Honda OE filter at 30k miles.

[Sayjac]

Honda OE for 3.5L engine next to Carquest Blue Premium replacement. I normally go with OEM AF, but my local dealer (newish owner) has ridiculous pricing on parts. Way above top Honda retail. AAP had 20% off code no minimum a while back so grabbed an AF and couple CQ Blue oil filters. To my eye, OE doesn't look all that dirty. That said, ~30k miles seems a good interval in my experience.

 

[himemsys]

I get genuine Honda air filters on Amazon for reasonable prices.

 

[Lubener]

Mileage really doesn't mean much with air filters. It's longevity depends on air conditions. Under ideal conditions, it can go much longerthan 30k.It doesn't look that bad. A couple smacks on the fender and I would put it back in the airbox.

 

[Chris142]

You must not have much dust in your area? Ours get plugged and restricted after just a few thousand miles.

 

[Sayjac]

Mileage really doesn't mean much with air filters. It's longevity depends on air conditions. Under ideal conditions, it can go much longerthan 30k.It doesn't look that bad. A couple smacks on the fender and I would put it back in the airbox.

Being a long-time viewer/reader of this subforum I well understand and appreciate those comments. As the linked thread* shows, I have posted similar thoughts before, referencing members JOD and Jim Allen. As can be seen that one looked pretty loaded at only 5k more miles. Ideally and being hard core, I'd install a filter minder. But, with AFs I'm neither.

As for using OEM, mostly it's been something I've done, but as the link also shows I'm not stuck on it. I did find a Cali dealer on ebay that had reasonable price, but the AAP 20% off CQ Premium made it a moot point. No need to wait on shipping either.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/new-denso-vs-used-honda-oem.354881/

 

[Hall]

~30k miles seems a good interval in my experience.

Mileage really doesn't mean much with air filters.

Yeap, the environment is really all that matters. Where you drive, where you park, etc are what impacts air filters (including cabin).

 

[WobblyElvis]

%90 of the dirt that passes through an air filter happens during the first %10 of it's use. Best not to change it more than necessary.

 

[Glenda W.]

How do you feel the quality is on the CQP?

 

[Sayjac]

How do you feel the quality is on the CQP?

What I could tell, looked/looks pretty good. The seal looked to be high quality, and media good too. I think it will work fine. ~$11 less than the OEM MSRP, if one can find it for that.

 

[Oliveoil2]

%90 of the dirt that passes through an air filter happens during the first %10 of it's use. Best not to change it more than necessary.

This^^ the longer you run an air filter (up to a point, air restriction valve is helpful) the better the filtration. I’m a 60-80+k on my filters.

 

[MetalSlug]

I just drop in another frame ultra air filter on my Honda civic, old filter was about 3 years old.

 

[barkingspider]

I agree 30K miles is a good time to change the AF

 

[Lubener]

I agree 30K miles is a good time to change the AF

A visual examination is a better indicator for air filter replacement , not mileage.

 

[fantastic]

Air filters are an interesting topic. I agree, our air filters have come a long way and last much longer than they used to. But, there are a lot of variables to consider, such as the quality of the filter, so this isn’t always true. That being said, I think 30K on this size filter probably was the end of its life. However, Some people say if it’s not full of leaves and bugs, just keep running it.

Well, your pictures show there are some very small particles that have really darkened the entire filter over your mileage versus a brand-new one. You went with an OEM this time and in my opinion, you can’t go wrong with an OEM unless there are known issues with that filter. Overall, good notes, presentation, and good run. Nice work.