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So how many years do you think these filters were used before I changed them?
I know it probably depends a bit on where you live, but still...
These are the ones I replaced after purchasing my 2013 DB9 a few years back.
These are the ones after my 2 year service this week.
The cabin filters are carbon infused so they are not white when new.
I know it probably depends a bit on where you live, but still...
These are the ones I replaced after purchasing my 2013 DB9 a few years back.
These are the ones after my 2 year service this week.
The cabin filters are carbon infused so they are not white when new.
Watch air filter bingo on the Bamford Rose page on YouTube! I did and then I checked mine, which is why my car goes to Bamford Rose for servicing.
My car had is a 2012 car, with both Aston Martin and so called specialist stamps. Yet they were dated 2012 and this was in 2024, with roughly 50,000 miles. They looked disgusting!
https://youtu.be/sow3j_UnLxo?si=b_3QAyUx44aWyaPF
John
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My car had is a 2012 car, with both Aston Martin and so called specialist stamps. Yet they were dated 2012 and this was in 2024, with roughly 50,000 miles. They looked disgusting!
https://youtu.be/sow3j_UnLxo?si=b_3QAyUx44aWyaPF
John
Surely, the air filters will have the date of manufacture on them, not the date of installation? I doubt the supplier will rotate their stock like a supermarket so the oldest are the first to be sold.
Unless the fitter actually writes on the filter the fitting date, the filter could easily be on the dealers shelf for years.
There is also no proof that the previous owner didnt just request minor services at the time due to cost or mileage considerations.
The only way to really check servicing integrity, is to inspect any documented service history with invoices for parts and labour shown.
The filters will show contamination from mileage and driving conditions rather than time also.
Unless the fitter actually writes on the filter the fitting date, the filter could easily be on the dealers shelf for years.
There is also no proof that the previous owner didnt just request minor services at the time due to cost or mileage considerations.
The only way to really check servicing integrity, is to inspect any documented service history with invoices for parts and labour shown.
The filters will show contamination from mileage and driving conditions rather than time also.
I bought an old Honda Crv as a dog car . It's 15 years old. I checked the air filter in an airbox. It had been turned into a mouse house , fully converted to mouse bedding along with mouse family. When I took the top off the box it made me jump out of my skin .
I had driven the car about 250 miles before I checked it .
I had driven the car about 250 miles before I checked it .
8Tech said:
Surely, the air filters will have the date of manufacture on them, not the date of installation? I doubt the supplier will rotate their stock like a supermarket so the oldest are the first to be sold.
Unless the fitter actually writes on the filter the fitting date, the filter could easily be on the dealers shelf for years.
There is also no proof that the previous owner didnt just request minor services at the time due to cost or mileage considerations.
The only way to really check servicing integrity, is to inspect any documented service history with invoices for parts and labour shown.
The filters will show contamination from mileage and driving conditions rather than time also.
Hi,Unless the fitter actually writes on the filter the fitting date, the filter could easily be on the dealers shelf for years.
There is also no proof that the previous owner didnt just request minor services at the time due to cost or mileage considerations.
The only way to really check servicing integrity, is to inspect any documented service history with invoices for parts and labour shown.
The filters will show contamination from mileage and driving conditions rather than time also.
Yeah, I have some consideration and agreement in what you’ve said, regarding manufacturing date and replacement date. I wondered it myself. However, filters sitting on the shelf for over 10 years and the state of the ones in my car and that I have seen in others, leads me to believe they simply just have not been changed.
My car has near perfect service history, completed every year (within the odd month or 2) and is currently on 60k. I also have the last 5 years documented service receipts, including major services (before me) that would make your eyes water.
The car was last serviced at Bamford Rose. I recently had to remove air box to send a head light off for repair. To Bamford Rose’s credit, the filters were replaced and YES they even dated them.
John
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