Fram has never been known as a good filter. Maybe their racing filters are ok, but most Fram filters are all paper and cardboard on the inside. Probably the best oil filter out there is the Amsoil filters followed by Hastings filters. When you buy a $4 or $5 dollar filter don't expect much out of it. Sometimes it is true that you do get what you pay for.

The only time I have used a Fram filter is when I need to flush a engine out. I will put a cheap Fram filter on the engine, add flush to the engine, and then run the engine for 20 to 30 minutes. Then I change the oil and filter and use the good stuff.

Tom

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