Did Fram stop making the PH13??
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Melting Slicks
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From: Toms River NJ
Did Fram stop making the PH13??
Did Fram stop making the PH13?? Ive been to multiple auto parts stores and no one even has an empty tray for them anymore... Just jumps from PH8 to PH16!
Ive been using it since I got this motor and wanted stick with it... Im way over due for a change too...
Any recommendations if it is no longer available??
TIA, Chris
Ive been using it since I got this motor and wanted stick with it... Im way over due for a change too...
Any recommendations if it is no longer available??
TIA, Chris
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by 74VETTE
Did Fram stop making the PH13?? Ive been to multiple auto parts stores and no one even has an empty tray for them anymore... Just jumps from PH8 to PH16!
Ive been using it since I got this motor and wanted stick with it... Im way over due for a change too...
Any recommendations if it is no longer available??
TIA, Chris
Ive been using it since I got this motor and wanted stick with it... Im way over due for a change too...
Any recommendations if it is no longer available??
TIA, Chris
Here is where they give an overview of recommended filters as well as those to avoid - http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters.html
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From: Forked River NJ
I used to use the Fram filters until I saw a study like this before. Have not used one since. I ran a Purolater on the Vette last. Probably go with it again. Wix is another one that I would not have thought of but I have heard good stuff about them also.
Pro
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From: Juneau AK
Originally Posted by rcread
I've twice had problems with Fram oil filter manufacturing defects. I prefer the Napa Gold brand. I've never had a problem with one.
I buy the NAPA Gold filters as well, 6 at a time so I don't have an excuse for not getting under there and getting the job done.
kdlp
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Originally Posted by rcread
I've twice had problems with Fram oil filter manufacturing defects. I prefer the Napa Gold brand. I've never had a problem with one.
NAPA Gold 1060 for the '80!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Scottdale Pa
Well I disagree, I have done my own testing over many years. I've got 5 vehicles , Dodge Dakota 140k miles,VW Jetta 121k miles, Dodge Dakota 55k miles, Honda Accord 45k miles, 80 Corvette 16k miles. Just sold a Pontiac Bonneville 111k miles. Have used Fram filters on all of my cars for 10/15 years with out 1 problem. Change it often that is the key. 
Just my .02 cents. 
Just my .02 cents.
Melting Slicks
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From: Union Ontario
I had a couple of bad PH13's/ or equiv. on my truck. After a week or two of running my oil pressure would noticably drop. Stuck a WIX filter (NAPA) and never experienced the problem again.
For everybodies information: Fram, Quaker state, and Motomaster(for us Canadians who like Canadian Tire) are all Fram filters and the above problem happened with at least one Fram and a Quaker State.
I run Wix/NAPA filters in all my vehicles now. I've never experienced a problem with them. COme to think of it When I trashed the vette's motor it was running a Motomaster.... ok I'll blame it on them instead of my right foot.
For everybodies information: Fram, Quaker state, and Motomaster(for us Canadians who like Canadian Tire) are all Fram filters and the above problem happened with at least one Fram and a Quaker State.
I run Wix/NAPA filters in all my vehicles now. I've never experienced a problem with them. COme to think of it When I trashed the vette's motor it was running a Motomaster.... ok I'll blame it on them instead of my right foot.
