FRAM Extra Guard®
Extra Guard® is the perfect filter for everyday drivers who perform oil changes at OE recommended intervals. Extra Guard® has cellulose and glass blended media that provides advanced engine protection for your vehicle. Engineered with a silicone anti-drain back valve, Extra Guard® meets all manufacturer’s recommended change intervals.
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TECHNOLOGYꝉ
FRAM Extra Guard® is built to balance 95% dirt-trapping efficiency with dirt-holding capacity.
SureGrip provides non-slip surface for easier installation and removal.
Fiber and resin blend creates a proprietary filter media to capture 95% of dirt particles that cause harmful engine wear.*
Silicone anti-drainback valve delivers superior start-up engine protection with up to 3X the hot oil resistance. **
Internally lubricated sealing gasket for easier filter removal.
*FRAM Group testing of average filter efficiency of PH8A, PH3387A and PH4967 or equivalent FRAM TG or XG models under ISO 4548-12 for particles greater than 20 microns.
**Greater than 3X the functional life of Nitrile ADB when tested per SAE HS806 hot oil and Anti-drain-back test.
ꝉNot all features are available on every part number in the product line. Check the package for specific features of individual filters.
Installation Instructions
- Use proper protective gear. Used motor oil should not come in contact with bare skin. Engine oil may be hot.
- Place a drain pan under the oil filter and unscrew oil filter.
- Clean mounting base, making sure the O-ring from the old filter is not stuck to the filter mount.
- Apply film of clean oil to filter gasket. Do not use grease.
- Screw new filter on until gasket reaches base contact. Then tighten according to instructions on filter using tightening guide markers.
- Check owner’s manual for correct oil specification, viscosity and amount.
- Add oil to “full” on dipstick. Idle engine for 5 minutes and check for leaks.
- Shut off engine and recheck oil level after 5 minutes and top off as necessary.
Find more detailed instructions and step-by-step video on changing the oil filter
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