I've got a couple here for you guys. I was able to cut up a few of these at my high school's auto shop before we crushed them. You can easily point out a small bit of damage from when i was using the air grinder to cut them open.

First 2 are Fram PH3593A
Next is an AC Delco PF52
Last is a Performax PO-1 PZ-1 QS8A (IDK which is model number)

Fram PH3593A



Another Fram PH3593A



Next is an AC Delco PF52




Last is a Performax PO-1 PZ-1 QS8A (IDK which is model number)

 

Looks like that Fram didn't do too bad. Other's look fairly good too

 

Not sure if it's useful, but the local dealer charged me $4 for a Mopar.

 

Although more expensive the K&N do have a very good flow and filtration rate. I've been using the HP3001 lately (larger version of HP2004) for the extra capacity and filtration and don't mind spending the extra bucks for more protection.

 

Almost time for an oil change on the Ram, will breakdown the Mopar filter and post picture's. Anyone else done an oil change lately and wanna share what their filter looked like?

 

no but there is a fram filter on my ram charger that i am hoping to get off soon. might just toss a cheap ph8a equivalent on till i can go into the city and get a royal purple filter.

 

Alright gent's, this is what everyone's been waiting for, the examination of the $6 Mopar Oil Filter.






Honestly I probably went 5-6,000 miles on this filter, it was last changed December 31st, 2011 after we did the plenum job.

I'd say it's held up pretty good, the pleats moved around a bit but I think that's normal to a degree, there was one area in particular that was worse then the rest, but overall I'm happy with it.

And yes I put a Mopar filter back on the truck.

 

How is the filter media secured to the endcaps?

 

They are glued. But DON'T think you'll pull the filter media from the end cap's. There is a massive amount of glue holding the end's on.

 

STEWIE01 -- How bout a filter cutter, looks like a big copper pipe cutter!!!