Originally Posted By: CT8
The filter is not close to needing replacement. But you got your moneys worth out of it.
This. I personally prefer to change my filters out a little early. Filters are cheap, so I might as well drop a new one in and not have to worry about it. 2 yrs/30k miles, you got your moneys worth out of the filter, so drop in a new one and replace it in 2 years.