Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
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Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
K&N is relatively new to the market I believe. The study was done a couple years ago. I did have a newer one but can't locate it. I had to restore my system and lost a few things. 
I do know however, that the K&N filter is a higher quality filter than Fram.
I do know however, that the K&N filter is a higher quality filter than Fram. 
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Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
Completely disreguarding the pitiful insides of the FRAMs. The shell is so flimsy it's scary. At the lube rack we have to pop a hole in the top of the filter with a slag hammer to drain them before we throw them away. The purolators and the wix filters take a good whack. If the the frams were any weaker I would just have to show them the hammer. I know the shell is not too important to the function of a filter but it kind of shows the quality standards right there. Try grabbing a wix and crushing it in your hands like a pop can and then grab a fram. I have dented frams with my hands taking them off.
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Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
>I know the shell is not too important to the function of a
>filter but it kind of shows the quality standards right
>there.
Actually, shell strength is real important espcially when dealing with the pressures of the more higher revving engines. Not to mention road debris. Filter can't function if there is a hole in it.
>filter but it kind of shows the quality standards right
>there.
Actually, shell strength is real important espcially when dealing with the pressures of the more higher revving engines. Not to mention road debris. Filter can't function if there is a hole in it.
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Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
I used Fram for years and never had a problem, but now I use exclusively Motorcraft. Ford Pride! Use Ford Parts! (Ok I confess I am not using Motorcraft oil, but only because they don't have a 5w30 synthetic blend, so I am using Valvoline. But if I can find one can of Motorcraft pure synthetic to mix with four regular 5w30s I might switch.)
Also, what about Hastings filters? Never see them at parts stores but they have been around for a long long time.
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Also, what about Hastings filters? Never see them at parts stores but they have been around for a long long time.
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Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
You are right monsta. Anybody to use a fram on a race engine is crazy. I could not imagine running 80psi through one. Most filters nowadays are in a place where it is almost impossible to catch road debris but anything can happen. Why risk it?
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From: MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI
Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
THe only thing i good i gotta say about Fram filters is that they got that grip on the end. I'm wonderin about STP filters and anybodys experience with them? Oh yeah, what do y'all think about Castol Syntec in my carbeurated 302? Seems to come out cleaner than regular.
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Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
Redneck, that is a good question, my thoughts are that the detergent in the oil is supposed to clean the inside of the engine, if the spent oil is coming out cleaner, is it cleaning like it should?
Because of the reported study, I have stopped using Fram filters after 3/4 million miles on several engines over many years.
Not to demean the study, has anyone rebutted his research besides the filter company? Does everyone agree with it?
Motorcraft on 4 engines now. :-)
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Because of the reported study, I have stopped using Fram filters after 3/4 million miles on several engines over many years.
Not to demean the study, has anyone rebutted his research besides the filter company? Does everyone agree with it?
Motorcraft on 4 engines now. :-)
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Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
same question as john but slightly differant. has anyone ever had a breakdown caused by a fram, i would say that if out of all the guys (and gals) we have here if no one has had a problum they should be safe.
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Whats the problem with Fram filters???????
Dave As a matter of fact, I have never read a post on FTE from anyone claiming that his engine was killed by an oil filter, and I have read a few FTE posts along the way.
Most of the miles that I have logged were with Fram filters and Havoline 10W40 oil changed every 2000 miles. I have now extended the change time to 3000 miles because of all the claims of better oil. I hope that I am doing the right thing.
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In the cool still quiet of night, you can hear chevies rusting away.
Most of the miles that I have logged were with Fram filters and Havoline 10W40 oil changed every 2000 miles. I have now extended the change time to 3000 miles because of all the claims of better oil. I hope that I am doing the right thing.
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In the cool still quiet of night, you can hear chevies rusting away.
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