Originally Posted by Fern

I'm currently using FRAM XG 3600, which is a decent filter because it is the only one in FRAM's lineup with metal end caps and synthetic fiber filter media with metal mesh screen.

Primary reason is it's availabilty for me personally.
Just remember to add a bit more oil with an oversized filter such as XG3600.
This filter is comparable to Mobil1 HP-2009 = XG3600 (check the specs on Mobil 1 website)
I run it about 8000 km before filter and oil change.

Use Mobil 1 5w30 oil but am going to try Mobil 1 5w20 next and see the fuel consumption improve.

Originally Posted by code58

Artbuc- I've heard many people say that over the years- never had a problem. I used them many years ago on a Mitsubishi truck that I had (loved that truck, with the 2.6L it would go like a scared rabbit!). I noticed the oil would get dirty quick. I switched to Purolator and the oil stayed a lot cleaner and I never looked back. That was many years before I read the bad reports on them. I will say 1 thing, I have read quite a few reports (analysis) on them over the last 7 or 8 years and except for high end ones, I have never read a GOOD report on them. I have actually read of several failures because of Fram filters. I drive a '04 Ford F-150 and follow a couple of Ford forums regularly and have read of 2 firsthand accounts of engines having to be replaced because of filter material failure that clogged passageways, and in turn, oil starvation and engine failure. In one case they informed the owner (and showed) what caused the failure (Fram filter) but from the goodness of their heart choose to put Ford on the hook for it and in the other case that dealer wasn't so charitable and it cost him $6-$7k for an new engine on a truck that was still under warrantee. I don't know about you but that would make me one unhappy camper! There are good filters out there that don't cost an arm and a leg, why take the chance on THE ORANGE WONDER?