Car in question is a 2008 Nissan Altima S 2.5L with 140k on it. The maintenance schedule calls for a 30k/24mo interval. The current filter is a Fram Extra Guard with 25k/24mo on it. I checked it today, and while it doesn't look terrible, it's dirty to the point that I think it's due for replacement.
I've been using these same filters since I got the car, but this forum has got me wondering if there's a better choice. The Fram website says to change the Extra Guard every 12k. But as you see my interval is longer. Fram offers the Ultra Premium for this engine, which says it's good for 40k/48mo. I like the sound of that, but it's not sold here in Canada.
I'm also thinking about the OEM filter. I would hope that it's suitable for the interval. I've never had one in my hands, but from what I can tell from pictures online, two of the OEMs are MANN and Kitto.
I also could get a NAPA Gold locally, or a Baldwin, Denso, WIX, or MAHLE off Rockauto.
Any thoughts? Should I just stick with the Extra Guard that's been working?
I've been using these same filters since I got the car, but this forum has got me wondering if there's a better choice. The Fram website says to change the Extra Guard every 12k. But as you see my interval is longer. Fram offers the Ultra Premium for this engine, which says it's good for 40k/48mo. I like the sound of that, but it's not sold here in Canada.
I'm also thinking about the OEM filter. I would hope that it's suitable for the interval. I've never had one in my hands, but from what I can tell from pictures online, two of the OEMs are MANN and Kitto.
I also could get a NAPA Gold locally, or a Baldwin, Denso, WIX, or MAHLE off Rockauto.
Any thoughts? Should I just stick with the Extra Guard that's been working?
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