Fram Ultra Oil Filters : Best Place To Buy ?

[blupupher]

The 9688 was made as a Hyundai specific filter due to some issues back in the mid 2000's.
Part of it was the burst pressure is a little higher on the 9688, and there were issues with knocking that Hyundai blamed on the then recommended 7317/6607 filters.
The 3593a was initially a Honda specific filter that was redesigned at some point (hence the "a" at the end of the part number), but no idea what the redesign was.

I interchange the 9688 and 3593a on Hyundai/Kia vehicles (and on Honda motorcycles where they fit) with no concerns.
I think the new Champ made Supertech filters did away with the 3593a size and just say to use the 9688.

 

[Hall]

The 9688 was made as a Hyundai specific filter

That probably explains why it's a few dollars more expensive than Fram's "common" filters.

 

[Electromotive]

I've noticed lately my Fram XG #9688 are hard to find locally (WM) and growing tougher to find on line as well ... Where do you buy Fram Ultra's if you are buying say 4 or more at a good price ?

Lowes has them, and they are on sale for $3.98 this month. The XG 9688 is normally $5.68 at Lowes. Just bought one this morning at an Augusta GA area Lowes.

 

[Hall]

Lowes has them, and they are on sale for $3.98 this month. The XG 9688 is normally $5.68 at Lowes. Just bought one this morning at an Augusta GA area Lowes.

I only see Fram's PH oil filters on the Lowe's website, not their XG filters

 

[Electromotive]

I only see Fram's PH oil filters on the Lowe's website, not their XG filters

Oops, I meant the Extra Guard that is part no. PH9688. The vast majority of the Fram PH series filters are usually priced at $3.98, at least at my local Lowes. A couple are higher (normally $5.98) including the PH9688, and the PH12060 for example

 

[blupupher]

The PH9688 for $3.98 @ Lowes is not a bad deal.
Normal price is $5.79 at Walmart.

If not for me liking the ST9688 so much, I might grab a few of those from Lowes (probably not though, I rarely go to Lowes, and I would probably just use a 3593a or 7317 from Walmart, they are $3.88 there)

 

[Hall]

The PH9688 for $3.98 @ Lowes is not a bad deal.
Normal price is $5.79 at Walmart.

I kinda think Lowes is price-matching Walmart with these filters but didn't check each p/n. All PHs at WM are around $3.98 as I recall, just that 9688 is the outlier with the higher price (as discussed already).

 

[haggler]

ya, most of the higher priced extra guards are on sale at lowes and amazon, home depot is slightly higher but they PM. I'm running OEM for the next 5 OCIs, however when i pulled the ST9688 after 6 months the nitrile ADBV held alot of oil. Same was the case with nitrile ADBV ACDelco I've pulled after 6-7k. But then again I'm in a warm climate. I'm begining to think silicone is only really necessary >10k or 1yr.

 

[SteveG4]

I've noticed lately my Fram XG #9688 are hard to find locally (WM) and growing tougher to find on line as well ... Where do you buy Fram Ultra's if you are buying say 4 or more at a good price ?

I suppose you could order them from the Walmart.com website for $10.97 and have them sent to your local store or delivered.
https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=xg9688&typeahead=XG9688

 

[dlundblad]

eBay has great prices on them. Sometimes $5-6 a filter shipped for a pack of 6. No experience with it, but many people here have had great luck with them. Not counterfeit and still sealed in box.

 

[alarmguy]

Just put Fram XG #9688 into a search and select best price from place of your choice.
or stick to the mainstream ... and go to Walmart.com, Amazon etc