Fram Endurance Flashlight Test in canister

[Glenda W.]

Appears that the entire Fram line is not recommended, unless you need a cartridge filter.

I’m afraid so

 

[ChrisD46]

So , if buying a Fram oil filter from WM - is to skip the Endurance and use the Ultra ?

 

[Glenda W.]

So , if buying a Fram oil filter from WM - is to skip the Endurance and use the Ultra ?

Unfortunately we’re finding leaks in all Frams now. I don’t recommend any.

 

[jimmyjamesndt]

So , if buying a Fram oil filter from WM - is to skip the Endurance and use the Ultra ?

If you a going to buy Fram, just buy the orange can Extra Guard, the high end Endurance and Ultra have more of the problems with leaks.

 

[Thebigm]

Tested on a new Fram Endurance FE7317 purchased at Walmart.

The question was “Does the Fram Endrance still have a gap in the bypass spring while under pressure?”

The answer is yes on this one. Also has a gap outside of the canister as Whip City and Sayjac have already found. I also carefully put some drops of oil on the gap areas to check every 10 minutes. It only took seconds for the oil to leak through with gravity.

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Totally unacceptable!

 

[Deadlight]

So , if buying a Fram oil filter from WM - is to skip the Endurance and use the Ultra ?

Personally I'd go with the Super Tech ST filter with synthetic end caps if buying at WM. I haven't seen a flashlight test to see if they leak yet though. I know WCW showed the metal end cap version did leak. Microguard from O'Reilly or STP XL from AutoZone are both good quality but a bit more expensive.

 

[Brybo86]

Personally I'd go with the Super Tech ST filter with synthetic end caps if buying at WM. I haven't seen a flashlight test to see if they leak yet though. I know WCW showed the metal end cap version did leak. Microguard from O'Reilly or STP XL from AutoZone are both good quality but a bit more expensive.

Pentius PLXL from Amazon is my new go to.

 

[Deadlight]

Pentius PLXL from Amazon is my new go to.

Nice filters, I've picked up a few Ecogards on there. They're pretty good value at about 6 and a half bucks each.

 

[demarpaint]

So who's making the best filters these days? My stash of the good ole' Ultras when they were the best of the bunch here is running low.

 

[Glenda W.]

So who's making the best filters these days? My stash of the good ole' Ultras when they were the best of the bunch here is running low.

I’m liking any Premium Guard made filters currently. Also the Pentius filters look great.

 

[demarpaint]

Premium Guard

I'll check them out once my stash is gone, thanks!!

 

[Glenda W.]

I'll check them out once my stash is gone, thanks!!

Here are a few of the PG made filters.

Carquest Premium
Microgard Select
Premium Guard XL
Ecogard Synthetic
Napa Gold

 

[demarpaint]

Here are a few of the PG made filters.

Carquest Premium
Microgard Select
Premium Guard XL
Ecogard Synthetic
Napa Gold

It's a darn shame when something is good the company making it doesn't leave well enough alone! It all comes down to profits, 99.9% of the time no matter who, no matter what! I gave up on Purolator years ago for that reason, looks like Fram might be next!

 

[Glenda W.]

It's a darn shame when something is good the company making it doesn't leave well enough alone! It all comes down to profits, 99.9% of the time no matter who, no matter what! I gave up on Purolator years ago for that reason, looks like Fram might be next!

It’s unfortunate. I went through the same thing with Wix after over 20 years of loyal use.

 

[earthbound]

Jumped on the case (12) offerings from pentius on Amazon. Appear very well made and at 4.29/ea I say there hard to beat..

 

[Suzuki-2000]

Has anyone done the flashlight test on the original Fram Ultra to see if the gasket prevented light from escaping?

 

[odie]

Well...not so good :-/

Thread 'Fram TG3614 virgin C&P for flashlight leak test'

Nov 29, 2024

• Lawnman23
• Replies: 18
• Forum: Engine Oil Filters

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Could be used as a TIKI light .

 

[ZeeOSix]

Has anyone done the flashlight test on the original Fram Ultra to see if the gasket prevented light from escaping?

Think a few have been done, but don't recall which thread they are posted in. Here's a thread of a C&P of an OG Ultra - but no light leak test done. You can see the impression of the leaf spring seat in the fiber seal on the end cap. Also note how smooth the leaf spring stamping is ... that was back when people knew how to make things right.

LINK TO OG ULTRA C&P

 

[Glenda W.]

Has anyone done the flashlight test on the original Fram Ultra to see if the gasket prevented light from escaping?

I tested an OG Titanium without the gasket and it passed.

Thread 'OG Fram Titanium FS7317 C&P with bypass flashlight test'

Aug 31, 2024

2018 Subaru Outback 120156 miles 5981 mile oci

Out: Valvoline R&P 5w30
Off: OG Fram Titanium FS 7317

In: Valvoline R&P 5w30
On: Fram Endurance FE 7317

• Glenda W.
• Replies: 69
• Forum: Engine Oil Filters

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[Hose Pipe]

Has there been any known leaking Royal Purple or Amsoil filters or just the Fram? I have read that the FE, RP and Amsoil are essentially the same filter.