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Camper Power · 01-12-2009, 08:27 PM

just read this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3078236 and i guess you guys say FRAMS are junk, and i have a fram on my truck now. so what do you guys perfer, i was thinking of a K&N. and im using using Q horsepower synthedic oil.

Tynee · 01-12-2009, 08:42 PM

I run mobile1 filters. Wix are good filters as well (from everything I've read), and I seem to remember that Napa Gold filters are a wix.

My $.02, if its worth that much.

Thanks for opening this can of worms again, and thanks for giving me the chance to be the first to reply. lol

krue · 01-12-2009, 09:07 PM

I don't know about the KN filters but Napa gold or wix is my choice.

pilotj · 01-12-2009, 09:16 PM

I always try to use Puralator pure1 filter but I like Wix filters too.

70clone · 01-12-2009, 09:22 PM

i had a dodge neon that i did a 2.4 conversion to i installed the new k&n filter on it 3 months later spun a rod bearing, i pulled that motor out installed another junk yard motor drove it for six months changed oil twice then i was at advance looked up and sd hey ill put the k&n one on drove it for 3 months and spun another bearing, dont know if its the fillter or if its just coincidental but i will never use them again.I will and always have used mobil one i like there filter as well ive heard good things about the prulator micronic as well but i really like mobil1

Tx Firefighter · 01-12-2009, 09:33 PM

I'm a WIX man myself.

yotaforce · 01-12-2009, 09:55 PM

I have used Fram for the last 20 years on every car or truck I have had and I have never had anything go wrong. I have built motors (4cyl and 8's), raced a few of them, and still, never had a problem with the filtration of a Fram.
Speaking of oil and filters, I think it's funny when people go Mobil1 synthetic, then realize 3k miles down the road that they don't want to keep making a 'car payment' to change the oil, and when they go back to normal oil, it reacts with the synthetic and foams up in the case, leaving them confused when they check the dipstick.

1968SWBBigBlock · 01-12-2009, 10:07 PM

Napa Gold
If you do a google search FRAM had a very large recall last year on their filters - not good news - Fram used to make a good product - no longer - the use cardboard when others use metal

Senator350 · 01-12-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968SWBBigBlock

Napa Gold
If you do a google search FRAM had a very large recall last year on their filters - not good news - Fram used to make a good product - no longer - the use cardboard when others use metal

EEETS TRUE! Fram are garbage... It's actually a little hard just to google search the studies that cut all these filters open and measured things.. like filtering surface area, metal/cardboard/plastic pieces inside, feed and drainback design...

Anyway... Mobil1, K&N, and Bosch are all made by the same company, and are wayayayayay better than wix (aka napa), fram, etc...

Synthetic oil, and a good filter are a small investment for something so close to your heart

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-12-2009, 11:46 PM

I used Fram at one time. I use Wix or AC Delco now.

petey-pablo · 01-13-2009, 09:12 AM

WHat about Royal Purple has anyone used this Brand of Oil Filter it being new and all.."Designed to provide 12000 miles of service" I wouldn't go that long but hey maybe on my honda Ok maybe I wouldn't.. But here check it out
Heres a write up I found on another Site I though it was interesting..
http://dodgetruckworld.tenmagazines.....asp?id=304882
Heres some more info http://www.champlabs.com/royalpurple.aspx

68gmsee · 01-13-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by yotaforce

I have used Fram for the last 20 years on every car or truck I have had and I have never had anything go wrong. I have built motors (4cyl and 8's)...........

Same here. I've been using them for as long as don't care to remember. And still use them on my vehicles.

But, after reading the problems people have removing them, I'm thinking of testing a different brand on my 68 six cylinder. I always have a hell of a time removing the filter. I had to chisel them off the last couple of times. I adhere to the lubing the seal principle but it hasn't helped on this one.

big_al_71 · 01-13-2009, 11:19 AM

I have used FRAM filter my whole life and have never had any issues. If you over tie them when you put it on you are going to have an issue with any filter....

Tynee · 01-13-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Same here. I've been using them for as long as don't care to remember. And still use them on my vehicles.

But, after reading the problems people have removing them, I'm thinking of testing a different brand on my 68 six cylinder. I always have a hell of a time removing the filter. I had to chisel them off the last couple of times. I adhere to the lubing the seal principle but it hasn't helped on this one.

