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Old 03-20-2009, 06:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My 1996 escort manual recommends Motorcraft fuel filters, but a car mechanic told me Wix one's are better, and local Kragen store is selling only Fram fuel filters. But I haven't read any positive reviews about Fram. So should I go online and order Wix or Motorcraft filter or go with the Fram fuel filter, which is cheaper also. What would you guys recommend?
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Old 03-20-2009, 06:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I read a study that compared various filters, and wix, motorcraft, and purolators were all rated well.
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Old 03-20-2009, 06:19 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Fram is crap, hit up your local Wal-Mart for Motorcraft. NAPA makes a good filter too. Did I mention Fram is crap?
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Old 03-20-2009, 07:39 PM   #4 (permalink)
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LOL... Mark tell us how you really feel about Fram
I am pretty sure that NAPA's brand is WIX.
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Wix and Motorcraft are good choices. Thirty years ago Fram was OK also. Like the gentleman above noted, Fram is CRAP today. I wouldn't put a Fram filter on a Yugo!!!!
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Walmart carries some Motorcraft filters.

I used to buy Fram. But then, I am old enough to remember when they were owned by Bendix.
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Yes I agree a long time ago Fram was one of the best, I will say again they are crap now!
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There is an oil filter comparison here:

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Thanks for the link...that is the study I read, and referred to in my post.
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i feel like a tool now cause i've been using fram for almost two years on my torino. will the others improve performance and speed?
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