This is the reason for the string.
Virgin Filter Photos & Measurements
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Why don't you call Purolator and ask them?
But if you want the short answer...here's my guess:
The string holds the element in place as they assemble the filter by then putting on the two endcaps.
They put the media around the centertube. The string holds the media in place as it goes down the assemly line. Then the media/centertube are then put into the end caps.
Other filter companies use a human to hold the media/centertube in place while they physically put it into the endcaps. So they don't need the string.
But if you want the short answer...here's my guess:
The string holds the element in place as they assemble the filter by then putting on the two endcaps.
They put the media around the centertube. The string holds the media in place as it goes down the assemly line. Then the media/centertube are then put into the end caps.
Other filter companies use a human to hold the media/centertube in place while they physically put it into the endcaps. So they don't need the string.
back when i used to work at a ford dealership some of the oil filters from the factory were plain white with a upc bar code on it and that was it, no markings of motorcraft or even the part number.
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I would be ONE way to keep excess convoluted pleats tight up against the center tube while you adhere them to an end cap(s). Think "Jack in the Box"
Do you still have the overall sizes for these filters. Might help those looking to know how much room they need.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
FL-299's are all about this size.
FL-1A's are all about this size.
And the "Giganto" Wix 51714 is this size.
I've chosen examples from three different manufacturers so you can see that many filter makers post such info on the internet.
One caveat: oil filters are like shoes; for the same fitment, different manufacturers make 'em slightly bigger and slightly smaller, but they're all in the same ballpark.
Hope this helps!
FL-1A's are all about this size.
And the "Giganto" Wix 51714 is this size.
I've chosen examples from three different manufacturers so you can see that many filter makers post such info on the internet.
One caveat: oil filters are like shoes; for the same fitment, different manufacturers make 'em slightly bigger and slightly smaller, but they're all in the same ballpark.
Hope this helps!
DO you mind if I post this info on another website? A lot of the mustang people I know are ignorant about oil filters, and I think that educating them would be beneficial.
No problem, Shaman! Hope it proves useful to the 'Stang crowd.
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Wait!
Am I looking at the pics wrong....
Or-
Is STP and SuperTech using a paper base like Fram????
If this is true this will totally debase my respect for STP and SuperTech and Champion.
Am I looking at the pics wrong....
Or-
Is STP and SuperTech using a paper base like Fram????
If this is true this will totally debase my respect for STP and SuperTech and Champion.
Yep! You're looking at the pictures wrong. Those aren't cardboard endcaps a la Fram. It is thick filtering media, bonded to the pleated media using some sort of ultrasonic welding technique.
On another note: it's news to me that the Mobil 1 filters do NOT use a synthetic element... but now as I actually look at the Mobil 1 filter website, I see that they are indeed a synthetic blend. Sorry for the incorrect info in my original post.
On another note: it's news to me that the Mobil 1 filters do NOT use a synthetic element... but now as I actually look at the Mobil 1 filter website, I see that they are indeed a synthetic blend. Sorry for the incorrect info in my original post.
Why does the filter element on the M1-EP filter say "PH8A?!?!"
I appreciate all the photos of the filters. You listed the Fram HP-1, but not the = in a Baldwin Racing Filter, the B-253. There is a very interesting history to the development of this Filter for Ferrari. Look at these specs.
B253
Descriptions : Microlite Full-Flow Heavy-Duty Lube Spin-on Notes : Can be used in racing applications. Contains : Anti-Drainback Valve
20 PSI By-Pass Valve Standpipe
Fits : Ferrari, Lancia, Porsche Automotive
Replaces : Ferrari 45384000; Lancia 2220425; Porsche 901-107-203-02
Thread : 3/4-16
O.D. : 3 11/16 (93.7)
Length : 5 15/32 (138.9)
B253
Descriptions : Microlite Full-Flow Heavy-Duty Lube Spin-on Notes : Can be used in racing applications. Contains : Anti-Drainback Valve
20 PSI By-Pass Valve Standpipe
Fits : Ferrari, Lancia, Porsche Automotive
Replaces : Ferrari 45384000; Lancia 2220425; Porsche 901-107-203-02
Thread : 3/4-16
O.D. : 3 11/16 (93.7)
Length : 5 15/32 (138.9)
It would be cool if there was an 'E-Core' Motorcraft.
Don't go messin with my Motorcrafts!!!
What you see at the retail store is the same as at the dealership I work at. The Facory Champ filter has dome or base end bypass valves the same as their Motorcraft counterpart. Have been looking out of interest at work over the last couple of weeks.
Looking at the pics of the Amsoil EaO15, it appears the bypass valve is a button type on the closed end of the filter. Is that correct?
I looked at the photos of the cutaway Eao and Donaldson filters. I know that Donaldson has made Amsoil filters in the past. It looks to me like the EaO and the Donalson P169071 appear quite the same except for ADBV material for the most part. The media looks the same or at least substantially similar. Do the EaO filters use the Synteq media? If so is anyone out there buying the Donaldsons instead. Grease (a BITOGer here) tested the Synteq media and in terms of filtration it does not appear to me that it tested substantially better than many other well respected filters. If indeed the Eao does use the Synteq media I can not find it in myself to spend 15 to 20 bucks for a filter, ouch!?! Any thoughts? Link to the Grease study spreadsheet below.
http://www.oilfilterstudy.com/Grease Oil Filter Study.xls
http://www.oilfilterstudy.com/Grease Oil Filter Study.xls
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