I just did a search of oil filters on this site and everyone basically use oem or other filters, instead of fram filters. I always thhought that they were the best but I have about 100 miles before my next oil change. I have decided to switch back to oem filters. should i wait 1000 miles or change it know. i have been using 5w30 mobil 1 tr- synthenic so i don't what to change it after 2000 miles. I can't decide on this please help me decide!!! thanks...

 

sorry guys, that was 1000 miles until the next oil change not 100 miles...

 

There is no urgency. The Fram filter is regarded by some as substandard but not likely to have a catastrophic failure (burst shell, etc.). Just wait until the next regularly scheduled oil change.

 

If you're that worried about it, just change the filter and *** the 1/2 quart (or whatever your manual says thet oil filter takes). That way you keep your expensive Synthetic in the engine while only having to add a smidgen...

 

If you really that worry, just change the filter. The $4 spend will give you peace of mind.

BTW, I think Mobil 1 can last a lot longer than 3000 miles.

 

"*** the 1/2 quart "...yeah I can spell! ADD the 1/2 quart. I now see the "spell check" button.

 

You are burning money if you change sythetic oil every 3,000 miles.
Read Shing's write up and Blackstone's lab result - http://users.ev1.net/~shinglin/cars/oil/oilrpt.html