Originally posted by tbirdjayc:
How old? This seems to be a recent change. Here is a PDF of the difference. You can see the new one (on the right) has a cap that covers the entire element and relies solely on air getting around the filter. That cap blocks off most of the stock air tube though. It also has a narrower core.
http://www.fram.com/pdf/CA7730.pdf
I looked around, came across some similar complaints on a PT cruiser forum. Just called fram and left a message.
oh... mine id the fram air hog high flow filter... it doesnt look like either of those. its a more pointy cone
~Ryan
1999 T-Red SVT Contour
41k Miles #1701 / 2760
B&M, Custom Y-Pipe, Alpine HU, Pioneer 6x8's & 6x9's
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