Fram XG8A

[G-MAN]

I never thought I'd be using, let alone endorsing, a Fram filter, but after eleven months and 5000 miles with the XG8A on my Chrysler, I'm sold. This filter has provided quiet starts without fail, which is something I can't say for any other filter I've tried on a 3.5 Chrysler.

I'll be changing my oil later today and using another XG8A.

 

[walk23]

I have also used this filter and despite my prior convictions on Fram's in general found it to be well made and worked well. I did look at it's construction here on BITOG before using.

 

[addyguy]

This filter seems to be a real winner - right up there with M1, P1, Amsoil, and other top filters.....

 

[ltslimjim]

I'd use a Fram Xtended Guard, if I couldn't get my other preference, not a bad price at $9. Basically $1.50 more than the Wix filters for my app. Still, unless I was going for 10,000 miles or more on that particular OCI, I would feel comfortable using a PureONE up to 5,000 in my current app; 7,500 if I knew the engine was clean/low insols, etc.

A good value for an OCI of 7,500-10,000 compared to other high-end filters like BD+, EaO, M1, RP; etc.

 

[cp3]

At $13 it's priced a bit better than M1($15) or K&N($16) up here. Concidering local Wix or NAPA Gold pricing lately, not bad at all. I would use one but never have, not sure why....probably price.

No dissection pics?

 

[ZeeOSix]

The XG series filter is top tier ... and priced about the same as other top tier filters. It's the only FRAM I would use.

 

[dave123]

Welcome aboard great filter at a good price. I run a XG3600 on my 06 Tacoma.

 

[MrRPM]

Its only 8 dollars at my local meijer.
only thing I don't like is fram rates it for 97% efficiency.
for a little less OCI duration you can get the tough guard thats 99% efficiency and only 6 bucks.

I ran a TG16 on my wrangler and it performed its job.
I have also ran a XG16 and it worked too.
but i do OCIs of 3-4k and like the extra filtration.

but at the end of the day Im running a purolator pureone

 

[kemo]

2 things that are not desirable with a filter as pricey as the XG... filtration efficiency and the plastic bypass valve.

 

[chubbs1]

Originally Posted By: kemo
2 things that are not desirable with a filter as pricey as the XG... filtration efficiency and the plastic bypass valve.


What is wrong with the efficiency? As far as I can see the Fram filters have a better efficiency than P1's. At least the small ones I use. I have to look again but the very small OCOD (6607) spec'd for my Altima filters 98.7@>or= 20 microns. The P1 is 99.9@40microns for the same size filter PL14612. Either way I am VERY happy with the construction of the X-Tended Guard. There is not a filter in the price range more solidly built. Please enlighten me if there is.

 

[steve20]

Originally Posted By: MrRPM
Its only 8 dollars at my local meijer.
only thing I don't like is fram rates it for 97% efficiency.
for a little less OCI duration you can get the tough guard thats 99% efficiency and only 6 bucks.

I ran a TG16 on my wrangler and it performed its job.
I have also ran a XG16 and it worked too.
but i do OCIs of 3-4k and like the extra filtration.

but at the end of the day Im running a purolator pureone


Say What ???

 

[steve20]

Congrats on taking the plunge-there are many here with you