Completely done with Fram products from here on out.

[pbm]

I've never had a problem with threads on any brand and I've installed many including Frams.

Having said that ....I've seen enough Fram's lately with wavy, uneven pleats (usually a very wide gap at the metal seam) to make me choose a different brand. As I've said before....how can Asian manufacturers make filters
with nice evenly spaced pleats for a lot less money than even a Fram EG? Poor 'Quality Control' seems to be the answer to my question.

 

[jeepman3071]

I've never had a problem with threads on any brand and I've installed many including Frams.

Having said that ....I've seen enough *insert brand here* lately with wavy, uneven pleats (usually a very wide gap at the metal seam) to make me choose a different brand.

Fixed. Unfortunately bad quality control and shrinkflation seems to be plaguing all filters across the board.

 

[dlundblad]

There’s been something going on with that size filter. I had the same issue a year ago and ended up getting a WIX (Napa Gold) as well. Ended up paying more for that what what a nicer built OE filter costs. Won’t do that again.

You probably could’ve taken a razor knife to that burr on the threads. Gently pick into the thread to pop it out. I also understand not wanting to mess with it too.

 

[cheesepuffs2]

I also stopped using Fram filters due to these poor threads. I never saw Fram filters with this issue until late last year, but I checked three different ones off the shelf one day in a row and they all had massive hanging burrs.

My concern is that, what if a large burr fell off into the inside of the filter while the finished filter was being jostled around during packaging or shipping, and then at first engine start with that filter, the burr gets circulated through the engine? I much prefer clean threads that are free of burrs since we have the choice.

I switched to Denso. Their spin-on filters have excellent threads and they package them with a clear plastic seal over the entire open end of the filter.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Always inspect the threads and the cleanliness of the threads and base plate, as well as look down inside the center tube to make sure everything is copacetic before buying or installing ... no matter what filter brand it is.

 

[Vspec]

Whenever I can - I inspect filters before purchase. I also make it a habit to run a paper towel over the seal and threads - they always come up dirty - then apply oil to the seal and threads to help with lubrication of the threads and the o-ring to seal.

Maybe i'm nuts - but its just a few seconds prior to install to clean and lubricate the mating surfaces.

 

[Patman]

I just inspected the Fram Endurance FE12060 that I have for my next oil change in the Corvette and it looks good. I've never thought to inspect the threads before installing a filter, but I will from now on. But I've also never had a problem with any filter I've used in 38 years of doing my own oil changes.

 

[Ronn]

So I went to change the oil on my wife’s odyssey, idea was to install a Fram endurance 7317 filter. Thing was, starter thread is completely messed up. This is the second endurance filter in the last 6 months that I’ve encountered like this. This is the straw that broke the camels back. Had to run to oreily to pick up a good old wix filter. I wanted to like these filters but I’m done. Pictures attached for reference, oem blue honda vs. the Fram:

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A bummer for sure. I just picked up this spare Fram FE Endurance for my Sonata. The first one installed month ago with no issues.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

Moral: have more than one filter on hand.

Moral: have more than one filter on hand.

I always have half a dozen on hand.

 

[KevinMalone]

Also done with Fram now, which is a shame as I preferred them over Wix. I checked my most recent purchase of a Fram PH7317 and was disappointed to see metal shavings on the threads and inlet holes. There was also some rust on the end plate. This was a proper Fram and not the ones with an e-core. I'll note the production code next time if anyone is interested.

So far I've been impressed with Polish made Hengst filters, but it appears that those gotten worse after production moved elsewhere. I haven't seen a bad Denso FTF filter yet so I think I will just stick with those from now on.

 

[hrv]

Completely happy with Fram oil cabin and air filters and will keep using them....Never had an issue with any of them...period...

 

[factorytuned2012]

No issues with Fram products here.

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

Are we sure this isnt a counterfit?

 

[Fair enough]

Pretty disconcerting. The chip may come off and stay on the mount thread, which goes into the filter some distance. Combined with the picture of the badly made leaf spring, back on the fence about oil filters. Maybe take to a shop and not know about it like the majority of people is easier. Trade the cars in anyway with the engine running fine.