Fram time again
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$3.99 for FRAM filter
$5.89 For Pure 1 filter
$1.90 extra for a known better quality filter is worth it in my mind.
Even if you never have a failure, do you want to gamble your engine for $1.90????!!!!
$5.89 For Pure 1 filter
$1.90 extra for a known better quality filter is worth it in my mind.
Even if you never have a failure, do you want to gamble your engine for $1.90????!!!!
Just checked the prices for one of my cars, fram orange can : $4.19
Purolator white can $3.49
Given that choice you would have to be crazy to go with the fram.
Purolator white can $3.49
Given that choice you would have to be crazy to go with the fram.
Cost of a champ labs made Supertech filter 2.79
Cost of a Fram orange can 4.35
Cost for me to get a Purolator MicroGard filter 2.00
Cost of a Fram orange can 4.35
Cost for me to get a Purolator MicroGard filter 2.00
Originally Posted By: defektes
supertech is 2.50 and far superior to the OCOD and the ToughGuard
I am not sure the Supertech is superior to the Toughguard but the orange can isn't the most liked oil filter .
supertech is 2.50 and far superior to the OCOD and the ToughGuard
I am not sure the Supertech is superior to the Toughguard but the orange can isn't the most liked oil filter .
I don't feel it's superior to the Tough Guard (at least in terms of filtration), but for the price I think it's an excellent filter.
Another Fram story,
In 2004 I had just got a YZF600R and drove it home and decided to try an oil change. The filter that was on there was a Fram for motorcycles. Got the filter off, new one on and filled with $20 worth of MX4T. AFter the change I, for some reason, revved it a few times and noticed oil was gushing out, but only when I revved it. I got scared and called on Dad because I thought I had ruined the bike. He inspects and takes the new filter off to find a leftover gasket on the plate preventing it from sealing. A mistake on my part not to clean the mating surface but I was so lucky to have happened to rev it. If I didnt rev it I would have been off down the road and may not have noticed the oil pressure light in time.
Two things I learned, always clean the mating surface, although I forget time to time and NEVER buy Fram ever again. Simple as that. Then I found Bob 3 years later and my hatred for Fram is confirmed by many others while a few of you defend the company who made what I guess to be removable gaskets, since the gasket was no longer on the filter but on the housing.
Of course, that is the only time I've had a problem with Fram and will continue to be.
In 2004 I had just got a YZF600R and drove it home and decided to try an oil change. The filter that was on there was a Fram for motorcycles. Got the filter off, new one on and filled with $20 worth of MX4T. AFter the change I, for some reason, revved it a few times and noticed oil was gushing out, but only when I revved it. I got scared and called on Dad because I thought I had ruined the bike. He inspects and takes the new filter off to find a leftover gasket on the plate preventing it from sealing. A mistake on my part not to clean the mating surface but I was so lucky to have happened to rev it. If I didnt rev it I would have been off down the road and may not have noticed the oil pressure light in time.
Two things I learned, always clean the mating surface, although I forget time to time and NEVER buy Fram ever again. Simple as that. Then I found Bob 3 years later and my hatred for Fram is confirmed by many others while a few of you defend the company who made what I guess to be removable gaskets, since the gasket was no longer on the filter but on the housing.
Of course, that is the only time I've had a problem with Fram and will continue to be.
Originally Posted By: mjoekingz28
He inspects and takes the new filter off to find a leftover gasket on the plate preventing it from sealing. A mistake on my part not to clean the mating surface but I was so lucky to have happened to rev it. If I didnt rev it I would have been off down the road and may not have noticed the oil pressure light in time.
A "double gasket" snafu can happen on a lot of filters. ALWAYS check the mating surfaces for cleanliness and no left over stuck gaskets from the old filter after removal.
Also, you DO NOT want any kind of filter leakage on a motorcycle, because if that leaking oil sprays back on the rear tire you are highly likely to crash on the next sharp corner you take. Not a good situation. I usually check for any leakage as routine checks ... just stick your head down and look at the bottom area of the engine where the filter mounts to see if there is any oil residue present. Better safe than sorry.
He inspects and takes the new filter off to find a leftover gasket on the plate preventing it from sealing. A mistake on my part not to clean the mating surface but I was so lucky to have happened to rev it. If I didnt rev it I would have been off down the road and may not have noticed the oil pressure light in time.
A "double gasket" snafu can happen on a lot of filters. ALWAYS check the mating surfaces for cleanliness and no left over stuck gaskets from the old filter after removal.
Also, you DO NOT want any kind of filter leakage on a motorcycle, because if that leaking oil sprays back on the rear tire you are highly likely to crash on the next sharp corner you take. Not a good situation. I usually check for any leakage as routine checks ... just stick your head down and look at the bottom area of the engine where the filter mounts to see if there is any oil residue present. Better safe than sorry.
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