the research i've seen and the mechanics i talk to say toss the fram and buy
wix
----- Original Message -----
From: "im sloane" <im_sloane@hotmail.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 1:13 PM
Subject: Original Oil Filter
> Hi List,
> Happy New Year!
>
> I have a question about original oil filters. I recentally had an order
> coming from TRF, and since the box was already heading my way, I threw an
> oil filter in the order. I have ordered them from TRF many times over the
> past years and have also had good results with NAPA #1313. This time what
> came from TRF was a Fram filter. Having read some oil filter research that
> someone posted in the past, I have lumped Fram into the bottom catagory in
> quality, and this filter is along that line. The end caps appear to be
> made out of some sort of hard pressed cardboard, and the end holes are the
> same on both sides, not smaller on one to insure proper alignment at the
> block. There is also no gasket material on either side. It did come with a
> new ring gasket.
>
> Does anyone have any expeience with this filter? I think there has been
> someone on list that had some inside connection with TRF Customer Service.
> I'd appreciate any technical info or opinions. I'm seriously considering
> not using this filter and heading to NAPA. I let my oil drain for days, so
> no big hurry. :)
>
> thanks,
> Sloane :)
> '69-Six
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