Fram oil filter story

[BobT-47P15]

Over on the HAMB, one fellow said he had two Fram oil filters that

self destructed in a short period of time, causing him engine

problems. Then several others chimed in with negative opinions

on Fram. At the same time, some said they'd had no problems.

I would attach a link to that thread, but the HAMB site is blocked

on our work computer system.

I can't say that I've had any problems with the Fram filters I've

used, but based on those comments think I'll change to a different

brand next time.

Just tossing this out for what it may be worth........someone can

go find the HAMB link if you want to see their comments.

[Norm's Coupe]

Bob,

I've had a Purolator oil filter self destruct on me about 2 years ago. Blew at the seam while I was on the freeway about 10:30 PM on Easter Sunday while on my way home from my brother in laws house. He only lives about 10 miles from me and I was about halfway home at the time it blew. Naturally, just about everything is closed on Easter Sunday, especially that late. Was lucky because there was a grocery store at the next exit that was open 24/7. Picked up 5 quarts of oil, dumped it into the engine at the parking lot, then continued home. That was enough to get me home without causing any damage. Of course I didn't know it was the filter because it was too dark to see.

So.........you probably can get bad filters in any brand. Fram probably just had a bad lot like Purolator evidently did.

[oldmopar]

I have heard complaints about fram filters but I use them and have not had a problem with them or any other filters.

But with all this stuff being made overseas I would expect problems with most any product produced by someone making 10 cents a hour.

Ed

[JerseyHarold]

Somebody did a study of oil filters a few years ago (I think the link is somewhere on the allpar site) and the conclusion was that Fram oil filters aren't made all that well.

If you go to a parts store (or even Wal-Mart) and compare a Fram air filter to a 'better' brand, you'll see wider pleats which means less filter area.

I personally don't use Fram products.

Harold