Fram Ultra XG2 Oil Filter Cut Open vs. Amsoil EAO11 Oil Filter Cut Open Oil Filter Review 

Thanks for this video. Very interesting, IMHO. FWIW...my Subaru 3.6R (now at 70.000 miles) has an unusually high by-pass spec of 23.2 psi. I haven't learned from Subaru or any other source whether or not that's particularly important but, because of it, have always used Subaru OEM (Tokyo Roki; $7-8.00 from the dealer.) filters and changed oil/filter (Pennzoil Ultra 5W-30) at 6,000 according to manual spec. I acknowledge that many aftermarket filters show better construction, better media and better specs than my OEM filter...as both of these do. However, my Blackstone UOA's show results better than any others I've seen from Subaru forums, BITOG, Blackstone or any other source regardless of oil/filters used, especially in terms of "wear metals". Given my angst about that Subaru by-pass spec, I've been reluctant to use other filters that don't have it...meaning none. Still don't know if that unusually-high bypass spec really matters or not but based on my UOA's, I think I'll keep doing what I've been doing.

In my opinion, if you already buy amsoil motor oil, you might as well just buy their filter. But if you don’t use amsoil fram is the way to go for sure

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I've been working at Walmart in the Auto Care Center for nearly 14 years and I've done thousands of oil changes in that time. I've never had a filter gasket stick on the filter mounting plate on an engine, that was lubricated on the original install. Every one that stuck was installed with a dry gasket. Some were on so tight with a dry gasket that the filter housing crushed when I attempted to remove the old filter because a dry gasket also adds friction. The filter has to be forced off with the gasket not moving while the filter is spinning. Always lube your oil filter gasket with some oil before you install i Personally, I've been using the Fram Ultra filters on all my vehicles at oil change time for almost as long as the Ultra has been available. I've never had an engine problem due to the filter failing. It's my go-to filter. If my filter isn't available, I'll default to the Fram Tough Guard filter. Thank you for doing an actual apples to apples comparison. No doubt there is an Amsoil fanboy someplace who would have done this comparison but would have used the Fram Extra Guard orange box filter then poo pooed the Fram filter for being a poor quality filter in comparison. And usually it's because of the fiber end caps Fram uses on the Extra Guard over the metal end caps used on most higher end filters, including as the Ultra Synthetic. But what they tend to miss, is that the end cap material is similar to the actual filter media itself which requires much less adhesives and much less expensive adhesives to adhere 2 similar surfaces as opposed to 2 completely different surfaces. This is why you do see a lot of glue coming out of the filter media/base plate areas. By making a filter less expensive, Fram can pass that savings on to the customer. It's marketing 101. Anyway, thank you again for the great quality comparison's you do. Thumbs up.

As a technical specialist for an oil company and additive company as well as being a senior Master Tech at a dealership and seeing what goes on with these types of filters and different types of oil the Fram Ultra is an outstanding choice for a filter and it does a very very good job and when you break it down to see what is the best bang for your book it's going to come out the Fram Ultra every time it's the best filter on the market for the price right alongside the Fram titanium

Very informative. Thanks for posting!

My $$$ goes to Fram Ultra. Best Filter for under $10. Period.!

Great video, very thorough, thank you for posting.

Another solid video! Thanks for the content, it isn't too difficult to upset certain people lol

Both quality extended interval synthetic media filters made in the US. But, price and availability makes Ultra the easy winner. The Amsoil is made by Champ Labs. Thanks for the video.

Amsoil user for years. I appreciate options too

I currently use the ultra fram , good to see it is good.

Thanks Whip! I've been using the Fram Ultra Synthetic for 4-5 years changing my oil every 5K. The lower Fram filters are Junk as most know but they have a winner here for the price with the Ultra. I love the black tar Grip and I tighten it to car by hand with leather gloves very easily no leaking I always coat the gasket with oil First with my finger. My other bargain go to is the Newest SuperTech which Whip compared against the standard budget SuperTech. BTW Do not ovetighten THE FRAM as it could strip or blow off with heat expansion as it has nearly ONE LESS THREAD than many others out there (freeze Frame Whip's video) and you can see what I'm talking about the Amsoil thread is a hair deeper. I've never had a problem though with the Fram but I saw a couple others that have. It is possible they were put on too tight who knows...The fram's can Wall is kinda thin and it can dent easilywhen I use my pincher's to get them off but no biggie there. Blackstone labs tested oil for a couple Fram Ultra users and it came back at the top! The Ultra media is very gooood purportedly. Good luck.

