nipper Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 2019 Outback. Since it was a lease I imagine its never been changed. Looking at prices they range from 6.00 to 24.00 ish. Is there any brand we prefer? Ive already laughed at the febreeze ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 considering we didn't do too badly without them for 90+ years, I'd either get the cheapest, fab one from some kinda filter material (did that a coupla times back when there weren't aftermarket choices) or do without. If you suffer excessively from mold, pollen or other allergens, you may of course need to shop carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) for 90 years I sneezed my head off in spring Edited March 21, 2021 by nipper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 I just poked around under the hood today. 4cyl engine in a 6cyl engine space, lots of room. Low on coolant which makes me wonder how well this car was prepped. Air cleaner is clean. Oil filter looks like it has been changed in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 coolant low in radiator or overflow? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I've gotten aftermarket, some come in packs of two or multiples for a good price, but not for 2015+ and they fit fine, but i don't recall brand or them being notably bad. Try one and compared it to the (likely) OEM one you remove and see how they compare. I find it very unlikely a car cabin is sealed off enough for a filter to significantly improve on the conditioned, non allergenic space except in very limited (physical, environmental, physiological) circumstances. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 have to agree with ido - that filter is more about keeping debris out of the fan than anything else. I live on a gravel road.. and even with all windows up and car closed up tight, the very fine dust that gets stirred up by passing traffic finds its way into the car. there is no way to stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/20/2021 at 10:37 AM, nipper said: Ive already laughed at the febreeze ones. Febreze makes my eyes water and makes me sneeze. I'd pass on them too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 If Mahle makes them, theyd be ok. Just istn't a critical item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/22/2021 at 12:24 AM, 1 Lucky Texan said: coolant low in radiator or overflow? Yes. I read the boards and it seems like this is a common thing for new subarus, they dont check it. he last owner (from reading her gps history) and the wiff of perfume was of the get in and drive set to the restaurants and casinos. I need to check the oil changes next. Topping it off by a pint its much happier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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