Some of you may remember my post a while back regarding my ACDelco PF1237 and tears in the media. I had run two of these filters and both had tears in 4-5 months and 4-5k miles.
I also opened two Fram Toughguards (TG6607) after 4-5 months and 4-5k intervals, and while they did not have tears, they did have some widening of the pleats and what I would consider indicators of media stress. I found this to be acceptable and was happy with the results.
And again this weekend, I opened a Nissan OEM filter (15208-65F0E) and it (just like the AC Delco) had tears in the media. It also appeared that some of the media was beginning to disconnect from the rest of the filter.
What should I conclude from this? Is this a testament to Fram, or is ACDelco and Nissan OEM insufficient for my needs?
I plan on using a Fram Ultra (XG6607) for two intervals and checking again.
I also opened two Fram Toughguards (TG6607) after 4-5 months and 4-5k intervals, and while they did not have tears, they did have some widening of the pleats and what I would consider indicators of media stress. I found this to be acceptable and was happy with the results.
And again this weekend, I opened a Nissan OEM filter (15208-65F0E) and it (just like the AC Delco) had tears in the media. It also appeared that some of the media was beginning to disconnect from the rest of the filter.
What should I conclude from this? Is this a testament to Fram, or is ACDelco and Nissan OEM insufficient for my needs?
I plan on using a Fram Ultra (XG6607) for two intervals and checking again.
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