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Oct 8, 2004 | 11:26 AM

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JoeliusZ28

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Re: Another Oil Pressure Post...

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Originally Posted by Lonnie Pavtis

I have read many articles about oil filters & the Fram was rated near the worst in burst strength & filtering capacity. The WIX was rated top overall in the last one that I read. If I can find the links I will post them for all to read. I have personally had 2 of them separate & blow oil everywhere & also a friend had one come apart at the seam causing a healthy leak. I quit using FRAM & now use AC due to convenience. Never had a problem with these & they can be bought almost everywhere. The WIX is available at many NAPA stores. Do an internet search on oil filter reports. Hope this helps.

I just used a wix on my last oil change and gained 5lbs of oil pressure [pretty much throughout the entire rpm range] over the fram that was in there before. it might be psychological, but it seemed like the engine felt tighter/newer after the switch. I cross referenced a delco PF1218 (i think thats what it was) and the filter cost me 6.50 with tax at napa. So there you have it... i have the biggest, and best rated filter availible for my car at the price of a stock replacement. That was the first and last fram my car will ever see. Im using WIX from here on out.

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Oct 8, 2004 | 11:33 AM

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944v8inDFW

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Re: Another Oil Pressure Post...

I personally use the ACdelco pf454 i need clearence

Oct 8, 2004 | 11:40 AM

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S8ER95Z

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From: Quad Cities

Re: Another Oil Pressure Post...

Thanks for the replys guys.. Ill try a wix out and see what happens.. I dont mind the pressure where it is (though I believe I might have a leak in the sending unit?? I have to try and screw the parts tight into the block)..