Originally Posted By: ecotourist
I change the spin on filter on my 2007 Honda Accord V6 every second change, as recommended by Honda. I use a good quality filter, either HAMP or Wix. That works out to once a year and about 15,000 km.
I also change the oil filter insert every second change on my 2000 BMW 528i. My reasoning is that the "normal" oil and filter change interval is about 25,000 km. And since I change the oil once a year at 7 - 10,000 km, the OEM filter should be good to the alternate change, which is still well under 25,000 km. These filters still look pristine after 2 years. I started off changing them every change but decided I was wasting money.
ecotourist
+1.
I'm going forward with this plan on my MINI, 7,500 miles oil, 15k miles filter.