NAPA is WIX

 

Same here, been using them on most of my vehix since early 1980's with no probs. Always use PF52 on da vette though, just because.

 

PF52 is AC Delco, Fram is 3980

 

I use Purolator "Pur One" or Napa Gold.

The Fram thing scares me.

 

I was using Fram filters up to about 2.5 years ago.

I noticed after changing the oil, that my pressure was down by 20 psi.

I drove it for about a week and it stayed 20 psi lower than normal.
I changed the filter again and it was still down by 20 psi.

So I installed a Purolator and the oil pressure went back to normal.

Now, the only 2 types that I will use are Purolator and AC Delco.

 

I always used Fram until I had one of their fuel filters come apart inside and stop the flow of gas. Then I read all the horror stories about the oil filters and now I wouldn't use one as a paperweight. AC for my wife's Buick and my GMC truck and K&N or Wix for the Vette. Think about it, where do you find Fram? Wal-Mart and any other volume, buy/sell cheap outlet.

 

ditto; K&N here

 

AC Delco 1218 works well for me parts man ,an old racer
said something about oil pressure @ start up better.

I got to believe that any OEM filter used on an engine under warranty
has a superior design for a STREET motor.

Some of the K&N filters let particles thru that OEM filters catch
maybe the do this for better flow on RACE motors that have very frequent changes.

 

We had everyone bring in old oil filters at work and we cut them all open. We found that Fram in general had the poorest construction and had less cleaning material in them. We looked at Pennzoil, Puralator, Fram (all three styles),Quaker state and Wix. Of the filters we looked at Wix was the better of the bunch. Pennzoil and Quaker state also were very bad.

 

No - and I seriously doubt there is (firsthand) concrete proof by CF.com members to prove otherwise

 

I use and recommend the depth type filters manufactured by Hastings and Donaldson. Depth type filters filter smaller particles and hold more material prior to bypassing. These are somewhat hard to find in stores. I usually order a few online.

J

 

, my dad has always used them, and so have i. never had a problem.

 

I personally have experienced the noisy valve train at startup problem that onedef92 mentions. I used a Fram oil filter on my Nissan 720 Pickup for years. As long as I could remember the Nissan had a noticeable valve noise at startup every morning before work. I read the Oil Filter Study http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html by Russ W. Knize, and decided to switch away from the Fram filters. Immediately after switching to Purolator, the noisy valve train at startup sounds ceased. At the next oil change, as a check on my observations I used a Fram filter again, and the valve noise at startup came right back. I changed the filter out to a Purolator the following weekend and again the noise disappeared. I have never again used a Fram filter. I threw away the extras I had on my shelf for my Vette and Caravan.


Use the above link to review the oil Filter Study and you will know why "Pennzoil and Quaker state also were very bad."They are made by Fram.

 

I like Purolator and, don't shoot me, Super-Tech (Wal-Mart brand). There are only a few actual differnet oil filter manufacturers, but like batteries, there are many different brands.

 

CARQUEST is also WIX. For what it's worth, I was on a Bush North team for a little while in '97 and the only oil filters you saw around the garages were WIX and I've been using the above filters or AC. I didn't realize that Fram was getting bad press, haven't heard about any issues personally, but that doesn't mean there aren't any. If you guys want to see some really scary stuff appear in your oil filters, install a Mag Filter, they will catch any ferrous metal circulating around with the oil. This almost sounds like the "best oil" or "best spark plug" threads, a very subjective subject.

 

As well as AC, and I believe K&N. Wix is the largest filter producer in the world, and makes several leading, and house brands.

 

 

AlliedSignal was an aerospace, automotive and engineering company that acquired and merged with Honeywell for $15Bn in 1999, after which the new group adopted the Honeywell name.

AlliedSignal was created through a 1985 merger of Allied Chemical & Dye Corportation and Signal Oil, the company renamed to AlliedSignal on September 19, 1985.

The company's involvement in aerospace stems from a previous merger between Signal Oil and the Garrett Corporation in 1968. After that merger, aviation became the company's largest division.

In 1999, AlliedSignal acquired Honeywell and took its more-recognizable name. The acquisition was meant as a final triumphant move to cap off a long career by AlliedSignal's CEO, Larry Bossidy.

As of 2006, its automotive products include Fram Filters, Autolite Spark Plugs and Prestone Anti-Freeze.

Both Fram and Autolite were AlliedSignal brands since 1973, purchased from other companies by Garrett's Bendix division. The Prestone brand was acquired in the late 1990s.

Back in the day (the 1970's) Fram oil filters were among the best you could buy.

However, their current quality control measures are seriously lacking, IMO, and I only hope it doesn't spill over into their other automotive products.

 

No bad experiences, but I just changed from putting them in the DD.
Now, I don't know what they cost where you are but the Fram oil filter for my 01 Rustang is just shy of $3 at the local WallyWorld. The NAPA select filter is $3.69. So for 70 cents I have the peace of mind that my oil filter won't be a problem. Worth the $0.70 to me.