Fram filters do NOT have an anti drain back valve in them.
Cons: no anti drain back valve
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
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If you heard strange noises, then you must have been using FRAM
Cons: causes strange noises
Yes, the Mobil1-301, the Mann W940/25, the Purolator L30257, and the Fram PH3569 are all equivalent in capacity (though most people say the Fram is not equivalent in quality).
Pros: equivalent in capacity
Cons: not equivalent in quality
my experience was on my monte carlo ss, the oil pressure flickered and went through the roof, something happened with the filter and almost caused me to blow my motor, i tried another one for about an hour or so and sure enough it happened again. changed to a different brand, worked fine. my buddies dad who is an avid car collector and builds race cars told me after the incident occured that those filters are crap.
Cons: oil pressure flickered, almost blew motor
Vehicle:
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Fram makes a decent filter for everone else but not for VWs. Something about the cold start bypass valve not working well, or something.
Cons: bypass valve issue, not for VWs
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I also change it every 3,000- 3,500 miles and use the Fram Tough Guard oil filter. it's all i have and i gotta keep it clean.
Pros: keeps engine clean
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
DON'T put an FRAM filter! They are crap! Complete! When you remove an FRAM oil filter the filtering element (paper) comes off all mashed up as cellulose goo, then you know FRAM is a piece of crap!
Cons: They are crap, filtering element comes off
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
I don't think Fram filters are all that bad. I've used them before with no problems. I have been scared away from them, though. There are much better filters out there for a couple more bucks. I have not read any horror stories on the 'tex about a Fram actually causing an engine to die, but maybe I have not looked hard enough.
Pros: used with no problems
Cons: better filters available
i used to run fram on my other cars... just hold a mann next to it and you'll see which one is garbage.
Cons: is garbage
I have been using fram filters for years with no problems, synthetic oil changed @5000miles or sometimes a bit more. no leaking or any of that other nonsense. Here goes the good old vortex hype again. Use what you want and if it works then stay with it.
Pros: used for years, no problems, no leaking
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