oil pressure problem fixed
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There are only 2 real oil filters, in my opinion. Wix and Baldwin. Wix manufactures filters for many others, including NAPA and Motorcraft. Baldwin filters are not that common, other than thru fleet supply sources.
FRAM oil filters are good for only 1 thing. Screwing in place while painting the engine.
FRAM oil filters are good for only 1 thing. Screwing in place while painting the engine.
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Originally Posted by Rogue_Wulff
There are only 2 real oil filters, in my opinion. Wix and Baldwin. Wix manufactures filters for many others, including NAPA and Motorcraft.
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At work we only use luberfiner and napa and many of our vehicles are over 300,00 miles with out an engine failure.Granted these are all P.S deisels but on those filtration is crucial.I had heard of Fram probs but never saw till now.
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Originally Posted by TallPaul
Motorcraft filters are made by Purolator, not Wix. Purolator and Motorcraft seem to be pretty good filters, but I always run Wix and it's identical twin, NAPA Gold.
I use Baldwin filters, unless I am out of stock, at which point it's a Wix. I got very familar with Baldwin filters on those semi's, and found a source locally. The downside is, I have to buy a case to see any savings over the Wix.
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Purolator does not make the filters put on the cars during assembly, but does make all the motorcraft that are sold off the shelf. It very well may be Wix that makes the factory filter.
I don't think I have ever seen a Baldwin, but was under the impression they are about as good as Wix. Then there is Donaldson. I have tried Fleetguard and like them, but they don't have the Ford-type threaded end bypass valve, so I won't use them.
I don't think I have ever seen a Baldwin, but was under the impression they are about as good as Wix. Then there is Donaldson. I have tried Fleetguard and like them, but they don't have the Ford-type threaded end bypass valve, so I won't use them.
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