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**70cst** · 07-03-2011, 12:20 PM

This is a good read...we are "FILTERING" out the good and bad

Flint70step · 07-03-2011, 12:26 PM

Wow.I recently lost oil pressure and had a rod start knocking in me in my 327.I had used Purolator filters or wix for years.When I did my last oil change I let the guy at the parts counter talk me into getting the oil and filter special for 17.99.It came with a Fram filter.After reading this thread I cant help but blame the fram filter for killing my motor.I'm gonna cut the filter and check it out and see if the cardboard got into the oil passages and clogged my system.At least I saved $5 with the oil change deal.Then it cost me $100 tow in from town,$100+ in gaskets and all the other stuff I needed to change my motor out.I would be screwed if it wasn't for my good friend Steve who lent me a 350.I'll sum it up by saying F fram!

**70cst** · 07-03-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint70step

Wow.I recently lost oil pressure and had a rod start knocking in me in my 327.I had used Purolator filters or wix for years.When I did my last oil change I let the guy at the parts counter talk me into getting the oil and filter special for 17.99.It came with a Fram filter.After reading this thread I cant help but blame the fram filter for killing my motor.I'm gonna cut the filter and check it out and see if the cardboard got into the oil passages and clogged my system.At least I saved $5 with the oil change deal.Then it cost me $100 tow in from town,$100+ in gaskets and all the other stuff I needed to change my motor out.I would be screwed if it wasn't for my good friend Steve who lent me a 350.I'll sum it up by saying F fram!

Let us know what you find ...

farmall · 07-03-2011, 02:08 PM

Wix, NAPA Gold, and Baldwin for me.

richards72chevy · 07-03-2011, 02:19 PM

Can you run regular oil with mobil 1 filters or does it have to be synthetic?

*Shane* · 07-03-2011, 03:10 PM

I prefer AC Delco, but yeah ... FRAM sux ... that's why Ferrari uses them as their OEM filters.

BigRed76 · 07-03-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by richards72chevy

Can you run regular oil with mobil 1 filters or does it have to be synthetic?

Mobil 1 oil filters can be used with any type of motor oil, but of course Mobil recommends that you use Mobil 1.

BigRed76 · 07-03-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

I prefer AC Delco, but yeah ... FRAM sux ... that's why Ferrari uses them as their OEM filters.

The standard orange FRAM oil filters do indeed suck. However, FRAM has recently designed a new high quality oil filter called their Xtended Guard oil filter. FRAM claims you can use it for up to 10,000 miles, although I'd never do that. The filter element inside of it is improved tons over the standard orange ones, and they have eliminated the cardboard in these filters and replaced it with metal. From what I have seen in them they appear to be the same quality as the Mobil1 or Wix filters. They are about 3 times the cost of the orange ones, but you get what you pay for.

1972RedNeck · 07-03-2011, 03:23 PM

Dang, This is my first 2 pager.

bollybib · 07-03-2011, 03:27 PM

I, like many others, have used Frams for a long time with no issues. My choice of Fram has basically been dictated by what I found stacked on the back wall in parts stores (aka marketing).

However, after reading all this stuff and the extensive discussion on filters in other threads and links, I think I'll spend a couple of dollars more and start using higher quality filters in the future.

Beat68CST · 07-03-2011, 03:39 PM

Wix or bust.

Simple as that.
Posted via Mobile Device

CG · 07-03-2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Dang, This is my first 2 pager.

Congrats! I didnt realize people thought about that kind of thing. Usually when I post it kills the thread

bollybib · 07-03-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

.............Usually when I post it kills the thread

Seems like that happens to me a lot, too

Mister laugh · 07-03-2011, 04:59 PM

I've used fram in the past and seen oil pressure issues with them. Switched to wix and never looked back.

Legolas894 · 07-03-2011, 05:29 PM

Not to offend but a lot of this is just personal preference (Coke/Pepsi). I think a $4.00 FRAM shouldn't be compared to an $8.00 (or more Wix).

If you said Brand X oil, you'd get a few people with stories on how they knew someone who wrecked their motor with brand x.

I took off a FRAM CH200PL filter and replaced with a NAPA gold. When I took off the valve covers last night, there was a lot of gunk in there. So, was it the FRAM filters the PO used for years? Or was it because the PO hadn't changed the oil regularly or did he use Castrol instead of Valvoline or was it a cheap PCV valve etc etc.

Really hard to judge brands of anything unless you have long term side-by-side scientific testing with the different brands in the same class.
FRAM makes 5 different grades of filters from the $4.00 extraguard up to Toughguard, extended guard etc. Maybe a high end FRAM is better than a low end WIX. Who knows.

I use a NAPA gold oil filter, with Valvoline oil, Champion spark plugs, regular gas and I get to the dump just fine. If I was running the 1/4 mile in competition where fraction of a second counts, you'd want to optimize everything.

Just my $0.02.

mbgmike · 07-03-2011, 06:12 PM

They probably all are made by Champion Labs

I know AC DELCO,K&N,and mobile one are

*Shane* · 07-03-2011, 06:27 PM

a lot of folks would be really surprised to see how many different name-brand "high end" and no-name "low end" filters are made on the same line. no difference except for the color of the exterior canister and and the name silk-screened on it.

i've seen it with my own two little beady eyes.

BigRed76 · 07-03-2011, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

a lot of folks would be really surprised to see how many different name-brand "high end" and no-name "low end" filters are made on the same line. no difference except for the color of the exterior canister and and the name silk-screened on it.

i've seen it with my own two little beady eyes.

