Your last post looks normal in dark mode however.

 

[RyanY]

Probably didn't see it because in dark mode your post looks like this, so I just looked at photos, lol. Your last post looks normal in dark mode however.

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Dark mode? I didn't realize that was an option...

 

[ZeeOSix]

Dark mode? I didn't realize that was an option...

Can choose it (and other canned color options) at the bottom LH corner of the webpage.

 

[RyanY]

Can choose it (and other canned color options) at the bottom LH corner of the webpage.

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Awesome! I like the dark mode! The white test pops very well.

I'm not sure why my first post had dark text in dark mode - perhaps the mods can change this???

 

[53' Stude]

Fram XG3593A
Date code: Feb 28, 2006
2012 Honda Odyssey, 5k OCI
4th run of VRP

Silicone ADBV was pliable, pleats were uniform and media was intact. The 19 y.o. filter performed well and probably could have gone longer, but the package indicated that it was only rated for 7500 miles.

Suggestion: if you plan to use the tin snips technique to open the can, do it on a weaker unit like a Pure 1; this one was a real B and the old dykes worked better than the snips!

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Filter looks great. Thank You for cut and post sir.