Wix or Fram filter?
Has WIX always been the Fram color? Or have I been living in a cave and maybe didn't here about one of them buying out other one or something? Picked up new air filter today and it had the Fram colo...
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Here is another Internet rumor that refuses to die. About five years ago Fram had a small batch of bad filters. Five years ago. If you go over to bobistheoilguy.com you will find out that Fram's Tough Guard and Extra Guard are well built filters. In addition to this-it has also been found there has been a rash of Wix filters with media tear.
Just me... but that is why I have all maintenance items shortened up miles and time wise. Just in case I get a bad product.
Just about every month you hear about some type of failure in something that you have bought for years and then find out they are cutting corners or just poor workmanship. (firestone tires, gm ignition switches, dog food etc). Not to mention drugs. One month they are advertised you need this wonder drug and seems like next month you here "Join our class action suit" if you've ever taken it.
