Fram Ultra XG3682 in use for 6 years

[Suzuki-2000]

This filter was used in a 1987 Nissan plow truck for 6 years. It was changed out for a OEM filter as seen in last picture.

 

[Suzuki-2000]

 

[paulri]

Was the gap in the pleats in #9 like that when you cut it open?

 

[ZeeOSix]

How many miles on the Ultra?

 

[joekingcorvette]

Looks like you got your money's worth out of that filter.

 

[Suzuki-2000]

Was the gap in the pleats in #9 like that when you cut it open?

No gap. It was cut with a razor to look at the screen. I was going to cut more off but it was quite tough.

 

[Suzuki-2000]

How many miles on the Ultra?

Right around 6,000 miles

 

[Suzuki-2000]

Looks like you got your money's worth out of that filter.

I planned on leaving it on for longer, but figured it was time as its exposed to road salt.

 

[53' Stude]

Nice photos. What oil went back in? Filter looks good.

 

[fantastic]

Rusty but trusty... Yeah, it was ready to be changed but you did get some lifespan out of this filter with time. Nissan Hardbody? Thanks!

 

[Bellavita]

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Thank you for the C&P!
Good, robust all American design and manufacturing . . . a credit to Fram. This reinforcers why I trust Fram for my filters. Six years & 6K is incredible on a working vehicle especially a plow truck.

Perhaps you could shorten the OCI time a little to say 5 years? ( a bit of humor!)

 

[Sayjac]

An OG Ultra XG, they don't make'm like this anymore.......literally.

Thanks for c&p.

 

[Suzuki-2000]

Nice photos. What oil went back in? Filter looks good.

5w30 SuperTech synthetic.

 

[Suzuki-2000]

Rusty but trusty... Yeah, it was ready to be changed but you did get some lifespan out of this filter with time. Nissan Hardbody? Thanks!

Yes VG30

 

[Suzuki-2000]

Thank you for the C&P!
Good, robust all American design and manufacturing . . . a credit to Fram. This reinforcers why I trust Fram for my filters. Six years & 6K is incredible on a working vehicle especially a plow truck.

Perhaps you could shorten the OCI time a little to say 5 years? ( a bit of humor!)

I was hoping for 10, but this filter was in a highly corrosive environment a lot of road salt spray where I live.

 

[bullwinkle]

I was hoping for 10, but this filter was in a highly corrosive environment a lot of road salt spray where I live.

I've had to change a couple of OG XG3600s on the xB because they were starting to rust. Can thickness & paint were their ONLY weaknesses.

 

[We're Metals]

Wow! - Lots of material in the base of the filter. Looks well constructed. Love the RUST!

Thanks for sharing

 

[odie]

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Very similar to the rust spot ( 3rd picture down ) of the FRAM Ultra XG7317 w/ screen that was used on the '13 FIT . It was on for under a year and went through winter months with plenty of salt . Noticed it was leaking oil from the raised rust spot .

 

[odie]

Very similar to the rust spot ( 3rd picture down ) of the FRAM Ultra XG7317 w/ screen that was used on the '13 FIT . It was on for under a year and went through winter months with plenty of salt . Noticed it was leaking oil from the raised rust spot .

 

[bullwinkle]

I'm hoping the OG/wire-backed Titaniums have a little more rust resistance, since the rough powder coat is all over the filter. Both the Sure-Grip & the OG Ultra's "paint" left a lot to be desired...