[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by motorking

Hello,
I am the tech director at FRAM. Sorry about your oil pan. I would like to see this filter and will gladly send you some of our premium filters in exchange for you sending it to me.
I will have it inspected and report the findings back in this forum.
That said, we have been making filters like this since 1962, over 2 billion sold. Today, AC Delco filters use similar construction only the end cap is felt. I know because we make them. Honda, Subaru, Nissan, Bentley, Mercedes, Porsche, and BMW all use this style of construction as OE filters. we make some, other companies make some, every company outside of WIX is adopting the non metallic end cap style of filter. Our filters are made in Ohio and Illinois, not farmed out someplace.
If you would like to send it back, please place it in several plastic bags and mail to
Fram Group
40 Engelwood Drive Suite A
Orion Twp, Mi 48359
c/o Jay Buckley

I sent the Filter to you, $6 freight, Plus the time to dig it out of the trash can, 2 new Zip-lock bags, & Sent a PM on 6/18/14 with no reply?