Fram Titanium Air Filter's (Pics)

[Mekks]

I picked up a bunch of Fram titanium air filters from the AAP clearance sale.

The filter in the pic is for a Nissan Juke, also got some for a Ford Explorer that look slightly better (filter is straighter but seals look like crap).

Would you run these or return?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

If it's clearance, you can't return it

 

[Wireman1987]

yikes that is some poor injection molding.

 

[Mekks]

If it's clearance, you can't return it

Well that's a bummer.

 

[GW.]

Guess we know why they’re on clearance…

 

[Zee09]

The forum brain trust here say the worst looking ones filter the best so you are good.

 

[Sayjac]

Yeah, they got carried away with the seal molding but I think still ok to run. On this one, maybe follow the Fram EG AF recommendation, 12k mi/1year.

 

[cheesepuffs2]

I’m not saying not to run it, but that is honestly the worst looking new air filter I’ve ever seen. The pleats, the rubber, everything.

 

[fantastic]

Obviously, clean up the edges if you can & throw it in. Seems fine for installation.

 

[SOUNDMAN5000]

I have NOT used better looking air filters...
The way I overthink, that would keep me up nights knowing that was in my air box...

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Always inspect if you can.

 

[D1dad]

The forum brain trust here say the worst looking ones filter the best so you are good.

Add in completely plugged full of goose feathers and 99% clogged and you’d be close.