Yes, BITOG
For another $4-6 per year, I can treat my car to a much better oil filter. This is something that more reliably keeps bits of metal out of critical areas and is less likely to give me a dry start on a cold morning.
They are well worth it.
Also, for what is some of the shoddiest workmanship in an automotive product, Fram filters are NOT the cheapest. Supertech (made by Chmpion Labs) are better. Purolator are better still but Wix, Baldwin, Hastings and a few of the OEMs are my favorites.
For those of you skimping on oil changes, the coefficient of friction of the oil goes up as contaminants accumulate and the additive package becomes depleted. As friction goes up, heat and drag increases ... reducing efficiency. The pennies you save will cost you over the road.
I'm with
The Mullet. Change your oil and use good supplies when you do.
