Fram "Fresh Breeze" Cabin Filter

hrothgar02

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I just ordered Fram cabin filters packed with activated carbon and baking powder (CF9846A). I have 2 kids and mysterious odors in the 4Runner (combination of fermented juice box and little stinky feet). I will let you guys know how this product works. I bought it from Amazon.com for $12.71 piece. I ordered 2 and the shipping was free.

Here is the product discription:

The FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filter is an easy to install air filter that both filters and deodorizes the air drawn into your vehicle, as well as improves available airflow critical to the efficient workings of air conditioning and heating systems. Designed utilizing the first of its kind mix of active carbon and baking soda woven into the fibers of the filter, it has the ability to remove up to 98% of contaminants that drivers, passengers and vehicle air ducts are exposed to, while also providing twice the protection against commonly occurring odors than other cabin air filters.

Active carbon and baking soda in filter for better in-vehicle air quality and flow.

What is a Cabin Air Filter?
Not nearly as well-known as familiar oil and standard air filters, many drivers may never even have heard of a cabin air filter. Usually located either inside the passenger compartment near the glove compartment, or under the hood near the windshield, they are used to filter air drawn into your car from the outside for the comfort of passengers, as well as for use by air conditioning and heating systems. They are designed to minimize particles both large and small, as well as allergens and other contaminants and are used in approximately 80% of the vehicles built since the 2000 model year. It is recommended that they be replaced on either an annual basis, or every 15,000 miles. Like any other automotive filter, neglecting to do this can lead to possible risks to your vehicle and/or passengers, in this case including impeded performance of your heating or air conditioning systems by limiting the flow of fresh clean air used by those systems, as well as possible corrosion inside the system and musty or even noxious air vented throughout the vehicle.

Removes up to 98% of road dust, pollen and other contaminants, as well as most common odors. Unique Carbon/Baking Powder Technology
The FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter utilizes a unique technology that combines the natural filtering properties of activated carbon and the renowned deodorizing properties of Arm & Hammer baking soda. Infused together within the filter's folds this allows for the removal of 98% of road dust and road pollen* that your vehicle's air circulation system takes in. In addition, this combination also allows for superior protection against odors drawn from outside sources, providing twice the ability to deodorize common odors compared to filters not treated with carbon and baking soda.


Key Features
Premium Efficiency - Filters 98% of road dust and road pollen dramatically improving in-vehicle air quality*
Improved Air Flow - Periodic replacing of cabin air filters improves air intake air flow used in heating and air conditioning systems
Odor Absorption - The FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter packs twice the ability to deodorize common odors drawn from outside sources compared to filters not treated with carbon and baking soda
Fresh Essence - The FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter removes the reoccurring musty smell that can develop in air conditioning and heating systems
Easy to Install - Installs quickly and easily in most cars in minutes with minimal, or even no tools, depending on car model
 

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I am interested on how good this works, I was going to replace the cabin filter today but found out they are $32 bucks. This is crazy!!!!!
 
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Got a fram filter recently also. But went with the plain one.
 
Fram fresh Breeze

Went down to Advance auto parts and gave them the part number you posted CF9846A and he check the system and that part number did not come up for my 2010 4R limited the part number he did get was CF10285 so I am going to order it from amazon like you did can you just confirm the part number hrothgaroz.
Thanks :-)
 
Went down to Advance auto parts and gave them the part number you posted CF9846A and he check the system and that part number did not come up for my 2010 4R limited the part number he did get was CF10285 so I am going to order it from amazon like you did can you just confirm the part number hrothgaroz.
Thanks :-)

Fram's website says CF10285 is the right one.
 
Where do you live? If you are in a cold weather climate the Fram Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter may not be good, I live in the Twin Cities.

My experience is with my wife's Camry, I replaced the cabin filter with the Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter thinking it was better because of the active carbon. In the winter when the filter was cold and after driving through a car wash I noticed the windows fogging over real bad. I tried the defrost that activates the recirulate and AC to dry out the air but to no avail. I also noticed the air pressure was low coming out of the vents and that lead me to pull out up the cabin filter which was wet. After I got home I dried the filter with a hair dryer and placed it back in the car. Several weeks later it happened again and that is when I removed the Fram and replaced it with a Napa branded cabin filter and it has never happened since.

