Originally Posted by jplinville

Again, I say, you really don't have a clue...

FRAM is well known for starving FORD engines of much needed oil. It has been well documented.

This is what Ford has to say about NON-Ford filters and Warranty work.


Engine Damage / Non-Ford Oil Filters - All Model Years, All Vehicles
A review of warranty claims indicates that engine damage caused by defective non-Ford oil filters is being claimed under Ford warranty.

The check valves in some non-Ford filters disintegrate causing small rubber debris (frequently red color) to migrate into the engine's oil passages where they restrict flow. This restriction causes components (such as the variable cam timing phaser) to fail, and causes engine knocking / ticking /rattles.

Please reference:

SSM #18921 (Published: 11/03/05)
SSM #19642 (Published: 03/01/07)
TSB #06-19-08
Repair of engine damage caused by defective non-Ford oil filters is not covered per Section 3 of the Warranty & Policy Manual.

Category: Powertrain – Engine
Do: Look for bits of rubber (frequently red color) when repairing damaged engines.
Don't: Submit a warranty claim for damage caused by defective non-Ford oil filters.



The problem of a Fram on a Ford is the anti-drainback valve or tube that is made of cardboard in a Fram. It can collapse, making it non functional.

Originally Posted by Thirdem

K&N

Originally Posted by tbomachines

Originally Posted by Thirdem

Well, thanks for trying to get me on the right foot, but turns out I already was. I accidenly typed are, instead of aren't. My Dad and his friends wont touch Fram filters. Neither will I, I go K&N. Slightly spendy, but well worth it.

Originally Posted by chilcutt

K&N makes an oil filter for Mercedes vehicles?

Originally Posted by Thirdem

Well for my truck I use K&N, but I am pretty sure the air and oil filter for my car were K&N. Either that or NAPA's top-line one.

Originally Posted by chilcutt

'Pretty Sure'...'Either that or'...
Maybee you should take a little stroll outside..pop the hood and Look.

Then report back your findings.

These are things you need to KNOW..not suspect.

Originally Posted by chilcutt

'Pretty Sure'...'Either that or'...
Maybee you should take a little stroll outside..pop the hood and Look.

Then report back your findings.

These are things you need to KNOW..not suspect.

Originally Posted by cmbdiesel

well, I think I found the filter...but there's this bar...

Originally Posted by Thirdem

Well, thanks for trying to get me on the right foot, but turns out I already was. I accidenly typed are, instead of aren't. My Dad and his friends wont touch Fram filters. Neither will I, I go K&N. Slightly spendy, but well worth it.

Originally Posted by cmbdiesel

**cough**cough**bull5hit**cough**cough**