fram oil filters?

blown33 · July 29th, 2010, 03:54 AM

have any of you had problems with fram filters?

BML99 · July 29th, 2010, 04:00 AM

No sir. Fram was the brand I always used on my 96 v6, never had any problems with em

jessemachone · July 29th, 2010, 04:36 AM

I use wix, purolator or ford on my car. one of those orange filters will never see the likes of my engine bay.

There is some very interesting reading at bobistheoilguy.com on the subject. I was trying to find a report he did on filters years ago but I was not sucessful.

brianm · July 29th, 2010, 05:46 AM

nope and i use them on just about everything i have.

jahudso2 · July 29th, 2010, 06:28 AM

I used a fram filter once on the stang b/c walmart was sold out of motorcraft filters. The fram filter leaked terribly and when I finally took it off, the entire o-ring had separated from the filter. I think the tough guard line is ok, but anything lower than that is junk. The one I had problems with was an extended guard.

pear0119 · July 29th, 2010, 07:08 AM

I have been running the tough guard series filters on my car for a couple years now without issues.

one of those orange filters will never see the likes of my engine bay.

Yeah, at least the Tough Guard line is grey not orange.

Serlin · July 29th, 2010, 08:03 AM

Fram is supposed to be crap.

I stick with Ford Motorcraft filters only. Supposed to be very good quality.

shanec · July 29th, 2010, 08:34 AM

Think about it - Fram has an interest in selling cheap filters. Motorcraft has an interest in your car's warranty.

kenneth · July 29th, 2010, 10:56 AM

Fram filters are junk, I only use MOBILE 1 filter on my car.

Twatwaffle · July 29th, 2010, 11:03 AM

No anti-drainback valve, and cardboard construction. No thanks.

stanglifemike · July 29th, 2010, 11:29 AM

Ford Racing are the only oil filters I use on my car

pitbull4.6 · July 29th, 2010, 11:31 AM

Fram = Cheap

DiMora · July 29th, 2010, 11:36 AM

Fram = fail.

I wouldn't put one on my lawnmower.

Paper construction, adhesive failures...etc.

I have seen pictures of trashed engines due to FRAM failures on my motorcycle forum.

I run Purolator Pure One but others such as Bosch, Mobil 1, and K&N are generally considered to be of good quality on any scientific review website.

brianm · July 29th, 2010, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by DiMora

Fram = fail.

I wouldn't put one on my lawnmower.

Paper construction, adhesive failures...etc.

I have seen pictures of trashed engines due to FRAM failures on my motorcycle forum.

I run Purolator Pure One but others such as Bosch, Mobil 1, and K&N are generally considered to be of good quality on any scientific review website.

I did't know that

. I use k&n on the stang but everything else I use fram without a problem. I hear wix is a good filter to

Goldenpony · July 29th, 2010, 04:54 PM

Purolator Pure One or Motorcraft. Good filters at a reasonable price. No Fram.

03SonicBoom · July 29th, 2010, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Goldenpony

Purolator Pure One or Motorcraft. Good filters at a reasonable price. No Fram.

I've used Fram on my boat and cars for YEARS. I religiously change the oil and filter every 3k miles. Never had a problem and my engines always last forever. 1988 Ranger w/ over 220k miles and still going strong.

I've seen lots of studies that show they are made from cheaper materials. But I've never seen any study that shows they are inferior in cleaning the oil after 3k miles.

AzSonicSnake · July 29th, 2010, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Twatwaffle

No anti-drainback valve, and cardboard construction. No thanks.

+1. motorcraft filters FTW.

Chris951 · July 29th, 2010, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by jahudso2

I used a fram filter once on the stang b/c walmart was sold out of motorcraft filters. The fram filter leaked terribly and when I finally took it off, the entire o-ring had separated from the filter. I think the tough guard line is ok, but anything lower than that is junk. The one I had problems with was an extended guard.

That has nothing to do with the filter. Just means you over tightened it.

