Walmart Fram Oil Filter (2024)

FAQs

Can I use regular FRAM filter with synthetic oil? ›

For your convenience, FRAM offers a full line of high-quality oil filters that work with both conventional and synthetic oils.

For both new and older engines, FRAM Ultra Synthetic® oil filters deliver the superior protection you need. Engineered for optimal performance when paired with synthetic oil, this premium filter provides ultimate protection for up to 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers).

OE Approved Boxed Motor Oil Program | FRAM | Mobil1. FRAM Motor Oil is engineered for superior performance by Amalie Oil and sold exclusively at Advance Professional and Carquest.

Both micron rating and filter efficiency should be considered while purchasing an oil filter for your vehicle. Typically, a cheap economy-grade oil filter will have a 95% capture efficiency at 40 microns with almost no protection from lower micron contaminants, which can seriously harm your engine.

Are OEM filters better than aftermarket? You bet your new car warranty and the long life of your engine! An OEM filter is designed to handle the exact flow rates, pressures, temperatures, and filtration requirements demanded by your performance engine.

Myth: Once you switch to synthetic oil, you can never switch back. This is one of the most persistent myths about synthetic oil—and completely untrue. You can switch back and forth at any time. In fact, synthetic blends are simply a mixture of synthetic and conventional oils.

Better For Older Engines

This being said, however, it is still not recommended to use synthetic oil in engines that have experienced significant actions – specifically, those that have reached around 75,000 miles on the odometer.

Every major motor oil manufacturer says you do not need a special or different oil filter when using synthetic oil. The better quality an oil filter is, the better job it will do in filtering contaminants.

The oil pressure regu- lating valve may also stick, resulting in increased pres- sure and flow through the filter. Although this condition may be only momentary, it can quickly collapse the filter center tube if the by-pass valve fails to relieve the pressure.

The Mobil 1 M1-110 is also designed to withstand high mileage and offers excellent durability. For those looking for a budget-friendly option, the Bosch 3330 Premium FILTECH Oil Filter is a great choice. Despite its affordable price, this filter doesn't compromise on quality.

Are FRAM oil filters made in the USA? ›

We have North American research and development, manufacturing and marketing locations in Rochester Hills, Michigan; Hebron, Kentucky; Greenville, Ohio.

Mobil 1 is a brand of synthetic motor oil and other automotive lubrication products. Originally developed by the Mobil oil company, it is now globally marketed and sold by ExxonMobil.

The truth is, all oil filters are not created equal. The bottom line: You usually get what you pay for. But are there any real differences between standard filters, high-performance filters, race filters and synthetic filters? Absolutely.

Choosing a reputable brand for your oil filter is essential to ensure reliability and performance. Established brands often have a proven track record of producing high-quality filters that meet or exceed industry standards.

Typically, synthetic oil filters do a better job of trapping small contaminates for a longer period of time (and more miles on your vehicle), meaning less frequent changes. Combined with synthetic oil, it means fewer trips to the shop.

Synthetic filter media generally have a higher dirt-holding capacity than cellulose, in part due to the more consistent pore size throughout the media. Synthetic fibers are smaller than cellulose fibers, so they can be packed tightly together, creating more pores in which to trap and hold particles.