Yea, Fram extra guards are ok filters. I only used this filter just to see the construction after 10K. I won't use it again on the 2012 Civic again. I have nothing against the orange fram but I like the full synthetic media from Fram Ultra Synthetic, Wix XP, or Purolator Boss.

@@TheRichardF10 how about Bosch oil filter's? Respected name: I cut one open that was on my mom's explorer and one of the pleats was separated from the end disc. I GENTLY CUT IT OPEN TOO. The silicone adbv was the softest I've ever seen though.

@@danp7463 I have heard about purolator/Bosch cellulose medias tearing close to the end caps on the Bobistheoilguy forums but those articles are about 5 years old now. Who knows if they still tear from the pleats. I prefer full synthetic filters over cellulose or even synthetic blend media because they are typically reinforced with wire backing or nylon mesh. I've used Bosch filters in the past with zero issues. Matter of fact, I have never had oil related issues even with cheap oil and filters.

@@danp7463 I bought a dozen Bosch Premium filters from Rock Auto for $3.50 each, which I thought was a good deal. After running a couple of them (so far) for 6K - 7K miles in our Hondas, I cut them open to check the build quality. So far they have held up pretty well, and I compare the construction and materials to the WIX or the Purolator. No complaints here.

@@TheRichardF10 I have used the Fram filters in several of my cars over the years. Anywhere from the Extra Guard, to the Tough Guard, and the Ultra Synthetic. For you to show how the Extra Guard held up after 10K miles is quite impressive! I wouldn’t even do that with the Tough Guard (even though it’s rated for 15K). The Ultra Synthetic, yes because of it’s sturdier construction. People on these forums slam on Fram, and maybe it’s because of urban legends, but for me, after cutting open the various Frams, they’ve all held up well. Of course it helps if you don’t “hot-rod” your cars and change the oil and the right intervals. My two cents.

Thank you for tuning in. We have an 1994 Chevy Suburban and it has used Fram extra guard for most of its life. It's still running well to this day with 290,000 miles. I'm confident that Fram has done extensive research and testing that I don't have a problem using these filters.

They are really good filters. I will use them on my brand new car.

@@TheRichardF10 3 years ago u said u will never use again what changed your mind just wondering tried my first one on a Nissan Altima thinking about switching for all my cars

The suregrip helps out a lot. Use any fram filter with confidence.

@@TheRichardF10 Thank you for your kind reply sir. That being said, I am thinking we could turn any oil filter into a suregrip with a good layer of duct tape or traction tape...what do you think. Am gonna try it and will let you know soon.

Fram extra guards are ok filters.

I agree with genuine parts.

Probably. In my opinion, I hear a lot of the videos when they cut open Fram oil filters, they refer to the end caps as made out of cardboard. If the end caps were to be metal, it would look like the rest of the oil filters in the market.

Much appreciated.

Thank you sir, it got the job done.

Same here, I only used the Fram to see how it would look after an oil change interval for my civic which I go to 10,000 miles. Frams are ok, but Wix XP is not much more for a better product. Fram Ultra Synthetic is a great filter as well over their orange extra guard.

Wix xp does a good job at keeping insolubles out of the oil.

@@TheRichardF10 No doubt. Just wanted to throw the stats out for anyone that might cruise through the comments. I have an XP I’m going to run on either a 4.0 or 4.6 Ford soon.

Thank you for sharing.

Yup, The fram extra guard filters better than the wix xp. I tell people if you want a wix xp buy a napa Platinum especially when napa have there oil filter sales, They're basically the same filter.

I only used the extra guard for this test. It was a one time thing. I regularly use Purolator Boss, Fram Ultra Synthetic, or Wix XP.

Nice input. I only used this filter once just to see how it would look afterwards. I will never use a Fram extra guard again. Not that I hate it, it's just that there are much better options for a couple dollars more. Fram Ultra Synthetic is definitely one of the best.

