[encantotom]

steve w. i agree with you.

there is nothing magical about air filters. they are dirty or they are not. all of the indicators and mileage numbers etc are just ways to be reminded of when to change it and that it is likely dirty based on the experience of the manufacturer and it requires changing. i personally dont believe that you change an air filter like this on time alone and not use. i guess if the filter was 15 years old it could be deterioating, but it is dirt that it filters and being plugged is the reason for changing it before it sucks dirt into your turbo and engine. ya dont want that so you want to err on the side of caution, but not throw money away either.

common sense prevails here.

steve ward monitors his use and knows when to change it by knowing his usage, mileage and the filter minder.

i assure you if for some reason he spent a lot of time driving on dirty dusty roads that he would check it more and change it more.

my two cents worth and i am sticking to it (wallys line)

tom