How often to change ac and engine filter?
#1
Pole Position
Thread Starter
How often to change ac and engine filter?
Filter is cheap and takes minutes to change. Dealer charges stupid amounts to change.
Is it overkill to change every 6 months or 5k miles?
Is it overkill to change every 6 months or 5k miles?
#4
Pole Position
I buy the filters on line and both take less then five minutes to change. We both drive about 12-15,000 miles a year so I change our's once a year right after pollen season is over. At six months, I will take both filters out and hit them with a leaf blower.
Last edited by Freds430; 07-17-20 at 03:44 AM.
#5
Intermediate
I don't know if the filters were changed at 5000 miles, but they were changed at 10000 miles. It is not a big deal to change yourself. The cabin filter might not need to be changed at even 10000 miles. It all depends on the driving environment, and if super clean air in the cabin is important to an individual. In the old days, I don't even know when they were changed. It was totally random. If your are rolling around with the windows down, then what is the difference. Seems like a gimmick to me to sell more cabin filters.
#7
Lexus Test Driver
5K is overkill for sure no matter how dusty the area might be.
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First time I hear the cabin filter being referred to as an AC or pollen filter. All air coming from the fan blower, whether via the AC or heater core goes through the cabin filter. And it traps more contaminants then just pollen. It's longevity is contingent on the air quality it filters. Oil filter longevity is along similar lines. If you drive under Special Operating Conditions (tow, race, off-road, etc...) , then replacing the oil filter at 5K, or less, would be a good idea. The best way to help decide when to change the oil filter is to get your oil analyzed and add the TBN option as that is an indicator of how many miles are left based on the oil's ability to neutralize acidic contaminants. Oil test kits average $25+, but right know, amazon has the Wix kit for less than $13. That's a very good price.
#12
Lexus Test Driver
First time I hear the cabin filter being referred to as an AC or pollen filter. All air coming from the fan blower, whether via the AC or heater core goes through the cabin filter. And it traps more contaminants then just pollen. It's longevity is contingent on the air quality it filters. Oil filter longevity is along similar lines. If you drive under Special Operating Conditions (tow, race, off-road, etc...) , then replacing the oil filter at 5K, or less, would be a good idea. The best way to help decide when to change the oil filter is to get your oil analyzed and add the TBN option as that is an indicator of how many miles are left based on the oil's ability to neutralize acidic contaminants. Oil test kits average $25+, but right know, amazon has the Wix kit for less than $13. That's a very good price.
#13
I change both cabin and engine filters yearly.
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Results of Inspection When Recall Done
Recently went to my dealer to perform the recall on the front door handles. Whole job took about an hour to do.
They did a rather comprehensive inspection of my vehicle, all at no cost. They indicated that the air filter, cabin filter, and wipers need attention. My almost 2 year old RX has about 11k miles on it. I see no problem with the wipers when it rains. Those other filters are not maintenance items as yet.
What do you think?
They did a rather comprehensive inspection of my vehicle, all at no cost. They indicated that the air filter, cabin filter, and wipers need attention. My almost 2 year old RX has about 11k miles on it. I see no problem with the wipers when it rains. Those other filters are not maintenance items as yet.
What do you think?