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Originally Posted by CorneringArtist
Oil filters...I just changed oil on my car and since I just bought it, I found out the PO goes to Jiffy Lube since 1. he mentioned it, and 2. there was a Pennzoil oil filter. Since I work at a dealership, I went with OEM (Toyota/Denso). Would I be correct in my assumption that most quick lube shops use Fram-quality filters, and if so, are they poorer in comparison to OEM?
Keep in mind I have read a couple of articles reviewing oil filters, and they say Napa Gold is pretty good. It's the Fram ones that bug me a bit.
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Pennzoil/Quaker State filters are now produced by Purolator. So it's safe to say it's a better overall filter compared to the older findings which were made by FRAM. Though running FRAM(extraguard, High mileage) for 5,000KM OCI should be fine but I'd stay away from all FRAMs other than their Extended Guard/Synthetic Filter. You'd be surprised to find that this particular filter is actually quite well built, 2 layer filter media, Metal end caps, ADBV.
If I remember correctly, some Honda filters are made by FRAM, but the delearship does sell two types apparently.
Don't forget, just because a filter is made with Metal end caps doesn't necessarily mean it's great. The number of pleats, flow, filter material, and the actual thickness of the filter housing plays a big role as well.