Re: Audi/VW Oil Filter Comparison

[John Cunningham <johnc@together.net>]

aahhh, but if you read the review on that site in detail - the Fram
drainback/bypass valves sound like cheezy plastic items rather than all the
others which are steel.  this likely accounts for the noticable difference
in lifter startup rattle that most listers report from Fram cheapos... an
anti drainback that doesn't anti the drain.

Andrew Duane USG wrote:

> Hairy green toads from Mars made Donald Scott say:
>
> > The Fram PH2870A, which he has a low opinion of, has a very low 173.
> > All have anti drain back valves. For details and later conclusions see
> > the website.
>
> The last time I looked (about 3 years ago, Frams did NOT
> have the drainback valve.
>
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