PCvillain Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I was changing the oil for the second time on this new car to me and what did I spy? The filter walls were crushed inward. Makes a nice hourglass inside the filter and probably spreads pestilent death around the inside of the engine. Seems to run fine though so I will change oil in 500 miles to clear our the crap. Pics of the inside of a very dark space are hard to get but you can see the shadows of the walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBamin Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 damn!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeytl Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Fram oil filter is on the bottom of my list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexwagon Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 holy geez. u running 50lbs of boost. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Yeah man, did you find a way to boost you oil system? That'd be sweet! Seriously though, Fram uses some shoddy construction practices. There are those on here who (rightly) decry the validity of statements about Fram due to the scarcity of filter-related engine problems. Nevertheless, there's a good reason they have a name for themselves as crap (on their low-end filters that is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boost4life Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I'm a mechanic myself and one of the schools I went to had several filters opened up to look at the design and fram was the worst, wix was one of the best , I use amsoil filters they are a good design similar to wix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Bad filter construction combined with an oil that's too thick when it's cold. There are a lot of filter manufacturers out there, and they vary depending on market too. Some manufacturers are prominent in Europe but unheard of in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin1657615274 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 From now on, just buy in bulk a bunch of OEM filters from Fred Bean's. Cuts down on oil changes costs, and you won't worry about this happening again. On the search for a new DD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 ^ aren't the new OEM filters produced by Fram, now? If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Yes, but the oem subaru filter has a different bypass valve pressure setting. http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/398/engine-oil-filters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BileHazard Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I hear Frams Tough Guard and Xtra Guard filters are pretty good. Its the basic ones that are crap I just did my first oil change on this car (23K) with Pennzoil Ultimate synthetic (Walmart was out of Platinum) and Mobil M-108 filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Been using Fram since I was 16y/o, I'm 55y/o now. Never had a issue. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinter Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Fram filters are garbage yet people still use them as they are so easy to get. Just google fram filters and you will see the construction is pure garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wang Lung Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Been using Fram since I was 16y/o, I'm 55y/o now. Never had a issue. Me too. But I'm only 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock_Sucks Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I only use wix..... alway use the right filter for your car. just because it threads on and is the same size doesn't mean its the same inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I have rebuilt two engines because Fram filters imploded sending debris around the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 ^ I have used Fram's on Honda's which tend to run high oil pressure compared to domestics. Ran Fram's on my 340 Duster with a high volume pump. Never had a problem. There's good and bad in everything. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa g Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Wix! BE committed to DO what it takes to HAVE more of what you want in your life!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 i've heard bad things about fram oil filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmoore5 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I haven't had any trouble out of many Fram's. But I have noticed that the quality of things over the years has gone down. I have found that the price of oil filters from the Subaru Dealer isn't really that much different than Wal-Mart. Use your Subaru Bucks and it makes them pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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