The Fallacy of Fram (was: Re: Oil Filters)

[James Espey <james@xxxx>]

The earlier discussion on the DML about oil filters caused me to 
destroy two new oil filters by cutting them open so everyone could 
see why we sell and recommend the Purflux filter is over the Fram 
filter that shows up on so many cross-reference lists on the Internet 
and elsewhere.

http://www.egroups.com/files/dmcnews/Oil+Filters/

By looking at the photos, it's immediately obvious why the Purflux 
works better and costs more. The filtering material is folded in a 
'herringbone' pattern for more filtering ability. Looking carefully, 
you can also see that the material completely fills the filter, 
whereas the filtering material in the Fram falls far shorter - again 
this means the Purflux has more filtering ability.

The Purflux filter has metal retainers at the top (as seen in photo) 
and bottom of the filter, and a stiff spring to hold it in place. The 
Fram filter uses cardboard retainers at the top and bottom.

Though not shown in these photos, the Purflux filter has a much wider 
rubber gasket on the bottom to ensure a good seal when installed. The 
Fram has a narrower gasket.

Finally, the Purflux filter is the correct size and fits without any 
clearance problems - no need to install an elbow fitting to move the 
oil pressure sender out of the way to make some of the 
cross-reference filters fit.

For those so inclined, here is a handy link to purchase this item.

http://www.usadmc.com/dmcstore/BuyNow.asp?PartID=600&Qty=1

Feel free to email me with questions or comments...

James Espey
DeLorean Motor Company
Houston, Texas

281/568-9573
800/USA-DMC1
http://www.delorean.com

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