Hi first let me say this is not a bash against Fram or the ultra filter. I have an XG2 on my
2010 mountaineer and will continue to use them. Went to Walmart today to pick up a filter for my 02 jeep and wanted the longer version filter xg8a. I always check the filters before and beings the frams are taped shut I get a store manager and tell him I want to check the filter first because its a 50 mile round trip for me. There were 3 filters I opened the box and the filter had no damage to the can or the box. I then shook the filter and the cartridge was loose and moved up an down and side to side. The manager said it should not make that noise should it and I told him it was defective. I opened another and that one looked good with no noise. Only one left so we opened it and the filter looked good no can damage but the cartridge moved up and down but not as much as the first one. Guys there were no numbers on the filter's that I could write down. The xg2 has numbers and arrows shows the direction to turn the filter. The xg8a had nothing. So I wrote down the CPU code from the box 009100026071 and a second number on the box 100023611 but I do not believe these numbers will help. Also the box stated 15,000 miles. I didn't have a flashlight to look down inside the filter but I can not be certain if I saw a bypass valve but I did see the leaf spring. The reason I posted this was to give a heads up that the filters from all brands should be checked before purchase or after purchase before leaving the store. I still believe the Fram ultra is the best if not one of the best for quality and price. But stuff happens. Oh yea I ended up buying a motorcraft for 3.50. I Will get the Fram when more come in. Should this filter have numbers on it to show lot number and production date???
2010 mountaineer and will continue to use them. Went to Walmart today to pick up a filter for my 02 jeep and wanted the longer version filter xg8a. I always check the filters before and beings the frams are taped shut I get a store manager and tell him I want to check the filter first because its a 50 mile round trip for me. There were 3 filters I opened the box and the filter had no damage to the can or the box. I then shook the filter and the cartridge was loose and moved up an down and side to side. The manager said it should not make that noise should it and I told him it was defective. I opened another and that one looked good with no noise. Only one left so we opened it and the filter looked good no can damage but the cartridge moved up and down but not as much as the first one. Guys there were no numbers on the filter's that I could write down. The xg2 has numbers and arrows shows the direction to turn the filter. The xg8a had nothing. So I wrote down the CPU code from the box 009100026071 and a second number on the box 100023611 but I do not believe these numbers will help. Also the box stated 15,000 miles. I didn't have a flashlight to look down inside the filter but I can not be certain if I saw a bypass valve but I did see the leaf spring. The reason I posted this was to give a heads up that the filters from all brands should be checked before purchase or after purchase before leaving the store. I still believe the Fram ultra is the best if not one of the best for quality and price. But stuff happens. Oh yea I ended up buying a motorcraft for 3.50. I Will get the Fram when more come in. Should this filter have numbers on it to show lot number and production date???
