Purolator L14612 Cut Open

[SF0059]

Hey Guys,

I was cleaning up my workshop last night and ran across this unused L14612 that I had left over from the old Subaru I traded in. With no reason to use it, I grabbed my hacksaw and cut it open. This is my first filter dissection! See below:

Here is the filter assembled:

All the pieces. The nitrile ADV was nice and flexible. Also, the outer can was fairly thick and difficult to crush.

I was impressed with the filter element. All the folds were uniform, the metal crimp was solid, and the glue was even with no high, low or missing areas.

I was impressed with this filter, especially considering the $3 it cost me at Wally World.

 

[SLATRON]

yea I love the classic if don't have a filter from oil change special, built well, no start noise,& cost $2.37 at wally for my car, looks good

 

[actionstan]

You just cant go wrong with these oil filters, so much quality for such a low price. I have one that I plan on cutting open that was ran for more than 4k miles in a filthy engine. When it comes down to bang for buck, I think the purolator oil filter line is top notch.

 

[TrevorS]

I find it amazing that a filter can cost $3. The wonders of mass production and the Walmart supply chain!

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: SF0059
This is my first filter dissection!


All it takes is one time to become a filter dissection addict.

What was the date code on that filter? Doesn't look very old.

 

[Black_Thunder]

i'm really a big fan of purolator filters in general.


I use that same filter on my motorcycle and my dad's cycles and even our 4-wheeler.

 

[KCJeep]

Nice, great everyday value filter.

As always, thanks for cutting and posting!

 

[Sayjac]

The 14610/14612 series tend to have and maintain straight uniform pleating over the course of an oci. As mentioned, for $3.27 a solid everyday value filter. And it's made in the US.

Thanks for the pics.

 

[SF0059]

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: SF0059
This is my first filter dissection!


All it takes is one time to become a filter dissection addict.

What was the date code on that filter? Doesn't look very old.


I finally got around to looking up the date code: F11D09E2. Not sure how to interpret that...

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: SF0059
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: SF0059
This is my first filter dissection!


All it takes is one time to become a filter dissection addict.

What was the date code on that filter? Doesn't look very old.


I finally got around to looking up the date code: F11D09E2. Not sure how to interpret that...

So F11D09E2 = Nov 9, 2012

 

[Sayjac]

Originally Posted By: SF0059
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: SF0059
This is my first filter dissection!


All it takes is one time to become a filter dissection addict.

What was the date code on that filter? Doesn't look very old.


I finally got around to looking up the date code: F11D09E2. Not sure how to interpret that...

Ask and ye shall receive.

F= Fayetteville, North Carolina Plant
11= Month
D= Year 2012
09= Day of the Month
E= Line Number
2= Shift

Pert' near brand new.

Edit. Zee beat me to it.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: sayjac

Edit. Zee beat me to it.

I got 'er loaded in Photoshop for quick access.

 

[webfors]

One of my favorite filters!

 

[GMBoy]

I agree with the others, that is a darn good filter for the money. The Puralator was a good replacement value filter for the old SuperTechs that Walmart used to sell.