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Northernstar804 · 11-19-2009, 06:08 AM

I own a gen5 Camry LE V6, I recently went to Canadian Tire to pick up a oil filter and all they have is FRAM Wearguard. Has anyone used it or heard of it?? Cus I haven seen people said it's ok while others said it's really bad.....so I am kinda confused

. Is it better than the Toyota Genuine oil filter?? thnx

carlo$ · 11-19-2009, 07:51 AM

i used fram on my 91 300zx for 10 yrs w/o a problem. my 05 camry i take to walmart for oil changes and use whatever they install on it. i would not be surprised if walmart uses fram for their oil filter changes. i have been going to walmart for about 5 yrs w/o any problems. bottom line: i recommend fram based on my experiences, their prices are favorable also. I don't see any advantages using toyota filters. for my wife mercedez benz i use purolator oil filters, so far so good.

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 11-19-2009, 09:37 AM

I just put a Fram full synthetic filter on mine.

I have used Fram in my past cars as well.

workerant · 11-19-2009, 09:49 AM

Reviews online said FRAM something Guard is the worst. google it if you want. The regular FRAM is better but still cheaply made.

I have used regular FRAM without problems in my old 1996 i4 Camry but I never inspect the filter that I was replacing to see if the filter element inside is still intact.

No, it's not "better".

AlmightyCamry777 · 11-19-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by workerant

Reviews online said FRAM something Guard is the worst. google it if you want. The regular FRAM is better but still cheaply made.

I have used regular FRAM without problems in my old 1996 i4 Camry but I never inspect the filter that I was replacing to see if the filter element inside is still intact.

No, it's not "better".

i think you're right, i read a post here a long time ago where they discussed the same issue, and someone posted a link to a site that had test and rated all the brands of filters (sorry im sure i'll never be able to find the site again but i remember the gist of it). Fram came in about dead LAST, Purolater, the other most commonly avilable one, tested much better then fram. Ever since i read that i only buy fram when nothing else is in stock at the store that day, i buy purolater or some other brand (many store brand filters are made by either fram or purolater and simply put a different name on the filter actually).

msrdude · 11-19-2009, 12:20 PM

Fram is good to ok. I use it on my corolla because my manual says so. If you have a new car like yours or my 07 Camry, i would get OEM Toyota filter. Actually i would buy everything OEM Toyota

hossmaster · 11-19-2009, 05:31 PM

meh, stock oil filters are cheap and in most cases larger than the aftermarket ones. oh and Fram is not so good.

trooplewis · 11-19-2009, 08:10 PM

I use the middle-grade Frams(Tough Guard?) on my Camry and my 2 Maximas. Never had any issues, they sell them at Walmart...

LoudCamry · 11-19-2009, 10:42 PM

i brought a case( 10 filter) of oem toyota filter for about 40 buck. I use it for my camry, tacoma, and lexus.

***JohnGD*** · 11-19-2009, 11:10 PM

I'd use a Purolator PureOne. Bosch Filtech is switching from Champion Labs filters to Purolator as well (they bought Purolator).

If you don't mind using a larger size filter Motorcraft FL400S too. Said to be a Purolator filter, similar to PureOne. Or you can ask for the oversized filter for the V6 or truck I4 if you insist OEM.

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Originally Posted by Northernstar804

I own a gen5 Camry LE V6, I recently went to Canadian Tire to pick up a oil filter and all they have is FRAM Wearguard. Has anyone used it or heard of it?? Cus I haven seen people said it's ok while others said it's really bad.....so I am kinda confused

. Is it better than the Toyota Genuine oil filter?? thnx

TheKevin · 11-19-2009, 11:17 PM

the Fram orange filters are fine to use. i just wouldnt use it any more than 5,000 miles.

IMO, spend a few more dollars for a Purolator, WIX or Napa filter.

toysarefun · 11-20-2009, 07:37 AM

I used to use Napa filters, they had three different grades, silver, gold, and cheapest. Fram are great, they've entrenched the market, I've used them lots and they are sold everywhere. I hate going to the store for oil filters so I stock them now. I also stock up on oil when it's on sale. The OEM filters are easy to find, it seems a dealer is always wholesaling them on Ebay, I'm surprised Toyota lets them do that.

BTW, Mobil1 syn. oil is on sale at Walmart right now for 5.22 a quart. Make sure that if you go to the stock room to find more oil and do not remove the quarts from the 6 pack box, you will pay full price of 6.47 per quart, don't ask me why I know this.