FRAM CH9972 Full-Flow Lube Cartridge Review

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(More customer reviews)I just installed this filter (Fram CH9972) in a 2009 Toyota Highlander 4-cyl.The filter and the o-rings fit fine.This filter element looked very similar to the used element I pulled out of the filter housing.I purchased the filter element from Walmart for ~$6-$7, all local auto parts stores had this filter for $11-$14.I also purchased from Amazon the K-D Tools 3253 End Cap Oil Filter Wrench to remove the filter housing.

I followed the instructions from a YouTube video "2008 Highlander Oil Change".The video is for 6-cyl engine, but the process for 4-cyl is very similar, except that you do not have to remove anything to access the filter housing.The filter housing is just behind the bumper cover.

The process is a bit more complicated and messier than replacing a spin-on oil filter, but nothing too difficult to prevent me from doing it again.

I gave this filter 4-star rating because there are higher efficiency filters for this application, e.g. Purolator PureOne PL25608, which also seems to have better construction.Unfortunately, I could not find one for sale locally and it would cost $20+ from AdvancedAutoParts with S&H, so buying Fram CH9972 made the most sense for me.

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Product Description:
Oil that lubricates and cools the engine is picked up by the engine's oil pump, cleaned by the oil filter, and reused. It is vital that any dirt or contamination picked up by the circulating oil be removed before it is pumped back into the engine.

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