Re: Oil filters

[Mitch Loescher <loescher@neosoft.com>]

At 02:53 PM 1/9/97 EST, you wrote:
>
>Ok, I'm torn.. I have used Fram exclusively in both of my Audi's and put
>100k on one before selling (160k) and have put 75k on my current 200t (130k).
>Neither has/had burned any oil along the way. I bought a MB 300e last year and
>used a Fram filter with bad results. On the MB, the filter is mounted upside
>down on top of the engine, and after hearing noisy lifters for 4k miles,
>I realized the importance of the anti-drain valve. I was dry starting the
>car every time. 

As a motorcyclist, I refuse to use any FRAM products.  There were several
instances of FRAM motorcycle filters ( a very common size, 6017 ) blowing
off at high oil pressure conditions.  I had to find out about it from the
net, not from any ads in the motorcycle mags or recalls.  They just pulled
them from the shelves and paid off the racers they injured.

Since then I haven't bought any FRAMs.  I use Mann or Mahle filters
available at any foreign parts store worth their salt.

 - Mitch Loescher