Fram Air Filter ???? has anyone tried them?

**kshup2me** · 09-25-2013 10:03 PM

HI guys..
i decided to change my air filter myself and bought a Fram CA10552 air filter. Guy at my local store said it was compatible and after installation seems to fit well, just wondering if anyone has used this product before and any ideas on how good it is!!

thanks

Frank

**SDF1** · 09-26-2013 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by kshup2me

HI guys..
i decided to change my air filter myself and bought a Fram CA10552 air filter. Guy at my local store said it was compatible and after installation seems to fit well, just wondering if anyone has used this product before and any ideas on how good it is!!

thanks

Frank

Don't cheap out on the air filter... Get your self the OEM one from the dealer its about 30$ or get an aFE Dry S Air Filter high flow for a few bucks more.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...y-S-air-filter

**WAF** · 09-26-2013 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by SDF1

Don't cheap out on the air filter... Get your self the OEM one from the dealer its about 30$ or get an aFE Dry S Air Filter high flow for a few bucks more.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...y-S-air-filter

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**TCHUN003** · 09-26-2013 08:02 AM

I bought a Mann filter and I love it

**dennisA4** · 09-26-2013 08:19 AM

Anyone using a k&n or is it not worth it?

**TDIaholic** · 09-26-2013 09:11 AM

Fram is a pretty big manufacturer and they also make the OEM filters some brands use, so I think you'll be OK with it. Should work just as well as an OEM part from the dealer, just cheaper and without the Audi logo.

**Fburg A4** · 09-26-2013 09:30 AM

uh oh, I see another great filter debate coming on. cue the k&n oiled filter haters!

**stan211** · 09-26-2013 09:38 AM

The OEM one is "Hangst" at least on my car. I figured there is so little cost with going oem that it makes 0 sense to use anything else in the stock category (excluding K&N and AFE).
Fram, used it before on other cars, can't say its great but at the same time its also far from the worst.

**Moose201** · 09-26-2013 10:24 AM

I suppose you could examine the Fram and oem side by side and compare the quality of materials, number of pleats and so forth.

**Hugh@EuropaParts** · 09-26-2013 10:35 AM

Just in case anyone is interested... these are also available in our ultimate maintenance kit!

Originally Posted by TCHUN003

I bought a Mann filter and I love it

Air Filter (A4/A5 B8 2.0T)

Originally Posted by dennisA4

Anyone using a k&n or is it not worth it?

K&N Performance Air Filter (A4/A5 B8 2.0T)

**kshup2me** · 09-26-2013 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by SDF1

Don't cheap out on the air filter... Get your self the OEM one from the dealer its about 30$ or get an aFE Dry S Air Filter high flow for a few bucks more.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...y-S-air-filter

DO you know where i can find an AFE Pro Dry S in canada? i am sure some retailers sells but had to go with fram/OEM as i have not been able to locate them!!
thanks for the info though just what i was looking for!

**kshup2me** · 09-26-2013 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Hugh@EuropaParts

Just in case anyone is interested... these are also available in our ultimate maintenance kit!

Air Filter (A4/A5 B8 2.0T)

K&N Performance Air Filter (A4/A5 B8 2.0T)

thanks Hubert..

I was looking on the site as i was posting this question :) .. Do you sell AFE? or ship to canada?

Frank

**Dufferin** · 09-26-2013 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by TCHUN003

I bought a Mann filter and I love it

If money is the issue, id go with Mann too.

**Greg Nelson** · 09-26-2013 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by kshup2me

HI guys..
i decided to change my air filter myself and bought a Fram CA10552 air filter. Guy at my local store said it was compatible and after installation seems to fit well, just wondering if anyone has used this product before and any ideas on how good it is!!

thanks

Frank

Fram s/b OK, but ....
BTW, nice avatar - bet she can 'filter' air and a few other things

Cheers

**btmac** · 09-26-2013 06:44 PM

I've had a couple of Fram air filters collapse inside the air box. The adhesive holding the element to the surround on the filter failed causing it to collapse. Same on both instances. Luckily, they weren't in my Audi. One was a Ford F150 and the other was a Mazda 3. I will never use another Fram.

I will stick with Mann on my Audi!

