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Discussion Starter · Nov 29, 1999

Does anyone know what number Fram Oil Filter I need to use for my '83 CJ-7 I6? I tried to look it up in the Wal-Marts computer but it wasn't in the system, and they didn't have a book.
Thanks

'83 CJ7 258 i6 31x10.5 3in. lift?

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elusive

· #2 · Nov 29, 1999

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Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 29, 1999

If you want to use a larger filter, the earlier 258s used PH3429, I've been using that on my 85 for years.

Brad (from the 4 Wheeling center of the universe, 4 corners USA)

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Raduckal

· #4 · Nov 29, 1999

Fram has recently changed thier filters. I read an article which discribed problems I was having with my Fram. The new design does not have a effective check valve. I also had trouble getting it to seat without leaking. I've always used Fram, but I think I'll try something else next change. The article, which I read on this site, reccomended several filters. I can't think of them all, but Puralator, NAPA Gold, Motorcraft and Wix come to mind. I might try a K&N to match my airfilter.
Good jeepin
PS. The problem with a poor check valve is that the oil drains back to the pan, when you start up the engine the valves rattle like crazy.

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Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 29, 1999

Thanks for all the info. /wwwthreads_images/icons/cool.gif

'83 CJ7 258 i6 31x10.5 3in. lift?

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Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 29, 1999

Check out this site. It may change your mind about Fram.

http://minimopar.simplenet.com/oilfilterstudy.html

1980 CJ7, 304, 44s w/ Detroits F&R, 8274, 33s, RTI 1100

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Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 29, 1999

I read that article some time ago and I will never purchase a Fram filter again. I have an AC-Delco filter on now as it received a good rating for everyday, off-the-shelf filters.

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Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 29, 1999

That article on filters is fascinating. A must read for everyone, really made me think about what the media blitz has done and what
I have done to my engines over the years! /wwwthreads_images/icons/shocked.gif

Brad (from the 4 Wheeling center of the universe, 4 corners USA)

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Discussion Starter · #9 · Nov 29, 1999

And I really like the new "grippers" on the Frams--damn, looks like I'm changing to NAPA Gold this weekend. Thanks for the info.

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Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 29, 1999

For those of us that are lazy...
http://www.minimopar.simplenet.com/oilfilterstudy.html

Jon-YJ94
I6, 3.5" Black Diamond, MORE, & more
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Discussion Starter · #11 · Nov 30, 1999

I am really curious to find out how the K&N oil filters perform. Advance Auto just started carrying them, and I thought I would give
them a try. They better be good for $10.
Ethan

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Discussion Starter · #12 · Nov 30, 1999

Great information! Thanks. So which do you guys think is better, AC Delco or STP? This site never ceases to amaze me with information.

'83 CJ7 258 i6 31x10.5 3in. lift?

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Discussion Starter · #13 · Nov 30, 1999

I have a friend who manages a Napa store. He recently attended a seminar, put on by Napa. One of the subjects was oil filters. They were shown a cutaway of both the Napa silver and gold oil filters. The gold filter had more than twice the filter media, and of higher quality, than the silver. So for a couple dollars more, I would go with the gold filter.

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CJDave

· #14 · Dec 2, 1999

/wwwthreads_images/icons/tongue.gif Erk! Does anyone out there want a Fram # 3429 filter? I'll send this one to you free. It is leftover from my '85 Caddy 4.0 . There is hardly anything so emotionally connected to the American driveway mechanic as motor oil brands, and filter makes. Here I thought I was being a real sleuth when I found a bigger filter for the 4.0 Jeep engine (PH8A); little did I know, I should have been asking for the NAPA GOLD filter since I was right there in th estore./wwwthreads_images/icons/crazy.gif I always used the big two-quart NAPA on my Small Block Chev in my 3/4 ton GMC. It had enough ground clearance to do that./wwwthreads_images/icons/wink.gif

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Discussion Starter · #15 · Dec 2, 1999

If you take what that article said, we should all be using Purolator Pure One filters. But, one thing, where do you find them? /wwwthreads_images/icons/frown.gif

Brad (from the 4 Wheeling center of the universe, 4 corners USA)

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Discussion Starter · #16 · Dec 2, 1999

I just bought a Puralotor Pure one filter for my 95 wrangler with a 2.5 not much difference really my oil pressure seems to get lower quicker but i also started using Mobil 1 other than Havoline so i don't know, i got mine at murreys autoparts it was around $4 bucks as i remember

(\/)ikey 1988 Wrangler Laredo 4.2L w/5spd Manual
1995 Wrangler 2.5L w/ 5spd Manual

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