[Cut Open] Shell Rotella RTO-59 Virgin
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I'd call that Purolator-made: oval inlet holes and string around the media.
What's the point of destroying a brand new oil filter? I don't get it.
Look like they put more media in them to prevent the wide space issue at the seam, they should be tear free if they aren't going all made that good.
Originally Posted By: Drosselmier
What's the point of destroying a brand new oil filter? I don't get it.
To see how it's constructed especially since Purolator filters have been having major issues with large gaps at the metal crimp causing tears.
Originally Posted By: Drosselmier
What's the point of destroying a brand new oil filter? I don't get it.
To see how it's constructed especially since Purolator filters have been having major issues with large gaps at the metal crimp causing tears.
It is not a bad looking filter.
My issue with it is that it is $7.00 and has a nitrile ADBV (at least it is black).
It appears the equivalent TG is slightly less money and a XG is about two bucks more.
Not, in my opinion, a good value.
I do not like the lack of flats either.
Since they do not appear make one for anything I own, guess it does not matter much what I think.
I think this one fits later model GM.
My issue with it is that it is $7.00 and has a nitrile ADBV (at least it is black).
It appears the equivalent TG is slightly less money and a XG is about two bucks more.
Not, in my opinion, a good value.
I do not like the lack of flats either.
Since they do not appear make one for anything I own, guess it does not matter much what I think.
I think this one fits later model GM.
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Looks like it's a Duramax oil filter.
I like that they're using the string again.
Can anyone decode the build date ?
I like that they're using the string again.
Can anyone decode the build date ?
I'd like to see the 25$ 177 cut open
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Originally Posted By: RF Overlord
I'd call that Purolator-made: oval inlet holes and string around the media.
Agreed; the bypass valve has Purolator written all over it.
I'd call that Purolator-made: oval inlet holes and string around the media.
Agreed; the bypass valve has Purolator written all over it.
Thanks for cutting one open!
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Looks like it was made in the "good old days" to me... and maybe that's a good sign.
^ This, string and all!!
This is how Puro used to make filters. Looks beautiful! Now let's see what it looks like after a solid OCI.
Looks like it was made in the "good old days" to me... and maybe that's a good sign.
^ This, string and all!!
This is how Puro used to make filters. Looks beautiful! Now let's see what it looks like after a solid OCI.
Duck, does the media maintain even pleat spacing on the other side of the filter or does it look any different than the seam side?
Originally Posted By: RF Overlord
I'd call that Purolator-made: oval inlet holes and string around the media.
it's a Purolator. Same date code format, besides the looks.
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Looks like it was made in the "good old days" to me... and maybe that's a good sign.
It's actually very recent production
Originally Posted By: Bud_One
Can anyone decode the build date ?
F04G24F1
F - Fayetteville, NC
04 - April
G - 2015
24 - 24th (of April, see above)
F - production line
1 - shift
I'd call that Purolator-made: oval inlet holes and string around the media.
it's a Purolator. Same date code format, besides the looks.
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Looks like it was made in the "good old days" to me... and maybe that's a good sign.
It's actually very recent production
Originally Posted By: Bud_One
Can anyone decode the build date ?
F04G24F1
F - Fayetteville, NC
04 - April
G - 2015
24 - 24th (of April, see above)
F - production line
1 - shift
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Duck, does the media maintain even pleat spacing on the other side of the filter or does it look any different than the seam side?
I would call it pretty even:
ABDV
Duck, does the media maintain even pleat spacing on the other side of the filter or does it look any different than the seam side?
I would call it pretty even:
ABDV
Looks very good ... thanks for the C&P.
What purpose does the string serve?
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