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Fram vs OEM Cabin Air Filter

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Winston, Apr 2, 2008.

  1. GatorJZ

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    Ahh, another BobIsTheOilGuyer. I always cringe when people talk about using Fram Oil Filters. Their air filters are fine, their oil filters are not.


    People: Don't be sucked in by good advertising....avoid the Wall of Orange. Your vehicle will thank you for it.
     
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    First off, thanks for your review!

    But, I = confused about the fram part i need.

    When I look at the CF10132 on amazon, the compatibility checker says it is not compatible with my 2005 Prius, so is this the right part number for sure?
    http://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B0010E1LYY?tag=priuschatcom-20 recommends the CF9846A instead
    http://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B0010DZZVK?tag=priuschatcom-20 Winston
     
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    I use the Fram CF9846A in my '06. It fits perfectly.
     
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    http://www.amazon.com/CF9846A-Fresh-Breeze-Cabin-Filter/dp/B0010DZZVK/ref=au_pf_ss_1?ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&carId=001?tag=priuschatcom-20

    Seems to be correct. :)
     
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    Just wanted to add my .02 as a datapoint.

    I purchased Fram CF9846A according to their fitment guide and here is what it looks like when compared to the OEM filter I got from the Toyota dealer.

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    I haven't installed it yet but they pretty much lined up perfectly to each other.
     
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    it's cool when these old threads resurface! whatever happened to ol' bill merchant?:)
     
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    Our Wal Mart has them for about $20.00. Seem high especially with one of the highest sales tax in the nation here (WA). I;ll probably order one from out of state.
     
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    I got a Fram cabin air filter from Walmart last weekend for $18.50. It fit fine and looks a lot sturdier than the OEM filter.
     
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    I just replaced my OEM cabin filter with the Fram CF9846 that I picked up from Walmart today and I'm very pleased! Having just purchased the car 2 weeks ago and tiring of my wife complaining about the "odor" in the car from the previous owner I am a happy guy now! The OEM cabin filter is garbage IMHO.
     
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    Toyota dealer quoted me $60 to change this filter stating - we have to go behind the glove box.
    I declined - went home and remembered it was in the owners book how to clean/change it.
    I could not find the FRAM anywhere in stock so decided on a Wix #24483 from Amazon.com for $9.90 (prime member price and free shipping).
    Great fit and I installed it in about 20 seconds.
     
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    Just ordered one from Amazon and it's a different part#. #CF9846A. It looks to be the same shape like the OEM without the foam frame around the perimeter. I will try installing it and let you know if it fits.
     
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    Any other cabin air filter recommendations?...Looked around for K&N but didn't find any
     
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    It fits perfectly.
     
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    Got one from EBay for $4.xx, shipping included. Looks as good as the OEM, fits and does the job, such as it is, which is not much.
     
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    I like the carbon filters. they seem to help when you get behind stinky trucks. could just be my imagination though...
     
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    I picked up the Fram Fresh Breeze filter yesterday at Pep Boys for $18.99. It was cheaper than the price they charge for the stock replacement filter.
     
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    It filters dirt from air that gets sucked into the car. If you roll down the window, there is no filter at all, and you breathe that...

    I did have a minivan that was regularly parked under a tree, and the neglected cabin filter filled with oily soot. Yuck.

    Toyota sells a product which you spray into the cabin air intake vent which cleans out the intake somewhat.
     
  19. Stevewoods

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    Still using the EBay filters -- but this year they are up to $6 with free shipping.

    TYC brand. A very decent aftermarket source for cabin filters...Come-on people. It is not an oil filter. It is meant to keep gunk seed pods, sticks, dust out of the blower fan. Unless you walk around the streets with a surgical mask on, I don't see why people get all excited about getting a super-duper, extra special cabin filter.

    Ah, the good old days of some 20 years ago. No one had heard of cabin filters....
     
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