Mike wrote: +AD4- This would seem to indicate that the Fram filter is more free +AD4- flowing than the Mahle. That actually says nothing about either of +AD4- the filters effectiveness. +AD4- The Fram actually IS freer flowing, as the filtering media is thinner, as well as having less of it than a Mahle. In that case no conclusion can +AD4- be made about which is a better filter, but it's easy to conclude which is +AD4- more annoying to use. HUH??? Which is better? Mahle by a HUGE margin. Have you not read the recent postings re: Fram filters, or the recent test of all aftermarket filters?
+AD4- On the other hand, the issue may be worn engine parts. You got it, FRAM +AD0- worn engine parts. Period. I'll stick with Mahle/Knecht or Mann, thank you. Not worth the worry to save a dollar on a Fram. Karl |
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