[Jamier2]

FRAM!!!!! Run away! RUN AWAY!!

I agree completely. Look on the web for an oil filter comparison. They are amazing, and I'm sure you'll never even mention fram again.

 

[Jamier2]

OK, why? Whats wrong with the fram bouble gaurd?

Well, according to that site it's not as bad as the regular fram filter, but I agree with him - if people stop buying fram filters due to the bad quality (of the cheap one) maybe they'll start making them better.

I've just sworn off fram completely. I buy NAPA gold or OEM.

 

[Jamier2]

Are ALL Frams bad???
I have been using the Fram Tough Gaurd (TG3614) for a while with no problems, changing the oil every 3,500-4,000.

What are the issues?

See post #13

 

[Jamier2]

Yikes, there is a loty of [email protected] out there. Luckily the fram TG, is not the worst of the lot, but I will definately switch to something else.

Yeah, it's pretty bad. I first heard about how bad Fram was from my uncle who's been a Ford mechanic for 20some years, and he always recommended Napa Gold or Motorcraft. Some guy from Ford came to their dealership with a display and some cut-open filters for them to see the differences. He also put me onto Pennzoil, but the Tacoma is getting Mobil 1.