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I swear these FRAM filters have a thicker gasket than others. The OEM filters I could pull out and get back in no problem, once I changed to FRAM, it felt nearly impossible to get flush. I got one side perfect and fought with the other one for too long, ended up giving up on it and left the small gap. The gasket is keeping it airtight, it just doesn't look good.
Pros: airtight gasket
Cons: thicker gasket, difficult to flush
I’ve put 125,000 miles on my 350Z and 120,000 miles on my G37S using nothing but $7–$10 Fram air filters—never had a single issue.
Pros: no issues, reliable
Vehicle:
Nissan
Mileage: 201000 km
OEM filters will generally run you $30-$60, you can get cheaper ones like Fram as well.
Pros: cheaper ones available
Can confirm Fram CF12772 fits. I have replaced mine twice.
Vehicle:
Ford
Part number: CF12772
I swapped the engine air filter for a new one. Could the Fram filter be more restrictive than the OEM one?
Cons: more restrictive
Vehicle:
Mazda
I don't know i don't use fram on my personal veh , I see what they do on my work truck cave in hard to get off and air filter sucks in to the airbox and cause the check air filter to come on the dash so I call them cheap man's filters .
Cons: cave in, hard to get off
I use Fram Extra Guard in my 2014 Civic and have used Fram for decades in my cars. Never had a problem.
Pros: never had a problem
Vehicle:
Honda Civic
I had the smell problem. Dealer changed the filter, didn’t help. I installed FRAM CF12552 and that took care of it.
Pros: fixed smell problem
Cons: dealer change unhelpful
Part number: CF12552
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What we know about Fram air filter
The brand is registered in USA. Official website: http://www.fram-europe.com/.
In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of Fram air filter.
PR Score — 59 out of 100, based on 15 reviews and 49 votes. 7 positive reviews, 4 neutral reviews, 4 negative reviews. Average rating — 3.3 (out of 5). Vote balance: 29 up, 20 down.
In the ranking of the best air filter this part is at position 5, behind UGREEN and Wix , but ahead of OEM Volkswagen and OEM Toyota.
Users also evaluated the qualities of Fram air filter:
- Power - car feels breathless on acceleration, hurting responsiveness - rated ambivalently. 3.3 points out of 5.
- Visible dirt - filter looks dark and clogged during a quick check - rated negatively. 2 points out of 5.
- Throttle response - delayed response to the gas pedal, reducing drivability - rated positively. 3.5 points out of 5.
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See which car brands and models owners choose Fram air filter for. Below are car-specific ratings where this part is in the Top-3:
- Fram ranked #2 for: Honda Civic .
- Fram ranked #3 for: Toyota Corolla .
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