It's amazing that people still buy Fram filters at all. The updated
study web site still lists Fram among the worst filters on the market.
The Fram Extra Guard, Fram Double Guard, and Fram High Mileage are all
still included in the "Filters To Avoid" section. The "Fram Tough
Guard" is acceptable because it "didn't have enough bad qualities to
cause me to tell others to avoid it."
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/opinions.html#avoid
George Curley #670, 220
John T. Blair wrote:
> At 09:10 AM 9/27/2009, you wrote:
>
> >what is the problem or difference with the Fram filter?? I've just
> bought one
> >and will try to install it next week!!
>
> Sven,
>
> Mostly a matter of preference. I used to use them all the time. But
> several
> years ago, there was a web page put up about oil filters, and Fram had
> problems
> with their drain back valve and other things. So I quit using them.
>
> It appears that the original web page has moved and been redone. The new
> (update) version of that page is now at:
>
> http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html
>
> Inparticular is the section:
>
> Reference Filter - original, most complete reference for the common
> Chrysler/Ford filter.
>
> They don't seem to be as down on Fram as they were in the original
> web site.
>
> John
>
> John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net
> Va. Beach, Va
> Phone: (757) 495-8229
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