Need your opinion

[bigdaddycelso]

I've been looking around at fuel filters because mine needs replacing.

First of all, is there any real difference between the cheap and expensive ones, or is it cause they are brand names?

Second, I came across these universal inline fram filters too.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Fram-Autolite/Fram-In-Line-Fuel-Filter/1045095/10002/-1

Do they help? What do you think about them?

Thanks,
Celso

 

[adsm08]

I know the cheaper ones that I see crud up a lot faster in harsh conditions and I see the guts seperate from the casing more often (still not a frequent occurance).

I just use the Motorcraft ones myself, change them once a year and never have a problem.

 

[4x4junkie]

Do NOT... (absolutely) DO NOT buy a fuel filter that is made in China (this includes Fram & Purolator).

What adsm said, then all the crud it's collected goes to your injectors at once:
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133266&highlight=fuel+filter

Buy Motorcraft from a dealer if you have to, there are still some non-chinese ones out there.

(and that inline filter you linked is for low-pressure carbureted systems, you cannot use that one on a fuel-injected vehicle)

 

[doorgunner]

Do NOT... (absolutely) DO NOT buy a fuel filter that is made in China (this includes Fram & Purolator).

What adsm said, then all the crud it's collected goes to your injectors at once:
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133266&highlight=fuel+filter

Buy Motorcraft from a dealer if you have to, there are still some non-chinese ones out there.

(and that inline filter you linked is for low-pressure carbureted systems, you cannot use that one on a fuel-injected vehicle)

Exactly...you'll blow up your truck & yourself with a filter like that....you need a direct replacement filter made for your high pressure fuel system!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

 

[hdmm]

do not... (absolutely) do not buy a fuel filter that is made in china (this includes fram & purolator).

What adsm said, then all the crud it's collected goes to your injectors at once:
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133266&highlight=fuel+filter

buy motorcraft from a dealer if you have to, there are still some non-chinese ones out there.

(and that inline filter you linked is for low-pressure carbureted systems, you cannot use that one on a fuel-injected vehicle)

this ^^^

 

[PanamaExpat]

My new in box purolator says MIC on it with a MFG date of 27/11/08. LOL
Not hot sellers here obviously.

 

[Frank The Tank]

I like purolator. Oil filters at least. No experience with their fuel filters.

 

[adsm08]

Purolator fuel filters are the biggest offenders for seperation. I have had good experience with their air filters though.

Postin' from teh Galaxy

 

[doorgunner]

Purolator fuel filters are the biggest offenders for seperation. I have had good experience with their air filters though.

Postin' from teh Galaxy

O.K......here's what I got so far:

1. Just say no to Fram filters of any kind.....

2. Just say no to Purolator fuel filters......

 

[PanamaExpat]

Sounds like we are just as well off to stick a piece of straight tubing in and pray.

 

[YooperSteeze]

Motorcraft only, for oil and fuel. Simply the best.