Originally Posted By: car51
is a FRAM ultra acceptable?
it's ok, but the ones I listed above are the top choices. The Ultra is really only useful for very long OCI's well over 10k. Same with the Wix XP.
Fram Ultra XG9018 is ok
Wix 57082 (Napa Gold 7082) isn't bad, either
Wix XP 57082XP (Napa Platinum 47082) is decent too, and on sale for a few more days at Napa
I'd use Wix before I'd use Ultra.
But Mann, Hengst, and Purflux are still the top choices.
DO NOT use Fram OCOD or TG. DO NOT use any Purolator. DO NOT use Mann ML1015 (instead, use the HU 6007x). Many aftermarket cartridges are too long and will buckle in service.
Synpower from the stash is fine. When your stash is used up, Napa Synthetic is rebranded Synpower and often goes on sale for $3-4/qt.