Walmart has these filters for under $10.00. Combined with Walmart Super Tech full synthetic oil for about $15.00 for five quarts you get an oil and filter change for about $25.00. Now that is a great deal.
I figure the oil change is $20. Because I'm planning on changing my oil every 5,000 miles and the filter every 10,000 miles. And since our car takes less than 4.5 quarts, it's even less than that.
Arthur Smith, I also use this oil and filter combo on my cars and have not had any problems with it. Been doing it since the days it was called Tech 2000 (before they changed the name to SuperTech).
Gave these a try over my usual Wix XP with Mobil 1 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy full synthetic in my 08 Impala. Seems like a good equivalent for a change.
@@giovannymedina3984 Our vehicle is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 FWD Base (2.5 liter four cylinder) with just over 43,500 miles on it. We use Supertech 0W-20 full synthetic oil and change it every 5,000 miles. I have changed it five times since we bought it in March 2019 when it had less than 19,000 miles on it. I have used Toyota OEM filters twice and K&N filters twice and just last week tried the Supertech filter. However, after reading about the Fram Ultra Synthetic filter I am thinking of trying that at the next oil change. It would be overkill to change that filter every 5,000 miles though so I'm thinking I would change it every 10,000 miles (every other oil change). I am still concerned with flow rates and I wonder how flow rate might be effected by longer intervals as contaminants accumulate in the filter. Note; This vehicle only takes an element. (Fram XG9972) It does not accept a spin-on canister.
@@ezrawaters6653 I appreciate that but I'll likely stay with 5k oil changes and 10k filter changes unless I change oil three times in one year. As it is now, I just changed it last week and expect the next change to be due in January. So my summer change will be oil and filter and winter change will be oil only. No garage so outdoors in my driveway will make the job easier by not doing the filter. But if I ended driving considerably more than 10,000 miles a year it's possible I could go 15,000 miles between two filter changes.
Folks I specialize in used cop cars and classic sports cars. I have a XG 3675 on my 01 Silverado HD work truck These are under $10 at Amazon/Walmart. IMO A VERY good deal for up 20K miles of protection.
Go the extra $5.00 and go Royal Purple oil filters. It’s full synthetic media with screened mesh around the filter. People buy a $10.00 beer at a game but get cheap when it comes to there oil filters.
@@arthursmith643 FRAM got rid of the bulky wire screen in favor of a stiff polymer backing, which made room for MORE PLEATS and an overall better oil filter. That stupid wire screen was a BUG -- not a FEATURE !!
No it does not meet all OEM requirements Subaru oil filter 15208AA15A has a bypass valve set to 27 PSI. your fram filter is at 9-14 PSI and that could cause it to run in bypass mode during operation on a subaru FB25 engine
The large holes in the base plate are an advantage over SMALL holes -- but the flow rate going INTO the filter cannot be greater than the flow OUT OF the filter -- and the OUTLET HOLE of the filter is the same for ALL brands of oil filters. Those big holes help with keeping the oil flow EVENLY balanced across the surface of the filter.
Looks like a great filter. Has the filter media been changed from last year's ? The old filters looked pink not tan and were 100% 2 ply synthetic fiber..This video mentions a cellulose blend so is this something new this year?
There's a myth going around stating that the oil filter's anti-drainback valve prevents "dry starts". It does not. If the filter is positioned with the threaded portion facing up, then the filter remains full because of gravity. If the filter is positioned horizontally, then the half the oil drains out when the engine in off. If the filter is positioned on top of the engine with the threaded portion facing down, then all the oil drains out. What the valve does do is to keep oil from draining out of the filter's intake holes and carrying a lot of filtered crud back into the engine. The filter's oil is free to drain back into the engine through the center threaded hole (the exit hole). The position of the filter determines how much oil drains back, not the valve.
Literally MILLIONS of Spin-On Oil Filters with Silicone Anti-Drainback Valves have been produced, marketed, and put into service in car, truck, & SUVs for decades, and remain the preferred type of dry-start prevention yet today. WHY !??? BECAUSE THEY WORK !!
You want to make the ultrasynthetic better and a titanium put an internal drain back valve with a rubber plug just like the wix Royal purple, the amsoil the k&n and stop having your people who make it gets stupid with the glue. Other than that, they're great filters which need some improvement
Go back to dual synthetic media on the ultras. New celluslose media, when cut open at 5k miles, had split on one of the pleats. No longer use these filters
Fram changed the design of the Ultra Synthetic oil filter & it's time to update your description. And why don't you show some data next time, instead of just unsubstantiated marketing nonsense? I doubt your commercial customers put up with smoke & mirrors. Show us proof it's a good filter and the one we should choose.
