Alternate Fram Oil Filter Numbers

[azopelnut]

I usually use a Fram PH966B for my GT but while cleaning out a box of parts came across a Fram PH3614 and a PH 3387A. They both look to be the same as the PH966B.
Anybody know fit these will work or how they may differ from the PH966B?

[David McCollam]

Paul,

Check the thread pattern on the filter. It could be that they are different from the 966B. It may thread on, but make certin the threads are tight and not loose after a turn or two. If so, they may have a standard thread and even thought they fit up, they will be loose on the threads and could loosen under vibration. Just a thought.

Dave

[hallgeir]

And another thought. Some filters have an internal pressure relief by-pass valve and also some has an anti drain back valve feature. Don`t know how it is in those filters you mentioned. Just a thought.

[73Manta72gt]

3614 is the number I have been using both Fram and super-tech (Walmart $1.99) brands.

[sawdust]

Fram PH3614
Super Tech ST3614
Car Quest 85374
NAPA 1374

They all Look the same to me.

[Paul]

The 3614 is the same as the 966B. The 3614 allso fits the first gen Neon. If you look up the Opel and Neon oil filter in an STP catalog, the number will be the same.......

[opellane]

Been using Fram PH 3614 for a few years on my GT. Fram Filters are Nice has a grip coating on end of filter for easy removal/install. At Walmart I always pick up a few at a time.
Try to get the Napa store to match one, might be there all day.

[opelwasp]

From my research Fram are junk. I stick to Mobil(M1102) or Bosch(3330). Mobil have stood up to testing best and Bosch are good too. Sucks Mobil cost abot $10 each.


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[hrcollinsjr]

Fram PH3614
Super Tech ST3614
Car Quest 85374
NAPA 1374

They all Look the same to me.

WIX 51374 for GT
WIX 51364 1.9 eng. except GT
NAPA 1364 1.9 eng. except GT

Note: NAPA doesn't use the first number from the PN of the WIX filters.
You may also go to the WIX website for applications and cross referencing different brands of filters.

Harold

[Opelkurt]

From my research Fram are junk. I stick to Mobil(M1102) or Bosch(3330). Mobil have stood up to testing best and Bosch are good too. Sucks Mobil cost abot $10 each.


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I'll second that. Fram has been peddling a lot of inferior product for years, taking advantage of a good reputation they no longer deserve. They slap their name on no-name filters imported from darn near anywhere. The last straw for me was a Fram oil filter cartidge for my BMW motorcyle that came out in pieces at oil change, and the filter element had collapsed under normal oil pressure. Not good! Engine oil filters to avoid...

On a tight (non-Bosch or Mobil) budget, AC Delco and Purolator are inexpensive and of decent to above-average build quality. I avoid Fram like the plague.

-Kurt

[spamseptictank]

According to Summit racing, the K&N KNN-HP1002 and AC Delco ACF-PF53 fit the 71 Opel GT 1.9L.
FWIW,
Dave

[2 Fast 4 U]

From my research Fram are junk. I stick to Mobil(M1102) or Bosch(3330). Mobil have stood up to testing best and Bosch are good too. Sucks Mobil cost abot $10 each.

I've been using Fram filters as long as I can remember, never had problems with that brand.
Now I'm using original GM filters they cost about 2.50 - 3.00 euro