Not to sidetrack, but I lube the seal on my mobile 1's as well. I spin the filter until its snug, then 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn further by hand, and walk away. I use no filter wrench, and never have to have one to get my filters back off either. Hand tighten on, remove by hand. I've never had trouble with a filter leaking (now everwhere ELSE leaks on most of my engines, but that's a whole different set of issues). Now, I may not be the best reference here, since you won't meet a lot of people with a stronger grip than me. I can apply more pressure than just about anybody else I've met - other than a few pipe-fitters, professional welders, and boilermakers - simply due to the overwhelming size of my hands.

Ok, I sidetracked after I said I wouldn't. sorry.

Ole Blue 68 · 01-13-2009, 02:35 PM

I switched from Fram to K&N because of all the bad stuff I've been reading about Fram lately. I also like that K&N's got a nut on the front of their filters that makes them easy to get off; no messing with a filter wrench or anything.

*MonteSS454* · 01-13-2009, 02:43 PM

I've used most all of them and have stuck with Wix or K&N.

Fram - Cheap
Delco - Meh
Pennzoil - Never!!!!!

Never coughed up the money for a mobil but I've heard good things from them.

And the nut on the bottom or the K&N is a joke, it's so flimsy it'll round out real easily.

**leddzepp** · 01-13-2009, 04:03 PM

K and N all the way.

rambler · 01-13-2009, 04:27 PM

I've used Wix now, there was a time many years ago, when I bought the cheapest (fram)... hasnt failed me yet... at one time I had a Toyota, and needed to use a dealer filter due to the bypass valve? so got rid of the toy... and the girlfriend that owned it

hilandr452 · 01-13-2009, 09:16 PM

Baldwin is the best. A Napa guy told me that Napa Gold filters are made by wix. I spend a lot of time on construction sites (for the last 10 years) and most of the heavy equipment mechanics use Baldwin. Those engines go through hell every day. Baldwin makes filters for everything. Fuel, air, hydraulic, whatever.

Dan

Willys47 · 01-13-2009, 10:12 PM

My budy use to allways cut his filters open to see what was stuck in the media when he was doing major engine work.The best filter he found for the money was ACdelco there is way more media in them than a Fram and many other filters.

chipflyer · 01-13-2009, 10:36 PM

Fram used to make good filters when our Dads were buying them in in the 60-70's. They are one of the poorest quality filters sold today. WIX is what I prefer, Napa Gold is made by WIX but in my town are more expensive.

OIL FILTERS REVEALED is a nice right up that talks about why some filters talked about here are good and some are not.

Ace in the hole · 01-13-2009, 11:23 PM

another vote for wix

hilandr452 · 01-14-2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipflyer

Fram used to make good filters when our Dads were buying them in in the 60-70's. They are one of the poorest quality filters sold today. WIX is what I prefer, Napa Gold is made by WIX but in my town are more expensive.

OIL FILTERS REVEALED is a nice right up that talks about why some filters talked about here are good and some are not.

Nice write up.

Looks like I was right about Baldwin filters. I will never again buy a Fram filter after reading this article.

Thanks a lot man.

Dan

**truckdude239** · 01-14-2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yotaforce

I think it's funny when people go Mobil1 synthetic, then realize 3k miles down the road that they don't want to keep making a 'car payment' to change the oil, and when they go back to normal oil, it reacts with the synthetic and foams up in the case, leaving them confused when they check the dipstick.

um not ture

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/If_you_use...nventional_oil.

i work in a shop and have people do it all the time but i normally recomend they step back down sync then a sync blend then regular

**70cst** · 01-14-2009, 08:19 AM

Very good info guys.

01-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#1
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Oil Filter? just read this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3078236 and i guess you guys say FRAMS are junk, and i have a fram on my truck now. so what do you guys perfer, i was thinking of a K&N. and im using using Q horsepower synthedic oil. __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project Last edited by Camper Power; 01-12-2009 at 08:28 PM.