I wouldn't run any filter or oil 10k miles. I don't care what the filter or oil claims. the fram ultra syn filter is great but there are other filters just as good cheaper easy. Napa filters are wix filters also napa oil is Valvoline oil (as of now). I've ran Walmart supertech oil synthetic for years in everything I've owned since I was 17 i'm 31 now. I've only had 1 engine failure and it was more than like me being a complete dumb ass than the oil/filter I used. Sooo take that as you may. End of the day, if you trust it and use it... go for it. I've used fram before, once again I wouldn't run ANY filter 10k miles lol

Luigi Medina if you take out an extra guard filter and synthetic filter, they’re legitimately the exact same. Zero difference. At least for my Lexus IS. I’ve gotten same results. Over 10k easily

How does the Lucas oil stabilizer help? Ava at what mileage should u start using it? Thanks

I only used the the EG one time only but I live he is So Cal. So mild to moderate temperatures. It can get to 100 degrees often in the summer time. 0w-20 has always worked well.

@@TheRichardF10 Full synthetics right? And thanks for the response.

@@lonniebeal6032 you mean the video where the guy kept pulling till he ripped them off?yeah I saw that. I can rip metal end caps off too if I did what he did

I used Valvoline full synthetic 0W-20 motor oil on a 2012 Honda Civic lx.

So using a full synthetic with a Fram Extra guard isint bad?

Fram is a decent filter, it is engineered to be adequate. Some other filters are over engineered, it really comes down to the market on what certain people want. Because there will always be the group of people who want the absolute best regardless of the money to a certain extent. Thanks for contributing.

Works good. I would not mind using it but there are other filters I like to use.

How many filters you cut open and how many miles? If around 3k miles you're probably fine.

I have nothing against any Fram oil filter, whether it's an Extra guard or tough guard. To answer your question, would I run a Fram tough guard (gray can). Yes I would use and I have used them with zero worries. I would not run it on my personal cars. Not because they are bad, but because there are much better oil filters out there for a little bit more money. I personally like filters with full synthetic media, like Purolator Boss, Wix XP, and Fram Ultra Synthetic. Thanks for tuning in.

Richard Ojeda that’s for the reply, but I heard that the micro rating are not as great in the boss and wix xp. The Fram ultra is 20 microns

@@classicjay7786 I'm going to be honest with you, I really don't care about micron ratings. I have heard all those things about Wix XP and Boss, but I don't want to get caught up with numbers. That's just what I think about oil filters. I have used a Fram Extra Guard on a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban for most of its life and it is still running to this day with 290,000 miles. People can get too caught up with numbers but the bottom line is as long as you change the oil and filter on a timely matter the engine will last even using the cheapest of filters and a quality oil. I use full synthetic oil and filters with full synthetic media and I know that is overkill. Thank you for commenting.

My bad, I didn’t know what to call it. It’s for sure a cellulose material.

Just an experiment but Thanks. You can get better filters for literally a few extra bucks.

@@TheRichardF10 Exactly, filters and fresh oil is cheap, best maintenances is regular maintenances.. I do testing and experiment how much the Fram can do.. I felt little better that I held up.

I only used the Fram Extra Guard just to see how it looked after 10,000 miles. As cheap as it is, it looks pretty good. This is the only time I would use a Fram extra guard. I like Wix XP because the quality is simply superb, even other high end oil filters the quality is sometimes off. For example, the louver holes on the Purolator Boss are sometime closed which is very bad. I think I'll stick with Wix until Purolator fixes the louvers.

Richard Ojeda thanks for the cool vids good info and changes the perspective on which filters are best for our vehicles

@@user-hm7cd5qc2m Yes sir, let's keep maintaining. Thanks for the comment.

Cheers from Southern California. I would say the lower end fram is pretty good for short oil change intervals.

We've used the orange Fram for many years with no issues (we buy them ourselves). I always change my oil filter every 3,000 miles.

You are correct.

Thank you for the input.

Thank you for sharing your opinion.

Not 1 lawsuit yet to backup your redicuous claim