FRAM Drive 9688 w/pics $4.99 @AAP

[wemay]

 

[Electromotive]

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Looks to be pretty much the same as the PH9688 that Walmart sells except for no black grippy stuff .

 

[IndyFan]

Looks to be pretty much the same as the PH9688 that Walmart sells except for no black grippy stuff .

Walmart is cheaper and I really like the grippy stuff.

 

[tundraotto]

E-core and nitrile adbv., no thanks - I'll pass on that for $5

 

[Bud_One]

Thanks for the pics Wemay
Weird sales tactic in my opinion , the Fram Extra Guard has a silicone ADBV and is less than $4 at most places .

 

[bullwinkle]

It is replacing the (generally) tear-prone, nitrile (quickly rock hard) ADBV munching Puro Red/Classic, so the bar’s not too high-but the Extra Guard at Walmart (silicone ADBV & STEEL center tube) is definitely a better filter for less money.

 

[Greasymechtech]

PH9688 is $5.78 at my local Walmart. With the known issues with Hyundai/Kia startup noises, I would pay the extra for the silicone ADBV.

If your engine makes no startup rattle, then use that Drive filter.

Since Hyundai/Kia owners should consider their severe service intervals, is silicone really needed for the 3000 or 3750 interval? Its for the owner to decide.

 

[KCJeep]

That needs to be $2.99.

 

[PimTac]

Nobody saw what I did in that last picture? That looks way off.

What is that small metallic part at the 5:30 mark?

 

[Job]

Super Tech is $2.97, made by the same company and looks the same. Maybe there are some small differences in specs. Fram owns a lot of shelf now in the stores.

 

[jayjr1105]

Nobody saw what I did in that last picture? That looks way off.

What is that small metallic part at the 5:30 mark?

Looks like a notch of some sort. Possibly intentional

 

[wemay]

Extra Guard is also a 10k mile filter. This is "for over 7.5k".

 

[PimTac]

Looks like a notch of some sort. Possibly intentional

Just to make sure we are looking at the same thing, it’s between the outlet hole and the inlets at the 5:30 o’clock position. Looks like a chunk of metal.

Maybe wemay was slightly off center when he took that picture but that inlet part of the base is off center from around 7 o’clock to 12. I’ve been fooled by these photos before.

 

[jayjr1105]

Just to make sure we are looking at the same thing, it’s between the outlet hole and the inlets at the 5:30 o’clock position. Looks like a chunk of metal.

Maybe wemay was slightly off center when he took that picture but that inlet part of the base is off center from around 7 o’clock to 12. I’ve been fooled by these photos before.

 

[PimTac]

Yep.

 

[haggler]

This looks like ST9688 for 50% more cost. If you look at the wording on the rating it says "for over 7,500 miles" so it sounds like they are marketing this as a entry level filter trying to downplay the longevity. No micron rating either.

 

[Hootbro]

This looks like ST9688 for 50% more cost. If you look at the wording on the rating it says "for over 7,500 miles" so it sounds like they are marketing this as a entry level filter trying to downplay the longevity. No micron rating either.

FRAM states a "average" 98%+ efficiency at 20 microns

 

[Sayjac]

This looks like ST9688 for 50% more cost. ....

I'd say excepting the orange paint and Fram moniker, identical to ST9688. In other words a First Brands "Fram" made by Champ Labs. FB spreading some manufacturing to Champ using Fram name.

Linked is recent Drive c&p, just different application. Happens to use auxiliary plate, also seen on some ST MP OFs too.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/virgin-fram-drive-fd10575-c-p.338683/

 

[wemay]

Just to make sure we are looking at the same thing, it’s between the outlet hole and the inlets at the 5:30 o’clock position. Looks like a chunk of metal.

Maybe wemay was slightly off center when he took that picture but that inlet part of the base is off center from around 7 o’clock to 12. I’ve been fooled by these photos before.

I really couldn't say. I was there for some Mobil 1 oil and just so happened to see the FRAM DRIVE as the replacement for the Purolators, so don't have that filter in hand and don't remember the notch. Sorry guys.

 

[ZeeOSix]

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Looks like a piece of debris, maybe a piece of metal. Always inspect and clean oil filters before installing, regardless of brand or model.