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Originally Posted by Steve C.

"Years ago Fram was a quality filter manufacturer. Now their standard filter (the radioactive-orange cans) is one of the worst out there. These filters are manufactured by Allied Signal, Inc. Please do not buy these filters. By boycotting it, we may be able to cause some change. I have personally had one if these filters fail and actually cause engine damage due to bits of paper and glue floating around in the engine. For some inside dirt on Fram filters, see this email from an Allied Signal production engineer."

Oil filter study: http://www.austincc.edu/wkibbe/oilfilterstudy.htm


Not a recommendation but a fwiw tid bit, I've been told that the Fram high performance filters are different than their 'regular' filter. Example the Fram HP-2 'racing' filter.

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Originally Posted by HWYSTR455

AC PF24 for me, no psi drop, never seen any flow issues, and no collapsing. If you can't find those, NAPA/Wix.

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Thanks, Steve, interesting reading.
AC PF24 sounds good to me, HWYSTR455.