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Gary Lewis

Oil Filter Test

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I'm going to guess that this guy doesn't like Fram, aka The Orange Can Of Death, filters:

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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reamer

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My old man was an automotive machinist since the 50's and he always mentioned
"stay away from Fram filters" too ….

1986 F-150 Flareside 4x4, 351, 4-v, ZF5 speed. AC, Cruise, Tilt, Slider, Digital clock, Radio, Lariat seat, Pwr doors/locks

Steve83

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BITOG has been bashing Fram for years. I just use MotorCraft.

Frank Wyatt

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I use nothing but Motorcraft filters on all my Fords as well, and have done for many years now. I personally seen one that had collapsed and nearly ruined a 351C about thirty years ago. Better safe than sorry in my opinion.

1981 F 150 Custom 300 ci with a fully rebuilt 1968 240 head Carter YFA T-18 3.25 9" rear 2WD
dual gas tanks
1990 Lincoln Town Car 5.0 AOD
Home town Mc Kenzie, TN

1986F150Six

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white knite wrote

I use nothing but Motorcraft filters on all my Fords as well, and have done for many years now.

And, it can be had at Walmart [FL-1A] for $3.97!!!

grumpin

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I read some where Motrocraft filters are made by Purolator.

I use the Motorcraft also, unless Wally World is out, then I'll get Purolator or NAPA or Wix.

Oh, or Hastings!

Edit: Add Hastings!

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

85lebaront2

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This was done several times, keep in mind Ford and MOPAR V8s used the exact same size filter for years.
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/

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Gary Lewis

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Bill - There's some really good info in there. And he agrees that the Fram filters are to be avoided.

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85lebaront2

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That's why I shared it. I haven't even used an orange can of death on my worst enemy's vehicle.

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Frank Wyatt

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1986F150Six wrote

white knite wrote

I use nothing but Motorcraft filters on all my Fords as well, and have done for many years now.

And, it can be had at Walmart [FL-1A] for $3.97!!!

Exactly, they're cheaper and far superior to the fram in my opinion despite all their marketing gimmicks. If the fram materials and design were better, the Motorcraft filters would have been redesigned accordingly.

1981 F 150 Custom 300 ci with a fully rebuilt 1968 240 head Carter YFA T-18 3.25 9" rear 2WD
dual gas tanks
1990 Lincoln Town Car 5.0 AOD
Home town Mc Kenzie, TN