Fram aftermarket Sonata Oil Filter - Failure!

Gee, Bob, that one went WAY over your head. You need to get your
sarcasm detector fixed!

Matt

 

Wow, three degrees and still can't spell!

What about high detergent filters causes you to question the value of an
oil filter?

Where was the medical question?

True, but a lot can be gleaned by inspection if you know what you are
looking for.

True, again, but there is no single set of requirements for either oil
or oil filters. Do you want your oil to last 3,000 miles or 10,000
miles? Ditto the filter? I personally change my oil at 5,000 miles
when under warranty and 10,000 miles when out of warranty. The former
is almost certainly overkill for Mobil 1, but I don't want to risk a
warranty hassle. And I don't want to have to worry if I can't get to an
oil change for another 1,000 miles or so. If I was using an oil that
met just the minimum requirements to last 3,000 miles without engine
damage, then I have absolutely no margin for running to 4,000
occasionally. I personally like large margins for things like oil for
the occasional extreme conditions my car may encounter.

Matt

 

With the twist in the thread that occurred earlier, one just can't
tell......

 

You might want to check out a friend of mine's web site. He did a fairly
exhaustive test of a number of OEM and aftermarket oil filters. The work
that Russ did is definitely worth checking out.

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

 

Two phone calls later, I finally received the "Product Evaluation Form" form
in the mail. I get to pay to "ship the package in such a way that you are
able to track it". I called back, and asked if they could send me a prepaid
shipping label, and their customer service rep tols me that I am responsible
for paying for shipping it, and that they do not refund shipping. Lets
see.... $5.00 shipping a $6.00 filter back so I can help them improve their
product. I could see doing this if it damaged my car. This is going to
happen to others, as there is nothing unusual about my car.

Maybe I'll just send the form back with the pictures of the mess, and the
flat O rings to honeywell corporate.

I get to say it with a justifiable reason: Fram makes substandard filters,
does NOT stand behind them, and does not take the steps necessary to address
the problem.

 

Wow, what a cheap outfit. If they truly wanted to see you problem, they'd
pony up the few bucks for shipping. I'd be tempted to send it back and put
in a clam for a new filter and cost of cleaning up the car and driveway.
Take photos.

 

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FOR 3.3, 3.5, 3.8L V6 CARTRIDGE DRAIN GASKETS

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$38.95

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