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[kcfx4]

i have been in much debate over the reuse of oil filters, enough that i want to do my own lil research....im not asking for an opinion, i want you to post if or if not you reuse oil filters and your approximate age............please

 

[xxch4osxx]

I only use new oil filters, never reuse them. Im 36.

 

[Quattro Pete]

I do not reuse. My typical OCI is 10k miles in the 530i; 13k miles in the C300. Both manufacturers require you to change the filter at the time of oil change, so I do.

35

By the way, this should have been posted in the oil filter subforum.

 

[strongt]

I do not reuse.
I'm 31.

 

[Colt45ws]

What does age have to do with anything?
Yes, as I'm sure you are aware.
22.

 

[2oldtommy]

If the mfg. does not require a new filter at every OCI, I reuse the old one. The only exception is the first OCI at which time I change the OE filter. I will also note that I use an oversize filter if one is available. FWIW-- Oldtommy 76

 

[Panzerman]

Never reuse the old oil filter with clean oil, even when my owners manual said I could. Why skimp on a $3 oil filter, that cleans out stuff you dont want in your engine. I am 41.

 

[LS2JSTS]

I used to re use them in the 70's. I think it was pretty common with my Father and his Fathers generation, to change the filter every other oil change.

I never re use them now.

I'm coming up on 50.

 

[kcfx4]

Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
What does age have to do with anything?
Yes, as I'm sure you are aware.
22.


im betting/guessing that most ppl who reuse are older, you disproved so far

 

[gathermewool]

If I ran the manufacturer-suggested OCI I would. I double it, so I don't. 27

 

[beast3300]

I have only reused a oil filter once on my car. So my answer is no and 28.

 

[demarpaint]

No I don't reuse filters. 50+

 

[aquariuscsm]

New filters only here. 41

 

[calvinnnnnnnnn]

new filters every time, a five dollar filter is the least of my worries.

22

 

[ProfPS]

Currently no due to both cars are under warranty and not Hondas. When warranties expire, I will let oil filters go for (2) dino 4500-5000 mi OCIs.

46

 

[sciphi]

Not at all. Once on an old car since it was jammed into the Iron Duke's block very well.

24

 

[JayhawkRoy]

No, age 59

 

[Warstud]

Older people tend to reuse them because after replacing them they have a hard time getting back up. Sorry 2Oldtommy.

 

[kcfx4]

Originally Posted By: Warstud
Older people tend to reuse them because after replacing them they have a hard time getting back up. Sorry 2Oldtommy.

i can see that point, but im betting theres more to it than just that, however i dont know by any stretch if im right, i find this very interesting

 

[ncguy]

Never have-the filter is cheap compared to the oil. 30.