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Originally Posted by gearmesh, inc.
Watch out for the Fram filters. They use cardboard end plates to support the ends of the media pleats. Wix, Motorcraft, Purolator, Mobil 1, and K&N oil filters all use metal end plates instead. When I worked for the Ford Dealers, I have cut open some Fram filters after engine failures caused from loss of oil pressure. I discovered the pleats had separated from an end plate which lets the media pack up in one end of the filter and stop all oil flow. The bypass valve in the filter won't help maintain oil flow when it is covered up with pleat media.
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Good to know, ive never even considered any harm could be done by choosing a brand. I ussually dont do my own oil changes but ill be sure to require a different filter from now on.