FRAM No bueno

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Originally Posted By: ryland
I like OEM filter, Denso, Toyo Roki, Filtech, Nippon, Hamp, Fram, Wix

but really fram is the OEM filter maker in most cases


Fram is most definitely NOT the OE filter mfg in most cases.
 
Originally Posted By: ekpolk
Hey, I'll even give you a lead. Here's a photo of a couple dissections I did a few years back.

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I would also note that I can easily crush the Fram element flat with my hand. I'd never be able to manually collapse the sturdy Champ Labs elements you see in the left and middle positions.
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EDIT: I forgot this gem -- notice the absence of the Fram can. It's so thin and flimsy compared to the CL filters that when I cut it open, it collapsed and became a gnarled twisted mess of torn, razor sharp metal, so I tossed it (before I decided to take the photo).


I am surprised that the Fram element looks about as big as the other 2. I have to admit my Fram bashing is based on cutting open one PH 3950 over 10 years ago. When I measured and found a third to half as much media area as a PF 1177 or an ST 3950, it was the last Fram I ever bought except for a few PH 9018 boxes with a Purlux cartridge in them.
 
Originally Posted By: NHHEMI
Originally Posted By: ryland
I like OEM filter, Denso, Toyo Roki, Filtech, Nippon, Hamp, Fram, Wix

but really fram is the OEM filter maker in most cases


Fram is most definitely NOT the OE filter mfg in most cases.


it is now for Honda, Acura, Nissan, Subaru, and a few others
 
Originally Posted By: ryland
Originally Posted By: NHHEMI
Originally Posted By: ryland
I like OEM filter, Denso, Toyo Roki, Filtech, Nippon, Hamp, Fram, Wix

but really fram is the OEM filter maker in most cases


Fram is most definitely NOT the OE filter mfg in most cases.


it is now for Honda, Acura, Nissan, Subaru, and a few others


The first two listed are the same company. It's like me saying Ford/Lincoln.

Who of course use Purolator
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