FRAM Tough Guard Oil Filters are engineered with a blend of cellulose and synthetic media to provide an outstanding 99% dirt-trapping efficiency. The silicone anti-drain back valve is designed to hold oil in the filter to ensure safe start-up and engine protection for extended drain intervals.
Product Features
- Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles
- Engineered for use with premium conventional and semi-synthetic oil
- Silicone anti-drain back valve holds a reserve of oil in the filter to help protect the engine during start-ups
- 99% dirt-trapping efficiency
- Sure Grip anti-slip texture makes changing FRAM oil filters quick and easy
Only thing used on my 04 Silverado 5.3 for 210,000 miles. Have always used fram filters. I have 210,000 on my 2004 Silverado and have never had a single engine issue, or issue with the truck overall. After 3000 miles running full synthetic, engine oil still looks clean on the dipstick with these (Still change your oil every 3000 regardless of the oil/filter you use). Keeps my truck happy and keeps me happy.
The XG Series… the Best Filter for the Money. Period. Review for the Fram XG3506S Ultra Synthetic Premium Filter: This XG series synthetic filter is one of the few best oil filters on the market today. Given its wire-backed dual-layer synthetic filtering media, metal end-caps, silicone anti-drainback valve, tough case and textured surface, this filter stands out. More importantly, it filters minute oil contaminant particles as good as the best filters on the market — the AMSOil EA Efficiency, Royal Purple and Mobil 1 filters.This…
Check out the anti-slip texture! This is a repeat item I buy for my 2002 Trailblazer. What makes it perfect is the anti-slip texture that allows for it to be removed by hand. I install the filter snugly by hand so it is easy to take off during routine maintenance. If you have done an oil change on a Trailblezer, you know its a tight squeeze even with a wrench or socket adapter, so this feature makes it frustration free! This feature alone makes it superior to other filters and worth paying the extra couple dollars, but…