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Decepticon21 · 03-24-2013, 11:48 PM

Changed oil the other day to discover the top of oil filter had come off the plastic top an was crushed at the top? I know I put it in correctly has anyone else had this happen...

VQ35DE · 03-25-2013, 08:47 AM

What brand of filter ?

Decepticon21 · 03-25-2013, 12:57 PM

It was a Fram I believe. I didnt wanna use it but it was all I could get at the time.

nyrfan · 03-25-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Decepticon21

It was a Fram I believe. I didnt wanna use it but it was all I could get at the time.

This is why you will see many warnings not to use fram, they are terrible. Change filter brand ASAP. Mobil1, Wix, AC Delco, K&N to name a few to use.

LuSe4 · 03-25-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

This is why you will see many warnings not to use fram, they are terrible. Change filter brand ASAP. Mobil1, Wix, AC Delco, K&N to name a few to use.

i have heard this same thing numerous times!

Decepticon21 · 03-25-2013, 05:44 PM

I didnt have a choice last Time But I wont ever use it again. I know fram is a total crappy filter and etc. But I never thought it would destroy its self geezzz..

The Sandman · 03-25-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

This is why you will see many warnings not to use fram, they are terrible. Change filter brand ASAP. Mobil1, Wix, AC Delco, K&N to name a few to use.

A couple decades ago Fram was alright. Now they are crap. Quit using them 8 years ago when I was having rough starts in vehicles with Fram filters. Change filter brands - no problems.

Wix, AC Delco, Amsoil, K&N, and Mobil are all good. I put my money in Amsoil and have been very happy with both the filters and the oil.

camcard · 03-25-2013, 06:39 PM

no frams.

ICTsccaCamaro · 03-25-2013, 09:24 PM

I always feel good when I pull a fram off vehicles at work just feels like im helping that engine out

motorking · 03-27-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Decepticon21

Changed oil the other day to discover the top of oil filter had come off the plastic top an was crushed at the top? I know I put it in correctly has anyone else had this happen...

Hi,
I work for FRAM. You are trashing FRAM and your not even sure if it is a FRAM filter? Cartridge filters must be carefully installed to avoid the problem you describe.
Do you like AC Delco filters? We make those as well. If you need help, we have many cartridge oil filter installation videos on our website.
If the filter is made by FRAM, it will say so right on the plastic top, how about a picture?

Tyler360 · 03-27-2013, 08:27 AM

Well then, I'm glad I found this thread. I've never heard these things about fram and I've used fram on my sunfire for years and never had an issue. Must not be a good filter for a performance vehicle I'm assuming. Guess I wont be using them on my Camaro

motorking · 03-27-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler360

Well then, I'm glad I found this thread. I've never heard these things about fram and I've used fram on my sunfire for years and never had an issue. Must not be a good filter for a performance vehicle I'm assuming. Guess I wont be using them on my Camaro

Tyler,
First off all, FRAM makes the OE filter for AC Delco, do you honestly think that "some guys on the internet" know more than GM what is good for your engine? Secondly, FRAM is the only company making a full synthetic (ULTRA Synthetic oil filter)made in the USA filter for your car, nobody else does.
Third, the poster isn't even sure the filter he is whining about is a FRAM filter. Watch the videos, learn about filtration and then make your choice.

LeanPocket · 03-27-2013, 08:59 AM

Fram is garbage, They use cardboard endcaps which can easily leak and cheap bypass valves which are known to stick open. The internal paper Filter in general is adequate for fram, but frams quality control has been an issue for a long time.

http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articl...lterstudy.html
please use this as a reference when choosing a proper oil filter.

My oil filter of choice is purolator; proven basic oil filter.

motorking · 03-27-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LeanPocket

Fram is garbage, They use cardboard endcaps which can easily leak and cheap bypass valves which are known to stick open. The internal paper Filter in general is adequate for fram, but frams quality control has been an issue for a long time.

http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articl...lterstudy.html
please use this as a reference when choosing a proper oil filter.

My oil filter of choice is purolator; proven basic oil filter.

You my friend are misguided at best. AC Delco uses felt end caps, Nissan uses fiber end caps, Honda uses them, Subaru uses them, Mann and Hummel use them or no end caps at all, Toyota uses no end caps, just glue to seal the media. Our bypass valves are routinely tested to one million cycles.
Have a great day

03-24-2013, 11:48 PM	#1
Decepticon21 Drives: 2010 Camaro v6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Barberton, Ohio Posts: 283	oil filter destroyed! Changed oil the other day to discover the top of oil filter had come off the plastic top an was crushed at the top? I know I put it in correctly has anyone else had this happen...

03-27-2013, 08:27 AM	#11
Tyler360 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wittenberg, Wisconsin Posts: 701 View My Garage	Well then, I'm glad I found this thread. I've never heard these things about fram and I've used fram on my sunfire for years and never had an issue. Must not be a good filter for a performance vehicle I'm assuming. Guess I wont be using them on my Camaro __________________ My Build Thread:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287531

03-25-2013, 08:47 AM	#2
VQ35DE Drives: 2013 / 2SS / RS / L99 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 827	What brand of filter ?

03-25-2013, 12:57 PM	#3
Decepticon21 Drives: 2010 Camaro v6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Barberton, Ohio Posts: 283	It was a Fram I believe. I didnt wanna use it but it was all I could get at the time.

03-25-2013, 05:44 PM	#6
Decepticon21 Drives: 2010 Camaro v6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Barberton, Ohio Posts: 283	I didnt have a choice last Time But I wont ever use it again. I know fram is a total crappy filter and etc. But I never thought it would destroy its self geezzz..

03-25-2013, 06:39 PM	#8
camcard Banned Drives: v6, could of had a v8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: in my camaro Posts: 4	no frams.

03-25-2013, 09:24 PM	#9
ICTsccaCamaro Account Suspended Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,585	I always feel good when I pull a fram off vehicles at work just feels like im helping that engine out

03-27-2013, 08:59 AM	#13
LeanPocket Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 634	Fram is garbage, They use cardboard endcaps which can easily leak and cheap bypass valves which are known to stick open. The internal paper Filter in general is adequate for fram, but frams quality control has been an issue for a long time. http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articl...lterstudy.html please use this as a reference when choosing a proper oil filter. My oil filter of choice is purolator; proven basic oil filter.