Fram sucks though BTW. You get what you pay for

onederful100 · July 29th, 2010, 09:52 PM

WIX or Motorcraft

check out this filter comparison. purolator, WIX, NAPA, Motorcraft are all good. Fram not so good.
Oil Filters Revealed - MiniMopar Resources

Nasty · July 29th, 2010, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Twatwaffle

No anti-drainback valve, and cardboard construction. No thanks.

There are Frams that do have anti drainback valves.

But, they are faulty... LOL

July 29th, 2010, 03:54 AM	#1
blown33 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	fram oil filters? have any of you had problems with fram filters? __________________ 1988 mustang lx 373 upers and lowers

July 29th, 2010, 04:00 AM	#2
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,734 iTrader: 5 reviews	No sir. Fram was the brand I always used on my 96 v6, never had any problems with em __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

July 29th, 2010, 08:03 AM	#7
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,760 iTrader: 2 reviews	Fram is supposed to be crap. I stick with Ford Motorcraft filters only. Supposed to be very good quality. __________________ HPDE Instructor NASA, PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.mitchsirlin.com/mustang/index.htm

July 29th, 2010, 10:56 AM	#9
kenneth Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.45@123.61 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 2 reviews	Fram filters are junk, I only use MOBILE 1 filter on my car. __________________ Stock for now.

July 29th, 2010, 11:29 AM	#11
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ford Racing are the only oil filters I use on my car __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

July 29th, 2010, 04:36 AM	#3
jessemachone The Big Spoon 88 5.0 5 Speed Notch <>< never fast enough Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHL -> PHX Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 1 reviews	I use wix, purolator or ford on my car. one of those orange filters will never see the likes of my engine bay. There is some very interesting reading at bobistheoilguy.com on the subject. I was trying to find a report he did on filters years ago but I was not sucessful.

July 29th, 2010, 05:46 AM	#4
brianm Hardcore Enthusiast 2013 mustang 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylvan lake, alberta Posts: 1,403 iTrader: 0 reviews	nope and i use them on just about everything i have.

July 29th, 2010, 06:28 AM	#5
jahudso2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	I used a fram filter once on the stang b/c walmart was sold out of motorcraft filters. The fram filter leaked terribly and when I finally took it off, the entire o-ring had separated from the filter. I think the tough guard line is ok, but anything lower than that is junk. The one I had problems with was an extended guard.

July 29th, 2010, 08:34 AM	#8
shanec Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Think about it - Fram has an interest in selling cheap filters. Motorcraft has an interest in your car's warranty.

July 29th, 2010, 11:03 AM	#10
Twatwaffle Regular Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	No anti-drainback valve, and cardboard construction. No thanks.

July 29th, 2010, 11:31 AM	#12
pitbull4.6 Enthusiast 06 mustang gt Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 886 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fram = Cheap __________________ Bottle Fed

July 29th, 2010, 11:36 AM	#13
DiMora More Is Better. 2006 Roush Stage 1 Blown Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 3,590 iTrader: 3 reviews	Fram = fail. I wouldn't put one on my lawnmower. Paper construction, adhesive failures...etc. I have seen pictures of trashed engines due to FRAM failures on my motorcycle forum. I run Purolator Pure One but others such as Bosch, Mobil 1, and K&N are generally considered to be of good quality on any scientific review website. __________________ Roush Short shifter / Carmen's 3.47" TVS pulley Roush TVS Supercharger / GT500 pumps Steeda suspension /Big Brakes Mac L/T's / Prochamber / Roush Extremes "Daily Driver" RWHP: 492@9 PSI w/ LT's "Dyno Queen": 512@12 PSI-stock exhaust Mods in Garage

July 29th, 2010, 04:54 PM	#15
Goldenpony Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 282 iTrader: 0 reviews	Purolator Pure One or Motorcraft. Good filters at a reasonable price. No Fram. __________________ 2006 GT 'Vert Screaming Yellow, Black leather 5 Spd MGW Shifter Brenspeed 93 Octane tune CORSA Performance Exhaust Retro-Solutions HIDs

July 29th, 2010, 09:52 PM	#19
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,934 iTrader: 0 reviews	WIX or Motorcraft check out this filter comparison. purolator, WIX, NAPA, Motorcraft are all good. Fram not so good. Oil Filters Revealed - MiniMopar Resources __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

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