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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: 1badcougar on March 13, 2007, 03:51:04 PM

Title: fuel filter brand ?????
Post by: 1badcougar on March 13, 2007, 03:51:04 PM
I know there has been a discussion about not using Fram oil filters because of poor filtration and other problems.

Does this apply to fuel filters?
Title: fuel filter brand ?????
Post by: OgreBird on March 13, 2007, 10:51:09 PM
Not sure, but I have been using either Purolator or an Amsoil filter when I switch to synthetic.  Purolator or Wix are reccommended if you don't use the Amsoil filter.  It will need changed more often though.
Title: fuel filter brand ?????
Post by: 5.0willgo on March 13, 2007, 10:55:11 PM
Don't know about the fuel filters. I've always bought Frams for that. :dunno:
Title: fuel filter brand ?????
Post by: JeremyB on March 13, 2007, 11:35:36 PM
The problem with Fram oil filters is their drainback device, not the actual filter medium. Thus, a Fram fuel filter should be fine.

The whole Fram oil filter debacle is confined to Extra Guard filters, not the Tough Guard filters. (or so say the internets (http://"http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html#fram"))
Title: fuel filter brand ?????
Post by: merccougar50 on March 14, 2007, 12:17:22 AM
I always get Motor Craft everything (fuel, air, oil) but their probably made by Fram too.
Title: fuel filter brand ?????
Post by: Red_LX on March 14, 2007, 09:16:05 AM
Well, the other problem with frams is that the filter element has cardboard endcaps, instead of stamped steel like most of the other brands out there. So there's a chance the endcaps can disintegrate and go into your engine.
Title: fuel filter brand ?????
Post by: Red_LX on March 14, 2007, 09:22:12 AM
Quote from: merccougar50;134408
I always get Motor Craft everything (fuel, air, oil) but their probably made by Fram too.



Actually Motorcraft oil filters, as it says right on that website, are basically Pure One filter elements in a Pure Plus case.

I've been running regular Purolator filters for the most part, for the last couple years.