05+ Fram oil filter model change

05Quadrasteer · February 18, 2006

Last night I found out the 2006 version of the book that lists which oil filter to use has some changes to it. In the 2005 version it showed the Fram 3506 as the filter, now in the 2006 version it shows the 3675.

Haven't been able to find out why the change but that make sure you double check with the counter folks if they don't have a 2006 book posted.

The new filter number is about 50% longer in size. All the years prior to 2005 still show the 3506 as the filter to use.

Thought I would pass on this information. Have a great day.

Bill

redvett · February 18, 2006

Size of the filter doesnt mean a better filter its microns. The finer the better.

Mighty HD · February 19, 2006

Just a heads up.

Fram is about the worst junk you can buy for your truck.

Don't believe me?

www.bobistheoilguy.com

Post a message and see the pictures of cut open fram's. They're all crap.

spend another $2 and get a purolator PureOne

Haulin' 8.1 · February 19, 2006

I second that, avoid the FRAM (cardboard anti drainback valve). Wix who also supplys Napa is an excellent choice. Purolator is also. The new sythetics while pricy are even better.

Fram was bought out years, heck decades ago, and is now a cash cow.

Vernon

redvett · February 19, 2006

Why not just use the OEM filter A/C its rated among the best.

Mighty HD · February 19, 2006

AC delco isnt too good either. Filteration is somewhat fair, not the best.

If you're going from fram, you'd spend $2 more for a pureOne

From an a/c delco you'd spend an extra $1

You get superior filteration, good flow and excellent filter media and construction.

I thought a/c delco was good myself and used it for years, until I cut one open.

redvett · February 20, 2006

If GM makes there engines run for 250000 mi with there filters and live than why buy anythig else? I have seen engines GM ran duribility on for 100000mi and only changed the filter every 10000mi with Mobil 1 and no significant wear and went on to 1000000mi.

Why spend the money on a filter that GM does not use?

They will warrenty an A/C filter before anything else.

TonyMazz · February 22, 2006

You are absolutely right.....A/C delco is just fine.

Fram on the other hand has problems...largely cheap endcaps of card board....the X2 isn't bad, but who wants to spend $10 on filter when you can get a better one for $4...?

AC is what I use after 500K of vehicle miles on 4 GM's.