Opie Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Found out that the 2005+ Legacy's & Outbacks use the same air filtration filter as the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Several aftermarket filter companies make filters for the FJ Cruiser that don't list the Legacy/Outback, but they are the same. Usually quite a bit cheaper than the OEM filters. Purolator - C35516 Fram - CF10132 Beck/Arnley - 0422014
gianspi Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Cabin air filter or engine air filter? enough zip ties and duct tape will fix anything.
VtspecB Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Opie, always with the pertinent time/money saving tips! Loved the one on the pinks install. Thanks for the great work, as always. BTW - what happened to thel7.com?!? my vBGarage
SBT Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 As always, thanks Opie. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum -
rao Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Great info! Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT
VtspecB Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 My local shop carries Wix brand filters. You can verify it on there website http://www.wixfilters.com Wix - 24875 my vBGarage
Living Legacy Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 What about those that say you can just get a furnace filter and chop it up to size-and have a couple extra. Is this really a bad idea?
fishbone Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 It's not a bad idea at all, but I think these aftermarket solutions are more convenient I guess. As long as you cut it to size and it fits great without letting air pass around it, you should be OK with a furnace filter. 3M Filtrete are the best ones afaik. They have been reviewed all over the place and have come out ahead in terms of filtration. They last you 3 months in a house too and you'll be dusting less often They do cost though.
D_J Posted September 18, 2008 Posted September 18, 2008 Found out that the 2005+ Legacy's & Outbacks use the same air filtration filter as the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Several aftermarket filter companies make filters for the FJ Cruiser that don't list the Legacy/Outback, but they are the same. Usually quite a bit cheaper than the OEM filters. Purolator - C35516 Fram - CF10132 Beck/Arnley - 0422014 No gaps? Fits basically the same - as is???
fishbone Posted September 18, 2008 Posted September 18, 2008 The Purolator C35516 is listed on the Purolator site if you use the filter selector and put in Subaru Legacy. So I guess the secret is out So I guess that answers D_J's question. Good to know Opie, I would have never thought of looking and I was planning on cutting a 3M filter to size. The Purolator C35516 size is: Length: 8.46in Width: 8.46in Height: 0.76in
Opie Posted September 18, 2008 Author Posted September 18, 2008 No gaps? Fits basically the same - as is??? Is exactly the same...
D_J Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks for the tip, good job noticing that. I saw one of the Legacy GT vendors here charging $50 + shipping for an imported filter. These probably cost a lot less I'm sure. 2006 + models you don't have to disassemble the center console to get to it? You just have to drop the glove box?
VtspecB Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 I installed the aforementioned $27 Wix filter last night. 15 mins, perfect fit, it also appeared to be an exact OEM replacement (absolutely the same filter design). The stock one was of course very dirty after 30k. It only involved dropping the glove box. Removing the small cubby where the owners manual fits above the glove box made the job much easier. my vBGarage
SBT Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 What year is your car? From the registry number (023), I'd guess 2006 - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum -
VtspecB Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 yup, 06. Due to the price and accessability, this is a filter change I will be doing a bit more often, like every 10k ... it was really dirty, and I don't drive in a dusty environment. Up until now I just couldn't bring myself to pay the stealership 50 or 60 dollars for an OEM replacement. my vBGarage
VtspecB Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks again to Opie for alerting us to the options available! my vBGarage
SBT Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 it was really dirty, and I don't drive in a dusty environment. Given your locale, wouldn't doubt that a lot of that is pollen and airborne biologics. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum -
fishbone Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 I gotta ask you guys, why not just cut a 3M furnace filter to size? You pay around the same price for their top of the line but you get at least 4 filters out of it, depending on how big you buy it. I'm not criticizing your buying decision, I'm just wondering if I'm missing something about this trick since I haven't done it myself. After having seen mine replaced twice, I'd certainly replace it once a year or about 16 thousand miles or so.
VtspecB Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 I don't think you are missing anything, I think it is a matter of preference and ability to do a perfect trimming job on the 3M ... I haven't seen the 3M filter, however the fiber structure of the OEM one and the replacement one seem designed very specifically to allow both maximum air flow and maximum filtration. my vBGarage
fishbone Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 I somehow doubt our cars need to blow more air at a higher velocity than my huge furnace Matter of fact, looking at the OEM it's pretty darn coarse and I still get a fine layer of dust in my car.
Opie Posted September 19, 2008 Author Posted September 19, 2008 I'd rather get something that fits, than have to rig something...especially when the aftermarkets are only $12
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