OEM service interval.
Not here!OEM service interval.
OEM service interval.
I drive about the same amount in my small suburb. I plan to change mine every 3 years / 10k miles. I believe that will be sooner than needed but a good compromise between dragging it out to the last minute and just hurriedly throwing money away.Mine is about 2 years old. I took it out last week and it doesn't look dirty on the bottom of it, but it was a bit dusty when I tapped it on something.
Would it be overkill to replace it once a year, even though I only drive it about 3500 miles a year, in mostly non dusty conditions?
Corner case...Not here!
I either:
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- Hold the filter up to the light (sunlight or shop light) to see the dirt in the pleats.
- Follow the maintenance schedule.
- Change it when this tells me it's time for a change (it takes longer than you think):
Wix 24801 - Air Filter Monitor - DieselWhat is that device?
Either follow the maintenance manual.... or consider installing a Filter Minder, so that changes are based on air restriction.Mine is about 2 years old. I took it out last week and it doesn't look dirty on the bottom of it, but it was a bit dusty when I tapped it on something.
Would it be overkill to replace it once a year, even though I only drive it about 3500 miles a year, in mostly non dusty conditions?
It depends. On cellulose filters, the holes are inconsistent. So depending on the dirt, the smaller holes may plug up before the bigger ones.Not only might it be overkill, but changing it too soon could work to your detriment. There are those who say that the accumulation of dirt on and in the filter enhances the filter's ability to, well, filter. I agree with that position. Of course, do your own research, consider all the factors involved, and decide what's right for you.