This is my first time cutting open a filter. Used an angle grinder on the crimp seam, which recently saw suggested.
Used this clearance $1.50 Walmart Toughguard TG8316 circa 2003 as a transmission filter for a few thousand miles on my ES300.
This is an engine oil filter and isn't meant for transmission or hydraulic applications. Using it wasprobably a bad idea in multiple ways (it's old, the anti siphon valve might create backpressure or be too restrictive etc... oh and it was DENTED
), but at least still looks pretty good for something that spent 13 years on a Walmart shelf.
2003 date code.
Bypass valve looks good, and Toughguards of the time featured a screen over it- like you still see in the Fram Racing filters.
Anti siphon valve works well
ADBV really pliable (a tad thin?)
Didn't notice that dent till taking this picture. Though I don't think it interfered with the function of the filter.
Definitely wouldn't have run it had I noticed the dent.
Used this clearance $1.50 Walmart Toughguard TG8316 circa 2003 as a transmission filter for a few thousand miles on my ES300.
This is an engine oil filter and isn't meant for transmission or hydraulic applications. Using it was
2003 date code.
Bypass valve looks good, and Toughguards of the time featured a screen over it- like you still see in the Fram Racing filters.
Anti siphon valve works well
ADBV really pliable (a tad thin?)
Didn't notice that dent till taking this picture. Though I don't think it interfered with the function of the filter.
Definitely wouldn't have run it had I noticed the dent.
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