Why NOT to use Fram filters... !!!!

[Vette73]

Fram = JUNK

And if you notice, this is not even one of their standard filters but a "higher" quality one.

You have been warned.

 

[chrisms]

Damnit I have on in my car right now. I'll stop using them only because I hate when companies think they can screw the little guy.

 

[aircooled]

either I need new glasses or those pics suck

 

[AMDZen]

Alright then, so what would be a decent alternative for a comparible price. And has to have the cool gritty surface on top so you can twist it off better after replacement. I think thats patented by Fram, in which case there really isn't another alternative.

 

[StageLeft]

Post content here? it's blocked.

And has to have the cool gritty surface on top so you can twist it off better after replacement.

You don't need that surface!

I use OEM for all filters.

 

[Baked]

That guy should learn to take a proper picture before he bitch about his fvcked up fram filter. I bet he started another thread bitching about how bad his digicam is.

 

[Rogue]

Did he get some of that oil on the damn camera lens too or what?

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: AMDZen
Alright then, so what would be a decent alternative for a comparible price. And has to have the cool gritty surface on top so you can twist it off better after replacement. I think thats patented by Fram, in which case there really isn't another alternative.

Advance has oil filters with the "scruby" stuff on them and they are cheaper and MUCH better quality.

 

[MrChad]

Fram air filters have always worked fine for me.

 

[PricklyPete]

wow...that is some pretty bad stuff.

I generally tend to stick with Bosche or Purolator, but now I know I will never try FRAM.

 

[tm37]

Walmart filters are made by WIX (or used to be)

 

[CraigRT]

warned?
man, everyone knows FRAM is junk..

I use anything BUT Fram on my car... LOL

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: tm37
Walmart filters are made by WIX (or used to be)

Nope they are made by Champ labs. Same people that make Mobil1, Bosch, K&N, STP, etc... oil filters.

They are pretty good for costing $2 a pop and much better quality then frams that cost more

 

[J0hnny]

Honda uses FRAM to make ther OEM filters and I believe other companies have started too.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: J0hnny
Honda uses FRAM to make ther OEM filters and I believe other companies have started too.

Only the cheap dealer filters are Frams at hondas. Just make sure you use Made in Japan ones, or you are getting junk.
And I don;t know anyone else that uses fram right now.

 

[jagec]

The OEM filter is only like $6 on my MR2. And it's a good-quality filter.

 

[Heisenberg]

Fram is crap. I use Wix for all my vehicles.

 

Old news.

 

[J0hnny]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: J0hnny
Honda uses FRAM to make ther OEM filters and I believe other companies have started too.

Only the cheap dealer filters are Frams at hondas. Just make sure you use Made in Japan ones, or you are getting junk.
And I don;t know anyone else that uses fram right now.

I think Honeywell/ whatever the name of the parent "FRAM" company makes all honda OEM filters for the US, so if you buy it from ANY dealer, you're buying FRAM.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: J0hnny

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: J0hnny
Honda uses FRAM to make ther OEM filters and I believe other companies have started too.

Only the cheap dealer filters are Frams at hondas. Just make sure you use Made in Japan ones, or you are getting junk.
And I don;t know anyone else that uses fram right now.

I think Honeywell/ whatever the name of the parent "FRAM" company makes all honda OEM filters for the US, so if you buy it from ANY dealer, you're buying FRAM.

Some dealers and some versions are still GOOD honda filters. Thats why I said check the filter to see where it was made.
The $2 filter at Advance auto is MUCH better quailty and cheaper.

 

[MAME]

it's worth the savings to many people

everyone has bad experiences with any given product

 

[RelaxTheMind]

fram anything sucks... the air filters look like they were made in an elementary school. the only thing ok about fram oil filters is the new "grip" stuff they put on it.

i personally always use the purolator pureONE series.

 

[J0hnny]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: J0hnny

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: J0hnny
Honda uses FRAM to make ther OEM filters and I believe other companies have started too.

Only the cheap dealer filters are Frams at hondas. Just make sure you use Made in Japan ones, or you are getting junk.
And I don;t know anyone else that uses fram right now.

I think Honeywell/ whatever the name of the parent "FRAM" company makes all honda OEM filters for the US, so if you buy it from ANY dealer, you're buying FRAM.

Some dealers and some versions are still GOOD honda filters. Thats why I said check the filter to see where it was made.
The $2 filter at Advance auto is MUCH better quailty and cheaper.

I've used over 6 already and no problems with the new OEM honda "fram" filters.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: AMDZen
Alright then, so what would be a decent alternative for a comparible price. And has to have the cool gritty surface on top so you can twist it off better after replacement. I think thats patented by Fram, in which case there really isn't another alternative.

Yeah, becaue a $1.50 filter wrench is so hard to find. :roll: The gritty surface is completely un-necessary. I've never once taken off an oil filter and wished that it had a gritty surface. Besides, if you really wanted it, just take some coarse sandpaper and grab the filter with the sandpaper.

WIX/Dana filters (also marketed as NAPA Gold) are among the best non-synthetic-element filters you can get. Otherwise, Mahle filters for German cars. Mobil 1 Filters are also good.

FRAM filters should never be used. The cardboard end caps have a habit of exploding and the anti-drainback valves are a joke.

ZV

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: MAME
it's worth the savings to many people

everyone has bad experiences with any given product

And far more people have bad experiences with FRAM than with any other brand of oil filter. That's like saying a Yugo is "worth the savings" because "everyone has bad experiences" with any given car.

FRAM oil filters are JUNK. Period. I would not use a FRAM oil filter on my lawnmower.

ZV