Fram Ultra XG3980 cut open used on my 2002 Buick Century. 13,236 miles used, in service from 2-22-14 to 6-20-15 a total of 16 months. Extreme short trips, lots of idling all year. I changed my oil every 3-5k, this was left on for 3 OCI. I did not disturb the filter in between oil changes, just drain the pan and leave it on until now.
Single filter mag used. Lots of oil inside the can even after holding upside down to drain. ADBV very soft and pliable.
If you look close you can see the metal grit that was held inside the can with the fitler mag. Unfortunately i was unable to rotate the filter off the engine without taking the filter mag off, so some of the metal i believe came loose and fell into the can when i dumped it out.
I used 18 gauge steel tin snips to cut around the base plate, these cans are not too hard to cut, but getting the initial cut through the seam is.
I installed a Fram Tough Guard 3387A and Defy 5w30.
Right click on image and click "VIEW IMAGE" for full size rez. Pics taken with my Note 4.
I am sure i am forgetting something, just ask anything you want to know!
Single filter mag used. Lots of oil inside the can even after holding upside down to drain. ADBV very soft and pliable.
If you look close you can see the metal grit that was held inside the can with the fitler mag. Unfortunately i was unable to rotate the filter off the engine without taking the filter mag off, so some of the metal i believe came loose and fell into the can when i dumped it out.
I used 18 gauge steel tin snips to cut around the base plate, these cans are not too hard to cut, but getting the initial cut through the seam is.
I installed a Fram Tough Guard 3387A and Defy 5w30.
Right click on image and click "VIEW IMAGE" for full size rez. Pics taken with my Note 4.
I am sure i am forgetting something, just ask anything you want to know!