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Subaru calls for a 23 psi oil filter bypass and Fram is 13 psi. I realize this has been batted around before.
I have been beaten up on subaru boards bc I indicated this is no problem, for reasons many here understnd.
I wrote to Fram:
" Message: I am currently using the Fram Ultra in my '18 Subaru XT 2.0 and my '19 Subaru Crosstrek. They call for the XG 7317. The bypass spec called for by Subaru is 27 psu. The Fram is rated at 17 psi. Obviously Fram has certified this filter for use. I would like to know if there could be any expected problems or warranty issues."
They wrote back:
"Allen, All Fram filters are engineered to meet,or exceed OEM factory specifications and will work the same, or better than your OEM filter that came on the vehicle at production. Fram stands by their products and installing Fram filters onto your vehicle will, in no way cause your vehicle to have any warranty issues. To clarify this please visit our webpage and view this under the support tab,then click on warranty support ir you can just click on the link :https://www.fram.com/support/warranty-support/ and it will take you right there. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to reply back."
Subaru calls for a 23 psi oil filter bypass and Fram is 13 psi. I realize this has been batted around before.
I have been beaten up on subaru boards bc I indicated this is no problem, for reasons many here understnd.
I wrote to Fram:
" Message: I am currently using the Fram Ultra in my '18 Subaru XT 2.0 and my '19 Subaru Crosstrek. They call for the XG 7317. The bypass spec called for by Subaru is 27 psu. The Fram is rated at 17 psi. Obviously Fram has certified this filter for use. I would like to know if there could be any expected problems or warranty issues."
They wrote back:
"Allen, All Fram filters are engineered to meet,or exceed OEM factory specifications and will work the same, or better than your OEM filter that came on the vehicle at production. Fram stands by their products and installing Fram filters onto your vehicle will, in no way cause your vehicle to have any warranty issues. To clarify this please visit our webpage and view this under the support tab,then click on warranty support ir you can just click on the link :https://www.fram.com/support/warranty-support/ and it will take you right there. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to reply back."