The FRAM Tough Guard Air Filter is a heavy-duty air filter specially made for drivers who not only are not afraid to play dirty, but relish it. Designed to provide extreme engine protection to SUV and truck owners, the variety of advanced features built into the structure of Tough Guard Air Filters allow it to capture more dirt than standard air filters, and together help keep engines cleaner, no matter where or how the vehicle is driven.

Air filter with features to address the toughest, dirtiest conditions.

Extreme Engine Protection Via Advanced Features

The harsh driving habits of today demand an air filter with premium protection features. The Tough Guard Premium Air Filter is constructed with advanced features to help protect your engine under tough driving conditions. These include:

Pre-oiled Media

Formulated for increased dirt-holding capacity for dirty, dusty driving conditions. Increased dirt holding capacity - Pre-oiled media formulated for holding more dirt and dust particles. Traditional paper filters are dry, and the dirt has to embed itself in the media where only larger particles may be captured

Panel or round design according to vehicle model.
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Heavy-Duty Construction

A heavier screen provides increased durability. Extension into urethane provides greater integrity and lessens the likelihood of collapse and tearing in tough driving conditions.

Pleat Lock*

This glue bead feature allows for pleats to be "locked" into place to allow consistent airflow and provide less restriction which in turn helps improve overall engine performance.

Easy Installation

Simple 3-step installation.
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Panel

1. Loosen wing nut or other fasteners to remove filter cover
2. Remove old air filter, ensuring that you clean filter cover and housing
3. Install new air filter, replace cover and fasten

Round

1. Loosen wing nut or other fasteners to remove filter cover
2. Remove old air filter, ensuring that you clean filter cover and housing
3. Install new air filter, replace cover and fasten

Warranty

FRAM filters are warranted against defects in design, materials and workmanship. New vehicle warranties remain in effect when FRAM filters are installed according to directions on FRAM filter packaging and replaced at least as often as vehicle manufacturer's recommended change intervals.

About FRAM

Today FRAM is known as America's number one oil filter brand, and the FRAM team continues to manufacture and market a variety of quality oil, air and fuel filters, as well as many automotive accessories such as PCV valves, crankcase filters and transmission modulators.

*Available on Flex Panel models only. May be application dependent.