I always buy Amsoil signature series oil and Fram Ultra synthetic filter. Best combo in my opinion, runs great for a full year no problem on my 08 civic with 210k miles so far and running strong.

Whip City Wrencher made me reconsider my No Fram bias with this test of the Fram Ultra XG2 oil filter.

I change my Fram ultra synth at around 4k. No such thing as an overly clean motor or too much reliable in a vehicle. So far, I've noticed no issues. The oil stays pretty clean and does not burn. The filter does seem to hold more oil when compared to the Motorcraft filter I used to run. More oil in the system may provide more protection for my engine.

And it's Fram Ultra for the clear win. Their lower level filters might be a bit lacking but the Ultra is as good as any filter in this and three parallel Universes. Wish the Ultras were made in motorcycle sizes. 🤔

Been using the Amsoil filters for years. 23,000km intervals with them with of oil analysis done. Amsoil filters are expensive, but the way I look at it for $25.00 now and I am eliminating 2 oil changes per year. That’s $14 of the Fram filters I am not paying for. So really the Amsoil costs me $12.50 per change only paying up front. If that makes sense.

Fram Ultra all day long. Internals are very comparable to Amsoil and it’s way cheaper at Walmart and easily accessible. I used to run Amsoil filters before the Fram Ultra filters came out.

Good video. I’ll go for the Fram anytime.

I'm a Purolator Boss fan. After watching this video I would definitely go for the Fram Ultra if the Boss wasn't available. Thanks for another informative review/video.

I take the Fram XG, bigger filter area, and I'm more after the 20 micron particle capture. It's only going to be in for 5000 miles or 6 months due to the warranty.

Wow, I know the base "orange" Fram filter has a bad rep, but this high end Fram looks really well made. And a very good price point too. My local Walmart has them for $8.99. Not a bad price when you consider it's a top tier filter. As for the Amsoil, I have no idea why any fool would pay $17, plus tax, plus shipping, to get one filter. I can get more than four good quality Motorcraft filters for the same price and change the oil 4x more often. Sorry, no 20,000 mile oil change for me. That's nuts!

Very informative video. I'm using the Amsoil 25,000 Mi filter now, but I'm going to switch to the Fram synthetic with 50% more filter media and a better seam and better flow

Thank you for showing us these high quality filters👍. Can’t beat that Fram at Walmart prices.

Excellent. Thank you!

Great video!!! Fram made the ultra synthetic right very good filter for the price as well compared to some others out there.

I have Amsoil oil inside my cars but I use Fram filters and love them. Especially the removal is easier due to the rubber grip. I use Fram Ultrasynthetic filters so Fram haters pls dont blast me on this lol. Sometimes, the Fram models that I need are not in stock then I often get Wix, Purolator or K&N (This one is also good for removal).

Thank you for the video! I find it interesting to see the innards of the various filters. What sold me on the Fram was the 20 micron rating. I'm switching from Mobil1 as it has a 30 micron rating. Huge difference! Champion Labs and the Amsoil filter are also an excellent filter, but the price difference is insurmountable.

XG2 is what I run. I like the coating on the body on Fram Ultras. Makes them much easier to remove.

I am so glad you did this comparison. Keep up the videos. I would love to see these compared to wix xp

Hard to beat the Fram for the price! Better quality than the standard orange can Fram!

Can you imagine the amount of money over years of product testing, development etc Fram has spent to make a great product made in the USA. Fram for all my vehicles for decades, no issues and a lot of trust.

The Fram has longer and wider filter media so more surface area. The clear winner. If you are worried that the metal core on the Fram is going to clog up then you have bigger problems with your car than the oil filter.

I'll take the frame since I got one in stock already, along with boss & Napa plat. But holy crap on $20 for the amsoil.

If the frams have more sq inches of filter media , that’s the winner for me. The rest of the stuff is a tie. And the price is the kicker.

The slots might not be bad as it looks as though they are trying to create directionalization and possibly a swirl effect to hit the media more evenly.

I definitely expected more from Amsoil, after all the hype!!!

love to see the wix xp and the poralator boss filters compare to these two

Amsoil is a great company and nobody beats their oil but I really just cannot see how they can justify the price they’re asking for the filter in this video. It’s a run of the mill good filter... and costs 2 - 3 X as much as all the other equally good filters. It’s ridiculous.