01-12-2009, 08:42 PM	#2
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Oil Filter? I run mobile1 filters. Wix are good filters as well (from everything I've read), and I seem to remember that Napa Gold filters are a wix. My $.02, if its worth that much. Thanks for opening this can of worms again, and thanks for giving me the chance to be the first to reply. lol __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

01-12-2009, 09:07 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Oil Filter? I don't know about the KN filters but Napa gold or wix is my choice. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-12-2009, 09:16 PM	#4
pilotj Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 78	Re: Oil Filter? I always try to use Puralator pure1 filter but I like Wix filters too. __________________ 1979 Chevy C20 350/TH400 1974 Chevy C30 350/4speed

01-12-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
70clone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL Posts: 200	Re: Oil Filter? i had a dodge neon that i did a 2.4 conversion to i installed the new k&n filter on it 3 months later spun a rod bearing, i pulled that motor out installed another junk yard motor drove it for six months changed oil twice then i was at advance looked up and sd hey ill put the k&n one on drove it for 3 months and spun another bearing, dont know if its the fillter or if its just coincidental but i will never use them again.I will and always have used mobil one i like there filter as well ive heard good things about the prulator micronic as well but i really like mobil1

01-12-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
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01-12-2009, 09:55 PM	#7
yotaforce Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rutherfordton, NC Posts: 89	Re: Oil Filter? I have used Fram for the last 20 years on every car or truck I have had and I have never had anything go wrong. I have built motors (4cyl and 8's), raced a few of them, and still, never had a problem with the filtration of a Fram. Speaking of oil and filters, I think it's funny when people go Mobil1 synthetic, then realize 3k miles down the road that they don't want to keep making a 'car payment' to change the oil, and when they go back to normal oil, it reacts with the synthetic and foams up in the case, leaving them confused when they check the dipstick.

01-12-2009, 10:07 PM	#8
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Oil Filter? Napa Gold If you do a google search FRAM had a very large recall last year on their filters - not good news - Fram used to make a good product - no longer - the use cardboard when others use metal __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

01-12-2009, 11:46 PM	#10
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Oil Filter? I used Fram at one time. I use Wix or AC Delco now.

01-13-2009, 09:12 AM	#11
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Oil Filter? WHat about Royal Purple has anyone used this Brand of Oil Filter it being new and all.."Designed to provide 12000 miles of service" I wouldn't go that long but hey maybe on my honda Ok maybe I wouldn't.. But here check it out Heres a write up I found on another Site I though it was interesting.. http://dodgetruckworld.tenmagazines.....asp?id=304882 Heres some more info http://www.champlabs.com/royalpurple.aspx Attached Images __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net Last edited by petey-pablo; 01-13-2009 at 09:17 AM.

01-13-2009, 11:19 AM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Oil Filter? I have used FRAM filter my whole life and have never had any issues. If you over tie them when you put it on you are going to have an issue with any filter.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-13-2009, 02:35 PM	#15
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Oil Filter? I switched from Fram to K&N because of all the bad stuff I've been reading about Fram lately. I also like that K&N's got a nut on the front of their filters that makes them easy to get off; no messing with a filter wrench or anything.

01-13-2009, 02:43 PM	#16
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: Oil Filter? I've used most all of them and have stuck with Wix or K&N. Fram - Cheap Delco - Meh Pennzoil - Never!!!!! Never coughed up the money for a mobil but I've heard good things from them. And the nut on the bottom or the K&N is a joke, it's so flimsy it'll round out real easily.

01-13-2009, 04:03 PM	#17
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Oil Filter? K and N all the way.

01-13-2009, 04:27 PM	#18
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Oil Filter? I've used Wix now, there was a time many years ago, when I bought the cheapest (fram)... hasnt failed me yet... at one time I had a Toyota, and needed to use a dealer filter due to the bypass valve? so got rid of the toy... and the girlfriend that owned it __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi



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01-13-2009, 09:16 PM	#19
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Oil Filter? Baldwin is the best. A Napa guy told me that Napa Gold filters are made by wix. I spend a lot of time on construction sites (for the last 10 years) and most of the heavy equipment mechanics use Baldwin. Those engines go through hell every day. Baldwin makes filters for everything. Fuel, air, hydraulic, whatever. Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-13-2009, 10:12 PM	#20
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Oil Filter? My budy use to allways cut his filters open to see what was stuck in the media when he was doing major engine work.The best filter he found for the money was ACdelco there is way more media in them than a Fram and many other filters. __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

01-13-2009, 10:36 PM	#21
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Oil Filter? Fram used to make good filters when our Dads were buying them in in the 60-70's. They are one of the poorest quality filters sold today. WIX is what I prefer, Napa Gold is made by WIX but in my town are more expensive. OIL FILTERS REVEALED is a nice right up that talks about why some filters talked about here are good and some are not. __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

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01-14-2009, 08:19 AM	#25
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