**Seerlah** · 09-26-2013 06:48 PM

Fram..only Walmart's finest.

**98A4TurboAWD** · 09-26-2013 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by kshup2me

HI guys..
i decided to change my air filter myself and bought a Fram CA10552 air filter. Guy at my local store said it was compatible and after installation seems to fit well, just wondering if anyone has used this product before and any ideas on how good it is!!

thanks

Frank

I would never buy anything Fram.

Fram is also twice the price as the mann.

Autozone/Advance who sell the Fram have to special order it.

Mann is stocked at my local import shop. I paid $14 for it.

I have heard the fram airhog is a good filter but I would never buy anything with the fram name on it. Many oil filters are rebranded frams. Do a search and find the reference chart so you know what to avoid.

**motorking** · 10-01-2013 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by kshup2me

HI guys..
i decided to change my air filter myself and bought a Fram CA10552 air filter. Guy at my local store said it was compatible and after installation seems to fit well, just wondering if anyone has used this product before and any ideas on how good it is!!

thanks

Frank

Frank,
I am the tech manager at FRAM. FRAM air filters are 99% efficient, there is no OE or any other brand of filter that is any better at keeping dirt out of your engine. . As far as the FRAM basher who claims multiple failures, there is a common thread to your story, figure it out. When properly installed, this never occurs. If the collapse occurred after driving through puddles, we make a stronger filter for those types of driving conditions called Tough Guard. K+N oiled filters allow 7x's more dirt into your engine than a typical paper filter, look up the independent filter study posted on the GMC Truck forum. A higher flowing air filter will not improve the performance of your car at any speed other than WOT and then only if the stock air filter has a restriction greater than the throttle body diameter.

**SDF1** · 10-01-2013 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by kshup2me

thanks Hubert..

I was looking on the site as i was posting this question :) .. Do you sell AFE? or ship to canada?

Frank

Amazon.com or .ca Check both for lowest price.
Part # 31-10181

**btmac** · 10-01-2013 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by motorking

Frank,
I am the tech manager at FRAM. FRAM air filters are 99% efficient, there is no OE or any other brand of filter that is any better at keeping dirt out of your engine. . As far as the FRAM basher who claims multiple failures, there is a common thread to your story, figure it out. When properly installed, this never occurs. If the collapse occurred after driving through puddles, we make a stronger filter for those types of driving conditions called Tough Guard. K+N oiled filters allow 7x's more dirt into your engine than a typical paper filter, look up the independent filter study posted on the GMC Truck forum. A higher flowing air filter will not improve the performance of your car at any speed other than WOT and then only if the stock air filter has a restriction greater than the throttle body diameter.

You just basically implied with your post that I'm an idiot that has no clue how to install an air filter. Very classy on your part, Sir. I, in no way bashed your products. I related my experience with said product. I can assure you now that I will never use your products ever again.

**hender** · 10-01-2013 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by btmac

I can assure you now that I will never use your products ever again.

You already assured him of that...

**SDF1** · 10-01-2013 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by hender

You already assured him of that...

He is going to go crazy when he reads this...lol

Using a Fram Filter is like putting 87 Fuel in your Car. Why would you do it if you purchased a luxury car?

**btmac** · 10-01-2013 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by hender

You already assured him of that...

Just making sure I drove the point home! That's all!

**98A4TurboAWD** · 10-01-2013 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by SDF1

He is going to go crazy when he reads this...lol

Using a Fram Filter is like putting 87 Fuel in your Car. Why would you do it if you purchased a luxury car?

I agree. Fram is what it is - cheap junk product that is only worth it if you drive a junk car and are on a budget and do not want to pay extra for a quality product. To the Fram manager - just be thankful that most consumers are uninformed and will continue to use your product when they buy a DIY bundle at autozone. Nobody on this forum is going to put a Fram on their car unless they're not enthusiasts or they are uninformed. If they're on this forum, they're probably an enthusiast and by being here they are probably informed. If you are going to come on the internet and try to defend Fram as a quality product, you're probably going to fail.

**kshup2me** · 10-04-2013 12:10 PM

thanks guys.. to be honest it was more out of ignorance than price.. just ordered my AFE pro dry... should have it in a couple of days.. thanks for all the imput!!