New Fram filters?

[Colt45ws]

I noticed at walmart tonight there were these new fram washable filters. I picked one up and it says it can go, IIRC, 200,000 miles with a cleaning every 12,000. It included a spray bottle you are supposed to fill with dish detergent and water. I wasnt sure about the media so I didnt get one.. Has any one else seen or possibly picked up one?

 

[T-Keith]

They are made by AEM, they are a K&N knock off. They should filter about as good(or bad) as a K&N and have the same problems/advantages. See the 100+ K&N vs paper posts.(Don't forget the Diesel test.)

 

[Colt45ws]

Ah. Yeah, I didnt want a K&N-like filter.

 

[JustinH]

Are you referring to the Air Hog Filters?

Any of those oiled reusable filters-- I don't like them.

They are good for sandblasting the inside of your motor, thats about all.

 

[Colt45ws]

They are not airhog. I knew what those were. These are new. I cant even find them on their site. (Which is a disaster anyway, imo.)

 

[John_K]

Yes, I find Fram's Web site sux.

John

 

[Colt45ws]

Ok, Its called the Fram SynWash. It says its a 100% synthetic media with a 99% efficiency. It does not state how long it lasts like I originally thought, just to wash it with soap and water every 12k. Also, what I thought was a spray bottle is really a garden hose attachment you put dish soap in and spray the filter out.

 

[Tempest]

Which store did you see these in?

 

[Colt45ws]

WalMart.

 

[Tempest]

Quote:

---

WalMart.

---

I meant which Walmart?

 

[Colt45ws]

OH! Tropical parkway and Centennial center.

 

[Tempest]

Drat...that is about as far away from me as one can get (Fiesta Henderson). I'll have to check the ones on this side of town.

 

[faqulars]

I some them to inNorthern Virginia. Didn't have any in the size I needed though. Looks interesting that it says it can be washed up to 20 times with one a year cleanings.

 

[Quadrasteer]

It would be nice to know if the media they use is the same as the Amsoil EAAs and if they work as good or not. Much better availability.

 

[daman]

http://www.fram.com/products/airFilters.php

 

[Colt45ws]

They finally added it to their page, I guess.

 

[Pablo]

Not the same media as EaA.

 

[biomed_eng_2000]

Amsoil EaA is made by Donaldson. Fram and AEM synthetic media is made by the company that also makes the OEM filters for Caterpillar and Porsche.

 

[Colt45ws]

So, the question is, does it filter well enough for use?

 

[Quadrasteer]

We are the elite, is it good enough for us us to use. The question, if you choose to accept it my fellow BITOGers, is, which is the best!