I’ve been an AMSOIL dealer since 2008, I love the AMSOIL filters and most of my customers do to. I still have a few customers that use other brands for the “nut” on them for easy removal but use AMSOIL oils. It’s personal preference on each brand but remember a local dealer gets paid on every AMSOIL sale, unlike the big brands that run off corporate greed. Cool video, thanks for making it.

Frams oil filter seems materials are well put together. The messy glue job on the Amsoil filter leaves me wondering on their quality control

Nominal (50% efficiency) filtration rating of Fram XG is 25 microns. Amsoil filtration efficiency of 20microns particles is 97%.

Hello 👋 I bought a Fram ultra synthetic oil filter and noticed the rubber gasket comes off really easy. So I super glued it on and now it won't come off. I used about 5 drops spaced apart. I checked to make sure its level. And it is.

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Amsoil center core had more holes. Amsoil is the best oil on the market and pricey. But if your keeping your vehicle long term its the one oil that will make the engine fast longer.

A lot of people on the internet who think they know more than they do like to badmouth Fram. In reality Fram's higher end oil filters are of high quality and reasonably priced for what you're getting. Well done vid, thanks for posting it 👍🏽

I think it comes down to the number of holes, seams like amsoil has more eventhough not the same. I'd like to see both on a flow test, two top filters that would decide it for me.

Thank you for the in deph video on these 2 premium oil filters. I would have put the money on amsoil before, but after seeing the comparison you're right I'm gonna go with the fram. Why pay more ? Also as u said availability is key!

the Fram is the clear winner !!

Fram any day!

Nice review! I too am not a proponent of using one filter through multiple oil changes. That's apparently what Amsoil wants you to do. I am running a Purolator Boss with Mobil 1 EP 5W-30 synthetic currently. I really like the design of the Purolator Boss filter-2017 Impala Premier V-6 87,000 miles on the engine. A nod to the Fram!

Excellent video. I use the standard 9972 (2012 camry 2.5l). I will be upgrading to the xg2 9972. I like the metal screen. I do oil and filter changes 6 months JAN/JUL. Annual mi. 3500. Seems excessive, but so are engine prices. Preferred oil: Pennzoil Ultra Plat. 0w-20. Again, nice job on the video.

The newer version of the Fram XG did away with the wire backing. The filter efficiency is a slight bit better on the newer version. XGs are ~10$ in the upper mid west, but prices are rising with inflation.

You're right on. Fram is the way to go when comparing these two. Great video.

I agree, the Fram looks like a good deal! I am also not sure I would feel comfortable with 10000+ miles on an oil change. Most oil analysis number have seen on the internet show greatly reduced TBN past 5000 miles, and if you have fuel thinning.... going past 5000 miles I would have to have lab analysis to see if the oil was still protecting the engine. I don't want to pay for it, so I'm sticking with 5000 miles or twice a year, whichever comes first.

Seems to me by far the most important difference is filter media area, with more area, you will always have more flow clean or dirty. This is a Major difference!

Thanks!!

Good show. Fram hands down for 1/2 the price. The ultra is the only Fram I would buy.

Who would have thought the fram was that well made

If try a amsoil but too spendy considering how good other filters available

These fram ultra’s are sure great quality for the money. Question, is their a known measurable difference between louvers and holes?

amazing

Wipe the threads with a white rag and see which has the most shaving left from when they cut the threads.

I use Amsoil 0w20 XL in my 2021 Lexus NX300 but I use Purolator boss filters or Napa Platinum filters get them local

Your videos are so informative! 👍

Is the mesh screen in the Amsoil filter metal or synthetic? My concern would be if there is moisture in the oil, what type is the metal screen in the Fram filter. Will it start to corrode or rust if exposed to moisture, which could affect the TBN of the oil?

definitively Fram is the winner, look like their quality is improving.

I tried lots filters and Fram xg series keeps my oil brown twice as long as all the others I tried. I never tried Amsoil but for fram price can't beat it.

People give Fram a bad time because Fram makes cheap oil filters... Fram makes oil filters for all price ranges! Fram is great value and quality, just get the right filter for the job!

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These filters are used in the SRT engines and would be a good option to use on the Hemi 5.7’s and 6.4’s…the factory filters for those engines are super small and must restrict flow in time…

In the old days '60's. The auto manufacturers said to change your oil filter every other oil change. So you could do that with the AMS. BUT I change my oil n filter every 3k miles using normal oil.

I prefer holes over louvers. I took a Micro Gard off a friend's car once and the louvers were barely open. I think the filter was bypassing.

Purolator Blue!!!!

