Ok I should probably start by saying I way over maintain my vehicles. I have a 2014 Trax Lt with 10,500 km (6562 miles) on it. I recently did my first oil change early (9,700 km)at the local Chevy dealership as the first four are free.
I also wanted to change my air filter and cabin air filter (yes I know it's not necessary again I am anal lol) So I checked the price at the dealership and the air filter was $75 and the cabin air filter was $45. I then went to Canadian Tire and purchased a Fram cabin air filter and a Fram air filter. The cabin air filters were very similar with no concerns but not so with the air filter. I will not buy Fram again. I have attached pictures. There are way less pleats in the filter which of course lets more dirt and crap through the filter. The Fram filter feels cheaper and looks cheap in my opinion compared to the original Chevy filter. I just wanted to share my thoughts on this. I am hoping that K&N will soon make a washable filter for the Trax.
I also wanted to change my air filter and cabin air filter (yes I know it's not necessary again I am anal lol) So I checked the price at the dealership and the air filter was $75 and the cabin air filter was $45. I then went to Canadian Tire and purchased a Fram cabin air filter and a Fram air filter. The cabin air filters were very similar with no concerns but not so with the air filter. I will not buy Fram again. I have attached pictures. There are way less pleats in the filter which of course lets more dirt and crap through the filter. The Fram filter feels cheaper and looks cheap in my opinion compared to the original Chevy filter. I just wanted to share my thoughts on this. I am hoping that K&N will soon make a washable filter for the Trax.
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