It is my opinion when the carbon or charcoal is cold it meets any warm humid air it condenses onto the filter's charcoal and becomes wet.
 
Where do you live? If you are in a cold weather climate the Fram Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter may not be good, I live in the Twin Cities.

My experience is with my wife's Camry, I replaced the cabin filter with the Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter thinking it was better because of the active carbon. In the winter when the filter was cold and after driving through a car wash I noticed the windows fogging over real bad. I tried the defrost that activates the recirulate and AC to dry out the air but to no avail. I also noticed the air pressure was low coming out of the vents and that lead me to pull out up the cabin filter which was wet. After I got home I dried the filter with a hair dryer and placed it back in the car. Several weeks later it happened again and that is when I removed the Fram and replaced it with a Napa branded cabin filter and it has never happened since.

It is my opinion when the carbon or charcoal is cold it meets any warm humid air it condenses onto the filter's charcoal and becomes wet.
sounds like you're the guy who wrote a similar review on Amazon, yes?
 
My alternative to the insanely expensive cabin air filter is to go to the hardware store and buy a large 3M Filtrete filter and cut out my own. Much better quality, and I get four filters for the $15 it costs me, and I change them every 10k miles. I use a little electrical tape to make nice solid border so no unfiltered air gets by.
 
I wouldn't expect this or any other cabin filter to help you. Cabin filters are there to filter out certain (limited) impurities found in the incoming air.

If you've got a stinky source inside the vehicle, the filter element won't do anything at all unless you put your HVAC on full recirc. And once you do that, you're relying soley on the filter and not on air exchange.

Go after the source and eliminate it.

Maybe it's time for those kids to have a bath... :) ;)
 
My alternative to the insanely expensive cabin air filter is to go to the hardware store and buy a large 3M Filtrete filter and cut out my own. Much better quality, and I get four filters for the $15 it costs me, and I change them every 10k miles. I use a little electrical tape to make nice solid border so no unfiltered air gets by.

:worthless

Please.
 
Update.

Sorry for the delayed post. As always, you guys were right. The CF9846A does not fit. I have ordered the CF10285.

On a side note, the delay was due to my week long camping trip to Big Bend National Park. We took my friends 2007 Toyota Tundra Limited Crewcab 4X4. I was surprised that we made it through 26 miles of offroad (Ore Mine Trail) without ever touching ground inspite of his running boards. There were some hairy moments when we had to strategically place rocks to avoid ripping his front bumper off. The 4X4 system worked flawlessly as we encountered zero (0) wheel slip on rocky climbs where all you could see was his hood and not the horizon. The biggest surprise was that we did this on 20" wheels! I have newfound respect for Michelin ties (LTX). They are M/S tires and not ATS but got us through with no sweat.
 
Big Bend is amazing. absolutely breathtaking. was there a couple years ago on a multi-month road trip. would love to do it again... this time, in the Trail. :naughty:
 
Would baking soda be better than activated Charcoal filters? would there be pros and cons between the two? I can definitely see these would be better than just a paper filter. I am trying to decide between this or the A.C. filters

Thanks
 
Update

So the right filters came in and I immediately installed them in the 4Runner. It may have been my mind but I noticed a fresher scent coming out of the vents. The truck does not have the toddler / infant musty smell when I get in the truck. I noticed the Fram (see pic) has larger folds so it has less surface area to trap particles. I believe they did this to keep the airflow rate the same inspite of the carbon and baking soda sandwiched in the filter. I have not noticed any difference in airflow rates between the old and the new filters. My vehicle is 11 months old with 16k miles on it. The Toyota dealership "cleaned" my old filter at the 15K mile service. When I took it out, it had large particles lodged in between the folds and it was pretty dirty. I suggest you don't wait until 30K to change out your cabin filter. Overall, fairly pleased so far. The Fram filter was $18 and change. Not cheap but better than the dealership charging you $$$$ for a 2 minute job.
 

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