I have been using the Fram with no issues. The filter is paper with metal caps at both ends.

 

I just did my first oil change. I had also bought the Wix filter. I went ahead and installed the Wix. It does have a different type check valve than the original. I dont think it will matter. Different manufactures use different "check valve" designs.

I used to work in an auto parts store.......one day we took several brands (motorcraft, fram, carquest, AC delco, puralator) and cut them open just to see which one "looked" the best. From what I remember the Carquest (made by Wix) looked good. They all had different check valve designs. Some used an actual spring in the valve and some just a piece of "spring" steel.

Oh well.............hope it works.

 

They are made by WIX/Dana.......They are the best filters made on the market to date.If you guys go to the Amsoil site they will show the breakdown on them ..........yeah they list the amsoil filter as being better but it is a synthetic filter media which will be better no matter what.The wix /Dana/carquest media is the best the I have ever scene for a motor.I myself use the factory filters all the time,,,,I also only use Amsoil in my bike and at that point i am just content as an OEM filter will stop anything catastrophic from hitting my major internals.which is what it's designed to do.....also made by WIX/DANA......you guys need to investigate further before we deal with this ...honestly.most filters are made by 2 major companies........either Allied signal (Fram) or others (WIX/Dana) 2 makers one effect.

 

I wouldn't use it. I do use the filter for an XR Honda.