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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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I just did an oil change dealer was out of filters so Iput a fram on. I have heard bad and good I am going to pull the fram off asap or do I really need to worry about it?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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Meh, I've read Fram filters are crap, so I switched to Purolator (I love the blue filters, sure are pretty!).
However, Fram is the #1 brand of filters, and a lot of people do run them without problem.
Change it if it bothers you, but I'm sure it's not gonna kill the beast.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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Napa gold or Wix filters is all I'll touch in my pickup
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 01:41 AM
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Those are supposed to be very good filters.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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This was just discussed yesterday in this thread: https://dodgeforum.com/m_918617/tm.htm
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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Fram is only number one because the advertise so much and everyone just assumes that it must be good if they advertise. But we all know what happens when people assume.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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Plus fram is available everywhere including wally world.I personally use napa gold aka wix
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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I'll use a fram in my little yoda. . .however the oil pump in it doesnt push upwards of 60psi
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Like Drew eluded to. The Fram filter can't keep up to the internal pressure of the oil pump for a CTD and can cause the internals to let loose and cause major damage. I had one literally blow apart on a truck before and end up killing the motor.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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I have had my oil changed at walmart twice and the fram filter leaks at the top seal.
 
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