I just purchased a good quantity of Fram PH5 filters at my local store. They were getting rid of inventory, and even though I`m by no means a Fram fan, at $1.00 per filter I can live with them for awhile. Your thoughts?
Purchased Fram Filters at $1.00 each
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You're fine using them. Don't extend your OCI's for a long time with them on the car.
Go to EBAY.
Work fine.
Just follow the MFG recommend for a OCI and your good to go.
Since Fram is the Number #1 filter mfg I wonder why I just don't see all the cars along the side of the freeway everyday with blown engines?
I'd run them and buy them if I could get for $1 each.
Take care, bill
Just follow the MFG recommend for a OCI and your good to go.
Since Fram is the Number #1 filter mfg I wonder why I just don't see all the cars along the side of the freeway everyday with blown engines?
I'd run them and buy them if I could get for $1 each.
Take care, bill
I agree with Bill 100%.
Always hear about how bad Fram filters are, not much unbiased proof.
For $1 each run them and smile everytime you hear some one brag about spending $10 on a super duper pooper scouper oil filter.
Always hear about how bad Fram filters are, not much unbiased proof.
For $1 each run them and smile everytime you hear some one brag about spending $10 on a super duper pooper scouper oil filter.
Fortunatly the PH5 goes on a Chevy v8 with the open end up and pretty low on the engine. No worries about it draining out when parked.
Should be fine.
Should be fine.
Originally Posted By: twentynine
I agree with Bill 100%.
Always hear about how bad Fram filters are, not much unbiased proof.
For $1 each run them and smile everytime you hear some one brag about spending $10 on a super duper pooper scouper oil filter.
Who carries the Pooper Scouper brand? I got $10 to blow...
I agree with Bill 100%.
Always hear about how bad Fram filters are, not much unbiased proof.
For $1 each run them and smile everytime you hear some one brag about spending $10 on a super duper pooper scouper oil filter.
Who carries the Pooper Scouper brand? I got $10 to blow...
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I think you got a heck of a deal.
Most of use would agree that the construction of Frams leave a bit (or more) to be desired.
But everything should be taken in context. You paid a $1 for a filter that can easily go 3k miles, and probably 5k with no issues. My BIL uses Frams on his Murano, for the recommended 7.5k miles OCIs. I wouldn't; but he does. And he hasn't blown anything up yet.
If you stick to 5k miles or less, and you're not running in some wicked environment that would tax the construction, the Frams will suffice.
There are better choices, but not for the price you paid.
Most of use would agree that the construction of Frams leave a bit (or more) to be desired.
But everything should be taken in context. You paid a $1 for a filter that can easily go 3k miles, and probably 5k with no issues. My BIL uses Frams on his Murano, for the recommended 7.5k miles OCIs. I wouldn't; but he does. And he hasn't blown anything up yet.
If you stick to 5k miles or less, and you're not running in some wicked environment that would tax the construction, the Frams will suffice.
There are better choices, but not for the price you paid.
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Fram filter are good filters. If they we as bad as everyone who spend 10.00 on a filter says they are Fram would be out of business! It's not about how much filter is inside the can its about the quality of the filter material inside the can !
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How long have you worked for Fram?
I don't....but do you think they get free stuff ?
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Originally Posted By: aaxb970
Fram filter are good filters. If they we as bad as everyone who spend 10.00 on a filter says they are Fram would be out of business! It's not about how much filter is inside the can its about the quality of the filter material inside the can !
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2004 BMW 645Ci
Yes, the quality of the cardboard...........???????
Fram filter are good filters. If they we as bad as everyone who spend 10.00 on a filter says they are Fram would be out of business! It's not about how much filter is inside the can its about the quality of the filter material inside the can !
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2004 BMW 645Ci
Yes, the quality of the cardboard...........???????
Yeah, Fram's cardboard end caps are of a slightly better quality than say your average cereal box cardboard....
Every time I used or put fram filters in the jeeps I work on, the oil pressure reaches VERY low limits when idling hot. Has nothing to do with oil or oil viscosity...ONLY the [censored] Fram filter. I liked purolator or napa filters in the jeeps, the pressure stayed good.
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