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New FRAM Synthetic Oil Filter Options

FRAM can be considered a very recognizable name when it comes to synthetic oil filters. Based out of Cleveland, Ohio, they claim to be America’s number one oil filter brand. The company gets its name from the original chemists, Frederick Franklin and T. Edward Aldham who invented an easily replaceable oil filtering element in 1932. This was ten years after oil filters had been on the market but they set out to improve how easy it was to install, clean, and change compared to what was on the market at that time.

Trico Group bought FRAM in 2019. It appears FRAM Oil filters are still being produced in the U.S. currently. However, Trico owns manufacturing plants in multiple countries and could easily move manufacturing to China. However, if this is important to you, you might want to take a look at the box before you buy to see where your oil filter was made.

FRAM has a mixed history amongst consumers. If you poke around the internet long enough and find the right reviews yo might find people referring to FRAM’s orange oil filters as an “OCOD” or Orange Can of Death (Doom or Demise). Since we have last looked at FRAM’s oil filters they have launched three new models. Previously, and still, available were the Extra Guard, Tough Guard, and Ultra Synthetic oil filters. Now, in addition to those three are the FRAM Drive, Force, and Titanium filters.

We’ll focus on the three new oil filters in this review. Refer to this FRAM oil filters review to learn more about the Extra Guard, Tough Guard, and Ultra Synthetic FRAM oil filters.

New FRAM Oil Filter Options

FRAM labels their new oil filters as the latest in filter technologies.  The Senior VP of Global Marketing at the TRICO Group says the Titanium and Force oil filters “reflect the rapid changes in oil technology and reflect exactly what motorist demand.” Upon launch in June 2020 these new filters were exclusive for Advanced Auto Parts. However, they may be available at other retailers now. Let’s take a close look at each one and see if the features they offer is what you are looking for.

FRAM Titanium Oil Filter

The FRAM Titanium oil filter is engineered to provide oil protection for up to 20,000 miles. FRAM states their innovative FRAM PowerFlow technology makes this possible by allowing a higher directional oil flow to ensure full media performance and filtration. An advanced nitrile gasket extends the durability and temperature protection the FRAM synthetic oil filter provides.

FRAM Synthetic Oil Filter
  • Offers engine protection for up to 20,000 miles
  • Silicon anti-drainback valve delivers superior start-up engine protection with up to 3X the hot oil resistance when tested per SAE HS806 hot oil and Anti-drain-back test.
  • Provides over 99% dirt trapping efficiency – FRAM Group testing of average filter efficiency of 8A, 3387A and 4967 or equivalent FRAM Force models under ISO 4548-12 for particles greater than 20 microns.

FRAM Force Oil Filter

FRAM says the for Force oil filter is designed for real-word driving conditions. Including stop and go traffic, extreme temps, as well as hauling and towing. This oil filter can accommodate both conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic oils.

FRAM Force Oil Filter
  • Offers engine protection for up to 15,000 miles
  • Silicon anti-drainback valve delivers superior start-up engine protection with up to 3X the hot oil resistance when tested per SAE HS806 hot oil and Anti-drain-back test.
  • Provides 98%+ dirt-trapping efficiency – FRAM Group testing of average filter efficiency of 8A, 3387A and 4967 or equivalent FRAM Force models under ISO 4548-12 for particles greater than 20 microns.

FRAM Drive Oil Filter

Targeted towards the everyday driver who changes their oil at the OE recommended intervals. The Drive filter protects for up to 7,500 miles. It is compatible with both conventional and synthetic oil types.

FRAM Drive Oil Filter
  • Offers engine protection for up to 7,500 miles
  • Engineered for use with synthetic or conventional motor oil
  • FRAM offers no filtration results on their website for this oil filter.

There you have the three newest FRAM synthetic oil filter options from FRAM. If we were to choose any of these three it would be the FRAM Titanium due to its 99% efficiency of trapping particles greater than 20 microns. Availability of these oil filters can be frustrating, having to purchase specifically from one retailer these days can be limiting. We would avoid the FRAM Drive filter. Without knowing any filtration results, it is hard to justify going with this lower level filter.

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