The fram is PH6017A, I bought at the local auto store.cornman53 said:Does anyone have any cross reference numbers for the oil filter for the FZ6 for Fram, Emgo or anything else?
cornman53 said:Does anyone have any cross reference numbers for the oil filter for the FZ6 for Fram, Emgo or anything else?
The last 2 filters I bought from 2 different Yamaha Dealers were both Fram, now that makes me wonder.Squid Killer said:Stick with the Yamaha oil filter. Others may fit on the same but operate at a different pressure.
What pressure does the OEM filter work at ( other than engine oil pressure)? There is no pressure relief valve in the filter so what is there regulate/affect pressure?Squid Killer said:Stick with the Yamaha oil filter. Others may fit on the same but operate at a different pressure.
Squid Killer said:Stick with the Yamaha oil filter. Others may fit on the same but operate at a different pressure.
virtualt said:You must work at a Yamaha Dealership to make that remark, there is nothing wrong with the FRAMS, I have used them for many years on everything I have owned cars, boats, trucks and motorcycles, and NEVER had a problem with them.
"OEM is for wussies and those that know no better"
Skippy (Happily using the $2.68 frams in his FZ6)
You da man! how much was your chrome filter???ProvFZ6 said:Installed a K&N 303c oil filter last week. With the 17mm nut attached to the top of the filter it makes it very easy to install and remove. It was a pain removing the stock filter (wasnt alot of space to use my filter wrench) I had to dent it with pliers to get a grip and twist it off. Plus the chrome K&N looks better.
$14.25 with the chrome finish. $12.75 for black.kdk1899 said:You da man! how much was your chrome filter???
First off, I hate consumer mags in general. So let me see if I understand MCN on this, ANY filter sold at an auto parts store is cheap and "not a good idea" for a motorcycle. Who do they think makes the OEM filters?Squid Killer said:The reason I say what I did is because Motorcycle Consumer News did a story on cheap motorcycle filters and found it was a bad idea to use non OEM. That was long before I ever work for Yamaha.
I didnt say anything about cheap. MCN picked a sportbike, bought all the filters that would fit on it including OEM and found that the bypas valve (to allow the oil to flow if the filter gets clogged) operates at different pressures according to the needs of the vehicle. A filter you buy at Wal Mart may screw on and seal to a FZ6 just fine but it was never designed for that bike.rennsport said:So let me see if I understand MCN on this, ANY filter sold at an auto parts store is cheap and "not a good idea" for a motorcycle.
Yes you did. here is your original comment:Squid Killer said:I didnt say anything about cheap.
The oil filter that I replaced and the OEM oil filter I bought did not have a relief valve in it. The FZ6 engine, however, has an internal oil pressure relief valve.MCN picked a sportbike, bought all the filters that would fit on it including OEM and found that the bypas valve (to allow the oil to flow if the filter gets clogged) operates at different pressures according to the needs of the vehicle. A filter you buy at Wal Mart may screw on and seal to a FZ6 just fine but it was never designed for that bike.
I was wondering the same thing. I can't live without my Consumer ReportsSquid Killer said:BTW, why do you hate consumer mags?
Consumer Reports is the worst. Consumer Reports is the worst at rating automobiles. They should stick to rating toasters and washing machines. To them if a car is not practical, gest great gas mileage and has enough room for a family of 5, it gets slammed.Squid Killer said:When I said cheap I meant the cost not the quality. I said that based on the main reason someone wouldnt buy OEM is that they cost two or three times more than others.
I did not know that about the FZ6 though. Thats cool and that takes away any concern I would have about pressure. BTW, why do you hate consumer mags?