Proving yet again that Fram filters aren't good enough for a lawnmower. Utter garbage.
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Proving yet again that Fram filters aren't good enough for a lawnmower. Utter garbage.
Why I only use Wix filters.
We use wix on all loaders and dozers at work. Never an issue. I use wix at home.
Wish he would compare a K&N as well...
I'd like to see some motorcraft one's.
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I use nothing but Ford Racing Filter... Not many people mention it here which is surprising. I'm an Oem guy when it comes to oil filters
Interesting video and comparisons. I, too, wish the K&N was included, as well as the Mobil One, Amsoil and Motorcraft. Bottom line, and most of us were not surprised, is that the Fram filters are CRAPOLA!
Woah, that was eye-opening. Thanks for posting @mosconiac.
He isn't the first to do this.
I've used NAPA filters for years due to this and never use fram even when I worked for the company that makes them. Keep in mind that this is the same company that makes the Autolite spark plugs we used for years and loved.
With that said, the fram meets OEM specs. How many engine failures have any of you heard about that are from filter failure of some sorts? Pretty much none.
Would I use it? No, but it isn't the end of the world for some average joe who does.
Especially if you do regular changes.
I've used NAPA filters for years due to this and never use fram even when I worked for the company that makes them. Keep in mind that this is the same company that makes the Autolite spark plugs we used for years and loved.
With that said, the fram meets OEM specs. How many engine failures have any of you heard about that are from filter failure of some sorts? Pretty much none.
Would I use it? No, but it isn't the end of the world for some average joe who does.
Especially if you do regular changes.
OEM guy myself.
Yep. Junk.
How many suspect the oil filter when the motor loses oil pressure and lunches itself?
I run NAPA Gold. I'm always disappointed when I see an apples to oranges comparison. NAPA makes 3 different levels of oil filter...Fram makes 4. It appears to me from the video that he's testing a Fram Extra Guard (lowest quality) and a NAPA Gold (medium quality).
I watched the video earlier today. Didn't learn much for new info, but it is still cringe-worthy.
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Wow great video.
I’ve used more Fram filters than I can count and never had a catastrophic failure BUT—- that quality was piss poor and hard to watch!
The wix/Napa gold put on a damn good show.
Call me converted officially.
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I’ve used more Fram filters than I can count and never had a catastrophic failure BUT—- that quality was piss poor and hard to watch!
The wix/Napa gold put on a damn good show.
Call me converted officially.
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I've heard Fram is crap, but the high-end Fram is great. My oil samples after track use, prove it. Check out the high-end Fram.
I had a Mobil One high end filter that wouldn't seal. The threads were all jacked up and the gasket sucked. Avoid at all cost.
I had a Mobil One high end filter that wouldn't seal. The threads were all jacked up and the gasket sucked. Avoid at all cost.
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I have used that exact same Fram in the past and I would use again.
Oil analysis to back it up.
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