YES. The FRAM part number for the engine in your HONDA is -- FRAM XG 7317 -- NOTE: The HONDA's oil filter cannister size is VERY SMALL -- NOT WISE to go more than 5,000 miles on these tiny filters.
That stupid, bulky wire mesh screen was SCRAPPED - replaced by a stiff polymer backing that's bonded to the media -- making room for MORE PLEATS and a better overall filter.
You know they can make this filter better. They literally charge you $15 by putting rhino lining on a titanium and just key holding the intake holes and they want to charge you a lot more money a lot more money
They got bought out in 2014. Trico owns them now. Since then they’ve improved and made major changes. It’s the best filter you can buy besides amsoil ea which is better. 3rd is wix (Napa)
@@arthursmith643 Yes, but it would be much better if FRAM's ownership had not changed so many times since then -- But today we have a GLOBAL economy, unrestricted by the snail's pace of yesteryear's communications. NO WAY for consumers to keep pace with the technology.
I believe this is literally the best oil filter you can buy.
Walmart has these filters for under $10.00. Combined with Walmart Super Tech full synthetic oil for about $15.00 for five quarts you get an oil and filter change for about $25.00. Now that is a great deal.
I figure the oil change is $20. Because I'm planning on changing my oil every 5,000 miles and the filter every 10,000 miles. And since our car takes less than 4.5 quarts, it's even less than that.
Arthur Smith, I also use this oil and filter combo on my cars and have not had any problems with it. Been doing it since the days it was called Tech 2000 (before they changed the name to SuperTech).
Gave these a try over my usual Wix XP with Mobil 1 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy full synthetic in my 08 Impala. Seems like a good equivalent for a change.
I haven't used Fram oil filters in many years, but after doing some research the Fram Ultra seems to be a good filter for the price.
Looks like one of the best filters I've ever seen but overkill for my needs. I change my oil & filter every 5,000 miles.
What do you use and what vehicle do you use?
@@giovannymedina3984
Our vehicle is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 FWD Base (2.5 liter four cylinder) with just over 43,500 miles on it. We use Supertech 0W-20 full synthetic oil and change it every 5,000 miles. I have changed it five times since we bought it in March 2019 when it had less than 19,000 miles on it. I have used Toyota OEM filters twice and K&N filters twice and just last week tried the Supertech filter. However, after reading about the Fram Ultra Synthetic filter I am thinking of trying that at the next oil change. It would be overkill to change that filter every 5,000 miles though so I'm thinking I would change it every 10,000 miles (every other oil change). I am still concerned with flow rates and I wonder how flow rate might be effected by longer intervals as contaminants accumulate in the filter. Note; This vehicle only takes an element. (Fram XG9972) It does not accept a spin-on canister.
You can reuse this filter for 3 oil changes since you change every 5000 miles
@@ezrawaters6653
I appreciate that but I'll likely stay with 5k oil changes and 10k filter changes unless I change oil three times in one year. As it is now, I just changed it last week and expect the next change to be due in January. So my summer change will be oil and filter and winter change will be oil only. No garage so outdoors in my driveway will make the job easier by not doing the filter. But if I ended driving considerably more than 10,000 miles a year it's possible I could go 15,000 miles between two filter changes.
@@ezrawaters6653 No.
Folks I specialize in used cop cars and classic sports cars. I have a XG 3675 on my 01 Silverado HD work truck These are under $10 at Amazon/Walmart. IMO A VERY good deal for up 20K miles of protection.
Go the extra $5.00 and go Royal Purple oil filters. It’s full synthetic media with screened mesh around the filter. People buy a $10.00 beer at a game but get cheap when it comes to there oil filters.
@johnny Macon
And full synthetic...
@@arthursmith643 the Royal Purple is identical to an Amsoil oil filter. However, the Fram Ultra has better filtration than BOTH
@@arthursmith643 FRAM got rid of the bulky wire screen in favor of a stiff polymer backing, which made room for MORE PLEATS and an overall better oil filter.
That stupid wire screen was a BUG -- not a FEATURE !!
These filters are pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥
No it does not meet all OEM requirements Subaru oil filter 15208AA15A has a bypass valve set to 27 PSI. your fram filter is at 9-14 PSI and that could cause it to run in bypass mode during operation on a subaru FB25 engine
I put one of these in our 2009 RAV4 just last week.
best filter for my performance car! bigger holes on the base plate for better flow
The large holes in the base plate are an advantage over SMALL holes -- but the flow rate going INTO the filter cannot be greater than the flow OUT OF the filter -- and the OUTLET HOLE of the filter is the same for ALL brands of oil filters.
