Fram quality (lack of)

[datzenmike]

Never hurts to keep this current. Worst POS ever made.

 

 

[G-Duax]

Yup,

About 15-20 years ago, a Frucked Fam filter ate a bunch of expensive parts in a Toyota 7M all-motor build when it collapsed.

[datzenmike]

Years ago my 521 blew an oil filter apart. Did it a second time so I look a little deeper. There was some casting flash caught in the relief valve and it couldn't open properly. The oil pump is really a hydraulic pump and god knows the top pressure it might put out. It wasn't a fram but a good quality container is also something that must be considered when buying a filter. Even more so if your pump relief is shimmed.

[metalmonkey47]

The ONLY filters I'll use on any engine is Wix (NAPA), OE Nissan, or K&N (I use them on my Motorcycle.) Can't understand how Fram can be so damn awful. 

[datzenmike]

They are coasting on old reputation.

[Duncan]

I've heard (and believed) the stories, but never seen that video.  Thanks for posting.  That was a very good comparison!

[john510]

One time at band camp,oh never mind.

[petercscherer]

I used to run Fram on my 240Z years ago, but saw a similar video explaining their flaws. I soon after switched to K&N or Wix filters on all my vehicles. I don't mind paying extra for the K&N simply for the convenience of the welded nut on the end! Makes removal such a breeze!

~Peter