Fram or Purolator oil filter-Any filter they have

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If you had a choice between a Fram oil filter or a Purolator oil filter which one would it be.I’m asking because I would like to know who of the two is built better and has earned peoples trust for their cars.Thanks
 
I've seen junk looking filters from both.....I've seen nice looking filters from both....It's really a crap shoot.
I do like the ST filters but Walmart seems to be phasing them out.
 
I've used both, but truthfully have cut open more bad looking Purolators than I have Fram, so Fram is my go-to as of now. That is always subject to change, but in general I find the Purolators to also be higher priced at least in my area as well.
 
In spin on, I think you can trust the Purolator Boss.

For elements, some Purolators will be M&H made in a European or Asian location. Germany and then South Korea would be ones I would trust the most, but other locations in Europe and Asia should not be that close behind.

I think Fram have a potential quality issue with everything made in the US. Spin on leaf springs / bypass valves, improperly spaced or prepared media, improper gluing are going to be potential problems in all their filters. Their most likely high quality products are going to be third party manufactured eg South Korea.
 
Each company has a "Good, better, best," type product. I've used both brands but prefer the Purolator b/c they give me more information about the filter I'm using along with good build quality. Fram was highly regarded for a lot of years & for good reason. Unfortunately, they've been bought out a few years back & the quality has gone down ever since.
 
I think Fram have a potential quality issue with everything made in the US. Spin on leaf springs / bypass valves, …
To clarify, it's the ruffled leaf spring stamping causing the air gap leak path, but the actual bypass valve is good.
 
I think either would be fine. Hondas spec fram made filters for their oem parts. I believe purolator (or its parent company) make ford filters for their oem line.

So my vote is whatever’s cheapest and easily accessible.

To be Frank, I think the super tech oil filters are fantastic and I’ll probably move over to their lineup soon.
 
I have used both without issues. I also don't run oil change intervals more than 5K, so likely isn't an issue for me. If I was doing 10K, I would probably lean towards one of FRAMs higher offerings.

Someone said supertech. Those are rated at 10K, yet I cut one open (When they wre made by WIX) at 13K and it was torn. 3K beyond rating, but still...not sure when, exactly, it tore.
 
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