Matthew Currie
NAXJA Member #760
- Location
- Vermont, land of big clay
Floyd, when was it that you were doing that job? Is it possible that Fram quality had declined since then? Fram would hardly be the first company to rely on past reputation to substitute for present quality.
I think the bottom line is that Fram filters will probably not fail, and probably provide adequate filtration for a normal change interval and normal use, but given the small additional cost required to exceed minimal standards, why not do so?
Even the XJ drainback issue is probably not going to affect many people. After all, we're driving a ~300 thousand mile engine. Most of the people using these things will never notice if its life is cut in half.
I could drink instant coffee every morning too, and I wouldn't die, but I don't recommend it either.
I think the bottom line is that Fram filters will probably not fail, and probably provide adequate filtration for a normal change interval and normal use, but given the small additional cost required to exceed minimal standards, why not do so?
Even the XJ drainback issue is probably not going to affect many people. After all, we're driving a ~300 thousand mile engine. Most of the people using these things will never notice if its life is cut in half.
I could drink instant coffee every morning too, and I wouldn't die, but I don't recommend it either.