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Old 06-03-2015, 03:59 AM
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Which FRAM Air Filter for 2015 Fit LX

It's too new. The Fram catalog doesn't list the 2015 Fit.
 
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Old 06-03-2015, 09:31 AM
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I wouldn't waste your time on it then as Fram is not what it used to be. I use K&N air filters exclusively in all my cars. Never have to buy a new filter again, just clean it.

33-5027 - K&N Replacement Filters, Replacement Air Filter
 
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Old 06-03-2015, 02:21 PM
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Fram CA10650

I believe the 2015 FIT uses the same Fram CA10650 Air Filter as the 2013 FIT. Please confirm.
 
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Old 06-03-2015, 04:22 PM
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A lot of people swear by K&N filters, but be aware that they pass more fine particulates than disposable filters.

K&N made their reputation by making low-restriction filters for off-road racers. A car or bike equipped with K&N would continue to run where a dry filter would be clogged by fine particulates. This prevented DNFs and of course if you don't finish you don't win.

The downside was that the fine particulate did cause engine wear, but for racers who run a limited number of miles and rebuild engines frequently this was not an issue. The filter did trap the coarse particulates that could cause rapid engine failure. This made it an ideal filter for off-road racers.

Now, what does this mean for street drivers? Well, if you are a racer and want the best breathing possible the K&N might be worth a horsepower or two, but so would running no filter at all. If you want long engine life then a K&N might not be so good. Most modern vehicles operate in a very clean environment so they would be OK, but if you occasionally drive in dusty environments like dirt roads you really don't want a K&N in your car.

I love K&Ns in my race bikes, but I wouldn't run one in my cars. What is good for a racer isn't always good for a street driver.

In answer to the original question, why not buy a filter at the dealer? I've found that some dealers have OEM filters at the same price as Fram, et. al.
 
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Old 06-03-2015, 04:33 PM
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I was looking online. I gather the 2015 FIT uses the same Fram CA10650 Air Filter as the 2013 FIT. is that the case?
 
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Old 06-03-2015, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Namae Kana
I was looking online. I gather the 2015 FIT uses the same Fram CA10650 Air Filter as the 2013 FIT. is that the case?


No. I have a '15 Fit and a new filter for my '09. I've tried the filter from the '09 in the '15 and it's not even close to fitting. Totally different shape and size. Too bad, 'cause now I'm stuck with a filter and no car to put it in.
 

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Old 07-09-2015, 09:05 AM
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Use a Honda filter, FRAM are junk.
 
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:21 PM
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Do you know which FRAM air filter fits the 2015 Honda Fit LX CVT?
 
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Old 07-17-2015, 05:50 AM
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If you look on frams wesbite it says our cars take #7317 for the oil filter not sure for the air filter.

I have been using fram filters for years on multiple cars with now issues.
 
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Old 07-17-2015, 07:48 AM
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there's a reason Fram doesn't make any OEM filters, and as far as I know this is still the case...
 
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Old 07-17-2015, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Helistyle
If you look on frams wesbite it says our cars take #7317 for the oil filter not sure for the air filter.

I have been using fram filters for years on multiple cars with now issues.
Great. So what's the part number for the air filter please?
 
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