Those big holes help with keeping the oil flow EVENLY balanced across the surface of the filter.
Not even Mobil One gives you this quality filter for $10.00. Walmart around $10.00. It’s synthetic media with screen backing.
Suregrip is a lowkey great feature more filters should have
I’ll use this in my Yugo and 1982 Pontiac 1000
I love this Filter!
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Why did you guys change these?
Looks like a great filter. Has the filter media been changed from last year's ? The old filters looked pink not tan and were 100% 2 ply synthetic fiber..This video mentions a cellulose blend so is this something new this year?
johnny Macon that’s good to know! I use this same combination of oil and filter, and my cars run like a top! Thanks! 😃
Some people say Fram is trash. I guess people must be very stupid because they have been buying Fram filters since 1934. How to go Fram👍
Ultra is a beast of a filter
There's a myth going around stating that the oil filter's anti-drainback valve prevents "dry starts". It does not.
If the filter is positioned with the threaded portion facing up, then the filter remains full because of gravity.
If the filter is positioned horizontally, then the half the oil drains out when the engine in off.
If the filter is positioned on top of the engine with the threaded portion facing down, then all the oil drains out.
What the valve does do is to keep oil from draining out of the filter's intake holes and carrying a lot of filtered crud back into the engine. The filter's oil is free to drain back into the engine through the center threaded hole (the exit hole). The position of the filter determines how much oil drains back, not the valve.
That makes sense to me. Didn't know that, thanks.
If the filter is mounted horizontally, like on most Asian cars, it works.
Literally MILLIONS of Spin-On Oil Filters with Silicone Anti-Drainback Valves have been produced, marketed, and put into service in car, truck, & SUVs for decades, and remain the preferred type of dry-start prevention yet today.
WHY !???
BECAUSE THEY WORK !!
@@henerymag Think about it. Oil doesn't drain up-hill.
All Fram employees must have a beard.
Does that mean none of them are likely to be JWs?
@@stevensevek6151
The majority of men have beards today in most parts of the USA.
Even the women 😂
These are excellent filters and can match Purolator Boss and Mobil one filters
I shopping Fram Ultra synthetic, grettings from Tijuana, México
You want to make the ultrasynthetic better and a titanium put an internal drain back valve with a rubber plug just like the wix Royal purple, the amsoil the k&n and stop having your people who make it gets stupid with the glue. Other than that, they're great filters which need some improvement
Go back to dual synthetic media on the ultras. New celluslose media, when cut open at 5k miles, had split on one of the pleats.
No longer use these filters
I will be using this even without the screen, or PureOne, the both filter 99% to 20 microns and both are under $10.
It's true those 2 filters are the only ones I use because of the filtration rating.
You seem to be a pleasant enough lad, but Jay Buckley was the man.
Fram changed the design of the Ultra Synthetic oil filter & it's time to update your description. And why don't you show some data next time, instead of just unsubstantiated marketing nonsense? I doubt your commercial customers put up with smoke & mirrors. Show us proof it's a good filter and the one we should choose.
Hola quiero saber si ese filtros lo puedo usar en una Honda CR-V 2001
YES. The FRAM part number for the engine in your HONDA is -- FRAM XG 7317 --
NOTE: The HONDA's oil filter cannister size is VERY SMALL -- NOT WISE to go more than 5,000 miles on these tiny filters.
They are not offering steel reinforcement anymore!
That stupid, bulky wire mesh screen was SCRAPPED - replaced by a stiff polymer backing that's bonded to the media -- making room for MORE PLEATS and a better overall filter.
You know they can make this filter better. They literally charge you $15 by putting rhino lining on a titanium and just key holding the intake holes and they want to charge you a lot more money a lot more money
My filter of choice 👍
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@FRAM Filtration
You've lost my business. There's nothing you will ever do to get it back unfortunately. Fram was once a good oil filter company.
It still is. You saw it on the internet so it must be true, right? Yeah right.
Fram filters are cheap and trash
You can lead some people to knowledge but you can't make them think...
I wish I could build trash or something and have people buy the product since 1934
They got bought out in 2014. Trico owns them now. Since then they’ve improved and made major changes. It’s the best filter you can buy besides amsoil ea which is better. 3rd is wix (Napa)
@@arthursmith643 Yes, but it would be much better if FRAM's ownership had not changed so many times since then --
But today we have a GLOBAL economy, unrestricted by the snail's pace of yesteryear's communications.
NO WAY for consumers to keep pace with the technology.