Post Your Latest CAF Change!
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2020 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Out: Champ/Lube-Finer CAF from Rock Auto. - it was approximately 10-12k miles ago and was last replaced over a year ago. Filter was loaded enough to make a noticeable difference in AC cooling performance.
In: Generic filter from a cheap 3-Pack from Amazon. Almost identical to the one removed though the new one has zero markings on it. I suspect getting this filter out will be a pain due to the slight difference in the retainer notch. Media pleats were similar, etc. I won't sweat it much because I got 3 for $20.
Here's a link (I make zero dollars, just trying to be helpful) to the 3-pack if any Mazda 3, 6, or CX-5 owners want cheap CAFs.
This is the old filter from when I swapped it today; about 3-400 miles ago, I took it out to inspect it (and then ordered new filters) and knocked the leaves and debris out. All the crap collected in the pleats in the last ~2 weeks. 1-year or 10-12k miles seems to be the running average since I moved to the STL area in 2014. My Kia Sorento would be filthy in ~10k miles too.
Out: Champ/Lube-Finer CAF from Rock Auto. - it was approximately 10-12k miles ago and was last replaced over a year ago. Filter was loaded enough to make a noticeable difference in AC cooling performance.
In: Generic filter from a cheap 3-Pack from Amazon. Almost identical to the one removed though the new one has zero markings on it. I suspect getting this filter out will be a pain due to the slight difference in the retainer notch. Media pleats were similar, etc. I won't sweat it much because I got 3 for $20.
Here's a link (I make zero dollars, just trying to be helpful) to the 3-pack if any Mazda 3, 6, or CX-5 owners want cheap CAFs.
This is the old filter from when I swapped it today; about 3-400 miles ago, I took it out to inspect it (and then ordered new filters) and knocked the leaves and debris out. All the crap collected in the pleats in the last ~2 weeks. 1-year or 10-12k miles seems to be the running average since I moved to the STL area in 2014. My Kia Sorento would be filthy in ~10k miles too.
Factory 2021 Valeo CAF in a 2021 Jetta, about 10k on it
In went a Continental branded CAF
Much better
Fram True Air. It was the only option at Walmart. Not complaining. Apparently True Air is made of N95 material. Whatever.....
2009 Honda CR-V EX AWD, replaced old MicroGard 3047 cabin air filter with same.
Was the factory Denso a carbon activated or paper only?
The one on my Highlander is paper. EP Auto is charcoal and about 1/5 of the price of the Denso charcoal through the dealership
Carbon.
Replaced the CAF in my 19 Impreza after ~12 months. The old was a carbon TCY and with the 12 months but low miles it had some debris but not a lot. Used a Bosch HEPA. So far, the whole 20 seconds I used it I didn't detect any reduction in air flow.
2019 Mazda CX-5 @ 29,500.
One year exactly (5,000 mi. on CAF). I wanted to see what one year's service would look like.
Not dirty at all. Not worth photographing.
I installed a new one and washed the old one.
A friend will get the 99.8% pristine old one tomorrow.
She doesn't even know CAFs exist.
Being a 2016, hers could be 7-8 years old.
One year exactly (5,000 mi. on CAF). I wanted to see what one year's service would look like.
Not dirty at all. Not worth photographing.
I installed a new one and washed the old one.
A friend will get the 99.8% pristine old one tomorrow.
She doesn't even know CAFs exist.
Being a 2016, hers could be 7-8 years old.
Just swapped out the one in our 2021 Camry. I should write that down in the logbook, forgot to do that, so I don't know offhand how long it's been there. Wasn't bad though.
Am excited, my 2021 Corolla takes the same filter! ok excited is a bit too strong of a term, but it's nice from an inventory perspective.
Am excited, my 2021 Corolla takes the same filter! ok excited is a bit too strong of a term, but it's nice from an inventory perspective.
The OE Honda filters must use a more efficient media than many aftermarket replacements. I have found the Honda filters to load up more quickly.
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2015 Chevy Silverado LT. It’s a company truck that I inherited when my boss retired. The cabin filter definitely had seen better days and had a mouse house in it. The truck had a 138,600 miles on it when the cabin filter was changed. Also had the truck detailed, which made a world of difference.
Out: Possibly the factory filter
In: Fram TrueAir CV11809
old filter
after being detailed
Out: Possibly the factory filter
In: Fram TrueAir CV11809
old filter
after being detailed
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Just changed a year old Bosch HEPA out for a Hengst. Decided to try non-HEPA and non-charcoal to see if I like that better.
The Hengst fitment is very good, and based on construction alone I would recommend them to others. First product of theirs I've ever used.
Just changed a year old Bosch HEPA out for a Hengst. Decided to try non-HEPA and non-charcoal to see if I like that better.
The Hengst fitment is very good, and based on construction alone I would recommend them to others. First product of theirs I've ever used.
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