I know what you mean, it's the same way with automotive batteries.

mbgmike · 07-03-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

a lot of folks would be really surprised to see how many different name-brand "high end" and no-name "low end" filters are made on the same line. no difference except for the color of the exterior canister and and the name silk-screened on it.

i've seen it with my own two little beady eyes.

Yeah we are in the parts business. rebranding and reboxing is common in the trade. I have seen stickers covering up multiple mfg's. Most all big chains do it. As long as it has the same warrantee it works I guess. We don't do the reboxing cause we are not big enough

Some parts are different pending the brands requirements.

rpmgroup · 07-03-2011, 07:00 PM

here's a link to filter overload http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oil...reference.html

**Stocker** · 07-03-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Millions of fram filters have been used "without a problem".
I've been smoking a pack a day for 23 years now... and have had no problems.

All either one means is no problem has been detected... YET.

Great analogy!

sjarrett71 · 07-03-2011, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpmgroup

here's a link to filter overload http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oil...reference.html

I posted that link in post #5. Good info!

CG · 07-03-2011, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Millions of fram filters have been used "without a problem".
I've been smoking a pack a day for 23 years now... and have had no problems.

All either one means is no problem has been detected... YET..

So using this analogy you will not use a Fram filter because even though you never had a problem with one you don't want to take a chance on forking up an engine ... But you wont do the same with cigarettes even though the chances are good they will kill you, even though they haven't yet??? Tsk tsk Andy

C20-67_N_MO · 07-03-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

So using this analogy you will not use a Fram filter because even though you never had a problem with one you don't want to take a chance on forking up an engine ... But you wont do the same with cigarettes even though the chances are good they will kill you, even though they haven't yet??? Tsk tsk Andy

Way to call him out.....

Yeah I've been running Fram on my vehicles for years w/o a problem, but if they are as low quality as everyone is saying, its not worth the risk these days to take that chance anymore.

Great thread!

69heavychevy · 07-03-2011, 09:57 PM

like an old timer once told me, "if you want a good filter, just grab the heaviest one..."

07-03-2011, 12:20 PM	#26
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07-03-2011, 12:26 PM	#27
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: The Infamous FRAM Wow.I recently lost oil pressure and had a rod start knocking in me in my 327.I had used Purolator filters or wix for years.When I did my last oil change I let the guy at the parts counter talk me into getting the oil and filter special for 17.99.It came with a Fram filter.After reading this thread I cant help but blame the fram filter for killing my motor.I'm gonna cut the filter and check it out and see if the cardboard got into the oil passages and clogged my system.At least I saved $5 with the oil change deal.Then it cost me $100 tow in from town,$100+ in gaskets and all the other stuff I needed to change my motor out.I would be screwed if it wasn't for my good friend Steve who lent me a 350.I'll sum it up by saying F fram! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

07-03-2011, 02:08 PM	#29
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 723	Re: The Infamous FRAM Wix, NAPA Gold, and Baldwin for me. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

07-03-2011, 02:19 PM	#30
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: The Infamous FRAM Can you run regular oil with mobil 1 filters or does it have to be synthetic?

07-03-2011, 03:10 PM	#31
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: The Infamous FRAM I prefer AC Delco, but yeah ... FRAM sux ... that's why Ferrari uses them as their OEM filters.

07-03-2011, 03:27 PM	#35
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: The Infamous FRAM I, like many others, have used Frams for a long time with no issues. My choice of Fram has basically been dictated by what I found stacked on the back wall in parts stores (aka marketing). However, after reading all this stuff and the extensive discussion on filters in other threads and links, I think I'll spend a couple of dollars more and start using higher quality filters in the future. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

07-03-2011, 03:39 PM	#36
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: The Infamous FRAM Wix or bust. Simple as that. Posted via Mobile Device

07-03-2011, 04:59 PM	#39
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: The Infamous FRAM I've used fram in the past and seen oil pressure issues with them. Switched to wix and never looked back.

07-03-2011, 05:29 PM	#40
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: The Infamous FRAM Not to offend but a lot of this is just personal preference (Coke/Pepsi). I think a $4.00 FRAM shouldn't be compared to an $8.00 (or more Wix). If you said Brand X oil, you'd get a few people with stories on how they knew someone who wrecked their motor with brand x. I took off a FRAM CH200PL filter and replaced with a NAPA gold. When I took off the valve covers last night, there was a lot of gunk in there. So, was it the FRAM filters the PO used for years? Or was it because the PO hadn't changed the oil regularly or did he use Castrol instead of Valvoline or was it a cheap PCV valve etc etc. Really hard to judge brands of anything unless you have long term side-by-side scientific testing with the different brands in the same class. FRAM makes 5 different grades of filters from the $4.00 extraguard up to Toughguard, extended guard etc. Maybe a high end FRAM is better than a low end WIX. Who knows. I use a NAPA gold oil filter, with Valvoline oil, Champion spark plugs, regular gas and I get to the dump just fine. If I was running the 1/4 mile in competition where fraction of a second counts, you'd want to optimize everything. Just my $0.02. __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

07-03-2011, 06:12 PM	#41
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: The Infamous FRAM They probably all are made by Champion Labs I know AC DELCO,K&N,and mobile one are

07-03-2011, 06:27 PM	#42
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: The Infamous FRAM a lot of folks would be really surprised to see how many different name-brand "high end" and no-name "low end" filters are made on the same line. no difference except for the color of the exterior canister and and the name silk-screened on it. i've seen it with my own two little beady eyes.

07-03-2011, 07:00 PM	#45
rpmgroup Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 97	Re: The Infamous FRAM here's a link to filter overload http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oil...reference.html

07-03-2011, 09:57 PM	#50
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: The Infamous FRAM like an old timer once told me, "if you want a good filter, just grab the heaviest one..."



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