Fram Ultra XG2 [Cut Open] (for Ford Modulars)

[CarbonSteel]

I think Jim Allen also opened one of these, but here it is again--a FRAM XG2 for a Ford Modular. I think this is a good filter, but I cannot seem to be able to move past the bypass valve (though I know it is fine). This is not like the other FRAM filters, it actually is well constructed. Note that all "fuzzies" that are protruding from the filter media are likely a result of a burr or two on the can that snagged as I lifted it off.

Enjoy!

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[MarkStock]

Looks very well made. Wonder what it looks like after 10k+.

KevGuy will be very upset you sacrificed a new FRAM.

 

[Billy_D]

Originally Posted By: MarkStock
Looks very well made...


+1

 

[KevGuy]

Originally Posted By: MarkStock
Looks very well made. Wonder what it looks like after 10k+.

KevGuy will be very upset you sacrificed a new FRAM.


It's all good.

 

[LeakySeals]

Thats the new 99% @20 micron 1X ply Synthetic media. I'm noticing a big difference in the "looks" of my oil from the former 2x ply xtended guard. Yellow all the way to 8k when I change it, with the xtended guard it would get pretty dark.

Note the extra rubber gasket on the metal end cap. Was it on both sides?

 

[webfors]

I like that filter a lot! It is a good waste of a filter, pretty nonetheless.

 

[Mr Nice]

Looks great.

 

[MarkStock]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
Originally Posted By: MarkStock
Looks very well made. Wonder what it looks like after 10k+.

KevGuy will be very upset you sacrificed a new FRAM.


It's all good.


What no mom jokes?

 

[ZeeOSix]

Cherry!

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: LeakySeals
Note the extra rubber gasket on the metal end cap. Was it on both sides?

The gasket seems to be made of a felt like material and was only on the bypass side.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Originally Posted By: LeakySeals
Note the extra rubber gasket on the metal end cap. Was it on both sides?

The gasket seems to be made of a felt like material and was only on the bypass side.


Don't need it on the ADBV side, as the silicone rubber seals on the end plate on that side.

 

[chubbs1]

Nice filter. I actually think this is one of the best filters for the money for most PCMO's.

 

[Texan4Life]

Great pic's.. I'll give this one to KevGuy... thats one good looking FRAM.

 

[ranger99]

This filter made me come back to Fram, I quit using them after I started reading here on Bob's. I just tried one for the first time after voting on Tuesday. I used the Ultra and 5w-30 Mobil 1. Vehicle is a 99 Ford Ranger with a 2.5 litre manual trans with 280,000 miles (still runs great). Anyway, the last two somewhat cold mornings here in Michigan I have had a really bad start up rattle for a few seconds. Mind you, I have never had this problem before with conventional whatever and whatever filter, nor with PP or QSUD (I use synthetic in the winter and conventional in the summer) I just so happened to get the mobil one on sale at costgo so gave it a try. Truck runs great but I don't like the rattle at all. I am not going to judge the filter just yet as it seems to be of great quality and I know people here like Mobil 1 as well so no bashing on either product, just stating the facts as of the last 2 days since the oil change.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: ranger99
This filter made me come back to Fram, I quit using them after I started reading here on Bob's. I just tried one for the first time after voting on Tuesday.

What filter were you using before?

 

[ranger99]

Way back I used the OCOD, over the last couple of years I used Purolator white cans or Pennzoil Yellow cans (also purolator) or Motorcrafts.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: ranger99
Way back I used the OCOD, over the last couple of years I used Purolator white cans or Pennzoil Yellow cans (also purolator) or Motorcrafts.

There are some Ford engines that have startup rattle that is solved by using an MC filter. I thought perhaps you swapped the MC for the FRAM and then started experiencing the rattle (not saying there is anything specifically wrong with the FRAM), but I know that MC eliminates the rattle in some engines.

 

[cp3]

Nice! Thanx for sharing! Have to appreciate someone sacrificing 4 new filters at once! Great contribution.

These are nice looking filters. Been tossing around the idea of running the M1s I have left for 2 OCIs. If I do, I might have to try these next.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

That's not a bad looking filter.What price range is it in? How does it compare to other filters in its class?

 

[KCJeep]

These are great filters and polar opposites of the orange can, they are a real value for what you get versus price.

There's a video on Youtube somewhere, they test cycle that bypass valve like a bazillion times, once I saw that no worries about it anymore.