Originally Posted by bbhero
The filter media is different for both filters at AAP.
Synthetic blend filter media for the Titanium and Force filters. . And the Force filter has 20 percent more filter media.
A 15k mile rates oil filter for $9.99 is not all that bad in my opinion. The Titanium filter is too high at $14.99. .
Though I bet these filters will eventually be part of the oil deals there at AAP.
I agree, it is a deal between AAP and Fram for a store specific filter.
Basically the Titanium is a little "better" than the ToughGuard, but not as "good" as an Ultra.
The Force is a little "better" than an ExtraGuard, but not as "good" as a ToughGuard.
So Fram now makes 6 levels of filters, (from "worst" to "best").
- Core
- ExtraGuard
- Force
- ToughGuard
- Titanium
- Ultra
Half are store specific filters (Core is Walmart Tire and Lube, not usually available to the public, and now these from AAP).
We do also have the Fram Pro and Fram Pro Synthetic filters (again, not designed for general public, but they get out), but these are just clones of ExtraGuard and Ultra without the grippy stuff.
I see no reason at current price points to buy a Force over an Extraguard or even a Toughguard.
Same for the Titanium, just barely "better" than a ToughGuard, but not as good as an Ultra, yet cost more that either.
As mentioned, it may end up being worth if in one of the AAP bundles with a rebate.
Originally Posted by PimTac
Okay, what is the meaning and difference between a regular and a commercial store?
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Commercial stores deal with and deliver to shops.
Regular retail only deals with general public.
Commercial stores have much more volume (and therefore usually more inventory, and tend to get new things first).