Another reason why I stick with OEM or wait for K&N to come out with their version. Plus you can't go wrong with staying OEM, after all they engineered that whole air box setup for that engine and likely knows what truly best for it.
Thanks for mentioning that, never checked my filters in 'real time' to gauge the condition of it. Always went by the manual.Generally when you cannot see the light from the sun passing thru the paper folds. But, most change it before that happens. Sometimes you can clean it with a compressor air hose nozzle. Blowing dirt out the same way it is laid on the surface.
Good choice.Used to be air filters were so cheaply priced you would change them because it was time . Our Dodge Journey has had the same filter for 3 years !! ( Cleaning it must help and we try to stay off gravel roads). Dealer finally said, starting to look dirty should change it next oil change ( 26 K ) on it now. Rather than pay $40 for throw away, I ordered the $70 K & N from Canadian Tire. Like others for the Trax, I will buy a K&N filter but will wait till company actually approves / manufactures one specifically for the Trax.