Re: Fram Air Filter
A little background and anecdotal information. Fram had some quality control problems (probably due to cost cutting) with their oil filters before 2000 after they were bought out by Allied Signal. There was an unofficial comparison test done in the late 90's (by a private individual) where various filters were cut open with the result that FRAM appeared to be the cheapest in terms of construction and materials. Their oil filters got a bad rap which continues (maybe unfairly) to this day. I've heard that these problems have since been resolved. Don't know about their air filters, but I personally stay away from FRAM when there are so many alternatives. MANN-HUMMELL bought out Purolator a while back. They took over their Purolator factories and changed the labeling and packaging of some Purolator filters to MANN. If you're buying an American-made MANN filter, chances are it's a Purolator, especially if it's for a Crossfire. If you want a good German filter, get a Mahle.