I recently purchased the Fram Endurance FE7317 for my 3.5 V6 Accord and the FE3980 for my 350 Vortec. Overall all what's the verdict on the Endurance? I noticed the FE7317 has an open plastic center tube exposing the wire backed media. The FE3980 has the tiny louvers center tube. Not sure why the difference. I'm now nervous about using louvers so I think I'll return it. But how about the FE7317 with the open plastic center tube? Think this is a good filter? Trying to find the best oil filters to replace my old quality Wix stash that is about out. Thanks for the help!
What's the consensus on Fram Endurance? FE7317 vs FE3980
- Thread starter Chris B.
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An Endurance FE7317 with an Ecore and wire backed media ... sounds like an upgrade to me. I'd like to see one of those cut open. Sounds like Champ Labs is switching up the build configuration of some of the Endurance filters. How about a photo down the center tube on the FE7317 for a visual.
I'll get one tomorrow! Bed time haha!
First Brands who owns Fram and Champ Labs has had QC issues in recent years. Things easy to inspect are the threads and louvers. Also make sure the ADBV is centered. Not so easy things to inspect are badly stamped leaf springs which require cutting open. If shopping Walmart your best option is the Mobil 1 oil filter.
