Is this filter dirty?

Is it time to replace this filter? Dealer said it is wanted $46

 

Doesn't look too dirty, but it's well worn. I would replace it.

 

I recently got an OEM off Ebay for $26 and free s/h.

 

How many miles? What kind of driving conditions?

 

Doesn't look too bad yet. But see Post #4 above. How many miles ? What you want to also check is the cabin filter. It seems they collect dirt faster than the engine filter. LOL

 

10,401 miles and it's a year old. Just pavement driving.

 

parts.toyota sells them for $20

 

That's a good price!

 

Yes the catch is shipping but most of the time orders over $100 ship free.

 

A way to check air filters is to use a light up against it and see if you can see light on other side. On yours it looks like it has a PRE-FILTER on it that you may have to lift off of it if you can. If you see light it is okay.

 

Then it's a bit early according to the schedule. I wouldn't change it yet. Mine didn't look bad at 15k/ 1 year, but I had a lot of desert miles in fine sand, so I changed it.

 

It's a OEM Toyota filter, i've never had one with that filter thing on top....seems like it wouldn't let much air pass.

 

Yeah, the current Toyota parts don't have the prefilter. I tried to save my prefilter, but it was attached at too many places.

 

No. doesn't look dirty by the pics.

 

Looks like the OP's filter is good for another year, IMO. That white pre-filter on top of the filter was on my 21' 4R, And I seem to recall it was on the original filter on my 10' FJ Cruiser. (?) Maybe just the original filters that come with a new vehicle from the Factory have this added ?

 

I have replaced the original filter with the one above they both had that pre-filter. Part #

$31 17801-38051 Genuine Toyota - FJ CRUISER AIR FILTER NEW - 17801-38051

17801-38051

I always thought it was strange.

 

You can get away with it. But buy a new one so you have it, but if you compare you will replace it. lol

 

I have one on hand actually, it's hard to tell how dirty it is with that pre-filter it seems to be glued on, i have been buying all my filters etc from toyota directly on there website it's cheaper than the local dealer for some reason.

 

Looks good to go.

 

I’d replace it. That’s one of those cheap maintenance items. 20ish bucks. Piece of mind for me.

 

I replace my air filters at 10k/1 year in every car. It’s a negligible amount and improves the fuel economy.

 

I just took mine out this weekend to look at it at 15k and it looks about like that. Back in it went.

if you look in the book standard schedule is 30k I believe and severe service just says inspect at 15 and only replace if necessary.

 

It’s fine,