I've cut open Fram filters to compare a number of times and unless they've changed them in the last couple of years, they are likely one of the worst made filters on the market. The paper inside is not supported properly and collapses which allows the oil just to flow right through without being filtered.
I never used to say to much because I thought it was just me but then I saw someone who had serious issues with a Fram (and he posted pics) on another forum a few years back. I can't recall for sure but I am thinking it was a 455 Pontiac engine.
I'll see if I can find that thread.
It's a lot of fun cutting open old filters and comparing quality. If you've never done it, I highly recommend it. It can be a real eye opener.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
So what should we be looking at using? Seems to me CTC only has Fram and their house brand ( which could well be Fram with a different paint job ) and a limited number of Quaker State.
My computer is giving me a bit of grief and I can't get the forum to open where I saw his thread. I'll try to get it, because he had perfect pictures of the failure.
I like AC Delco, Wix, NAPA (which is made by Wix).
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I'm assuming you mean the PF932. Yes, easy to get, we stock them because there's still a number of farmers out here running 366 or 427 grain trucks and that's the original filter on them.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I'm assuming you mean the PF932. Yes, easy to get, we stock them because there's still a number of farmers out here running 366 or 427 grain trucks and that's the original filter on them.
Car Quest use 85794 number which is Wix in their blue line Napa Gold is 1794 and Wix is 51794 as well
I use a NAPA Gold canister in the '64 and in my truck, AC Delco.
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
I 'll share an experience I had with aftermarket oil filters a while back. I have an 06 Sierra with the 5.3. I have always used Mobil 1 Synth. but one time I changed to Pennzoil Synth. when Walmart had it on sale for a great price. I also purchased 2 oil filters from them at the same time. I believe they were Purolator. After changing the oil & filter I noticed a pretty good drop in oil pressure. Thinking it to be the oil I changed back to Mobil 1 and installed the other Walmart filter. Same thing- oil pressure lower than usual.I then took it to Melnyk's ( GM dealership) to have the oil pressure verified in case it was an indication problem. The mechanic approached me after noticing the filter. He asked me if he could change it to an Ac Delco and then we'll look at the oil pressure. FIXED! Oil pressure back to normal. Apparently they have experienced failures of some aftermarket filters where the paper disintegrated and plugged some passages causing engine failure. His next question was why buy an aftermarket filter when we can sell you an AC Delco for almost the same price? That is all I use now.
Jim, you voice my sentiments exactly. I have yet to see an oil pressure related issue with an AC filter, that's why I stick with them.
I have a farmer customer who has a VERY expensive story about a Fram. I know, it's not an automotive application in his case, but my point is that something so crucial needs to be a quality part.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars