Ok, to cut it short, I have run with Fram oil filters since I owned my van,
about 25000, miles without a hitch.  With 5w30 (never again. no pressure at
idle) 20w50 and 15w50 synthetic.  I never had a problem.  From what I have
read about Fram, they are built to vehicle manufacturer specifications so
explain to me why they won't work.  They even have that little
follow-through valve thingy to let oil through if the filter is clogged.

Pete
peterz@gte.net
83.5 vanagon

>Then I read this list. The whole thing from last year to date.  I found the
magic word >there.  Fram!!
>
>Yes the %&*!!** Fram oil filters.  I went to the dealer, paid him his $10
or whatever, and >my van runs like new.  No more valve lifter noise.  What
can I say except,  thanks gang.  >And to anyone running after market oil
filters to save a few bucks, why risk it.  I learned >that all oil filters
are not created equal, and Fram is less equal of all.
>
>Frank A2
>84 GL
>91 Festiva.