I have always thought amsoil was way over priced. Fram has had so many problems and complaints that they have stepped it up and now make a better product. Amsoil’s oil is is also over priced. We can do just as good with other products. Besides one should not have to take a loan out on his house to buy oil

Amsoil has there signature series oil good for 25 000 miles which would work well with the amsoil filter

Are we not gonna mention the foreign substance at the bottom of the bypass valve?

Amsoil make excellent products oils, filters etc..project farm on you tube did a a comparison, and amsoil beat out many competitors...however with prices being so expensive I had to switch...now I use penzoil oil, and toyota filter from Walmart...

What's the cross reference chart say about these two filters? Are they manufactured for the same engine?

Been using the Fram Ultra Syn. since 2007. Never had any issues.

I bought an amsoil filter some years back and it had a huge chard of metal hanging off one of the threads towards the inside of the filter, good thing I looked it over and I didn’t use it.

Great to see how superior the Fram is compared to how the Amsoil looks. Lots n lots of Hype and marketing with the Amsoil

I use to think people were full of it when they said fram filters were garbage 🗑️ until I seen a few videos of cutting them open and seeing how they are put together and made from thankfully nothing happened to the engine when I was using fram like some unlucky people have happen. I definitely switched to other brands quickly after that

For the price point. Fram is the winner. I don't like the stamped spring and for the price of the Amsoil it should have a coil spring. Filter medias are equal, but give the nod to Fram for the longer length. AlWays love Filter Friday. Thank you for all that you do.

I'd go with Amsoil. Seems like a better product. The filter media is probably a far better material than the Fram, but with either, I would still change my oil and filter no later than 5,000 miles under normal driving conditions. That would be about twice per year for me. There used to be old commercials on radio and TV by Fram that suggested change your oil often and use a Fram filter. The tag line was - "You can pay me now, or you can pay me later." This was supposed to be a mechanic speaking saying you can buy the filter now or repair your engine later. Good advice, even if you don't use Fram.

Plus $10 shipping for the Amsoil filter. That filter will cost you $30 bucks.

Fram ultra for the win.

Amsoil has a 2 micron bypass filter too.

That ams oil filter, to answer your question. About the 25000 mile interval. It's a spill and fill style filter. At about 10000 I'll drain my oil and top it up with 5 quarts of fresh oil. Then the next time I change both oil and filter

I dont know much about filters but I think we dont know enough either. Just because Fram says its expected to work or can work for up to 20K doesnt mean it will.. Amsoil has a proven unbeatable track record when it says it will work garanteed for 15K it will. The Fram looks shaky why does the Fram only have very small outlet holes and the inner holes look so tiny doesnt the oil need to speedingly flush out of those? Im a firm believer in Amsoil I used its ATF and it made my car stop shuddering. I swear I was worried I might need to get a new Transmission very soon but works much better now.

A couple things that are really hard to determine in a video is the quality of the filter material and the holding capacity of the media. Take bath towels as an example. You can have two towels of equal size. One might be of a higher quality (grade) of material and last longer. Also, one towel can hold more than the other. Both filters might have the same 99% efficiency at 20 microns but one might be full sooner causing oil to go through the bypass. I assume the Amsoil media is a higher quality media. I think I have used an Amsoil and that Fram a couple of times. My filter of choice is a Purolator Boss. Also, I think the can thickness is a little over rated. I'm sure it's not for the people who have had a filter punctured but I have never known anyone who has had one punctured. I have a pretty good amount of experience with fleet vehicles that get crappy filters and have never heard of issues with those either. I would prefer a thicker can over a thinner one though.

Watching now friend 👍

3.54 looks like there's oil inside the filter even though it's brand new, I was just wondering what's that drop of oil inside the fram filter? If they put any type of lubrication or is it actual oil because I noticed the one I bought at the same thing

I went through most of the comments, and nobody noticed that the Fram has a fibre gasket where it meets the relief valve bracket. The Amsoil is just metal to metal. The Fram is rated 99+% at 20um. The new Fram media seems to be cheaper, no metal screen, thinner media, but more of it. They claim better filtration. Thanks, Whip City!!

Amsoil and Mobil 1 and Royal Purple are all over rated, my opinion. Fram has decent stuff, i use the TG filters..

Did you add the tax and shipping for the amsoil?

Nice. But I’m not trusting ANY oil and/or filter to take care of my motor for a year !

As long as the filters can filter down to 20 microns your good!

Looks like the AMS oil filter has that one bigger hole for the inlet like the royal purple. Wonder if it’s made by the same manufacture