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Nov 7, 2012 | 02:38 PM

blk92prostreet

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Are those Fram 6x filters worth the money?

Nov 7, 2012 | 02:42 PM

DISLFVR

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Most here use the Motorcraft from Walmart or wix from Napa and some use the Donaldson. I don't use Fram anything..

Nov 7, 2012 | 03:02 PM

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Motorcraft or Baldwin for me.

Nov 7, 2012 | 03:09 PM

binuya

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Not sure which Fram filter you are referring to, but Fram ranks among the lowest in this oil filter study: Oil Filters Revealed - MiniMopar Resources

Nov 7, 2012 | 03:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by binuya

Not sure which Fram filter you are referring to, but Fram ranks among the lowest in this oil filter study: Oil Filters Revealed - MiniMopar Resources

I browsed and right near the bottom I seen that it was last updated in 2008? I wonder if the information is the same, or if manufacturers of some of these filters have changed things around in the past 5 ish years?

I use donaldson, just due to how cheap I get them for.

Nov 7, 2012 | 03:35 PM

machmedic

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I always use Motorcraft.

Nov 7, 2012 | 03:42 PM

binuya

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Good point, and good question. Time for an update!

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Nov 7, 2012 | 03:57 PM

Franko72

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The couple times that I used a Fram filter on a Powerstroke it would keep coming loose and leaking. A few others have had the same issues.
I say don't use em, they are junk! Motorcraft for me.

Nov 7, 2012 | 04:26 PM

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I use motorcraft, there are other acceptable brands. Fram is NOT one of them. Fram is (IMO) one of the worst filters on the market, and many people agree.

Nov 7, 2012 | 04:35 PM

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Have always used the Motorcraft FL-1995, no issues. It is a good filter for the money.

Nov 7, 2012 | 04:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blue1ton

Have always used the Motorcraft FL-1995, no issues. It is a good filter for the money.

Actually, its just a good filter.
Its a GREAT filter for the money...

I will always use the FL1995. Motorcraft decided not to cheap out in the filter dept, and it still holds true to today.

Check out this video of the 6.7L air filter. It compares a MADE IN USA filter, to a cheap Made in China one.

Unrelated, but you get the point; Motorcraft makes (outsources) good filters.

Nov 7, 2012 | 04:43 PM

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Kdr358

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I have blown engines with Fram filters! It actually collapsed within and sucked into the oil pump. I run motorcraft, If you look on E bay sometimes you can pick up cases of 8 for 65.00

Nov 7, 2012 | 05:16 PM

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trike1946

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Motorcraft or Napa here. Never Fram.

Nov 7, 2012 | 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blk92prostreet

Are those Fram 6x filters worth the money?

I don't think so. I've always used the Motorcraft FL-1995 filter that costs around $10. Here's a link to the thread when I had Blackstone laboratories do an analysis on my used motor oil to help determine how the engine was holding up using the oil and filters I typically use.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...0-000-uoa.html

You can read their comments on the report from when my truck just turned 400,000 miles. They don't seem to be concerned with my oil filter choice, but I don't know how many more miles you're trying to get out of your engine than me.