aFe Dry Filter | Hummer H3 | Oil-Free Washable Air Filters

The aFe dry filter ( aFe Power Pro Dry S ) is an excellent alternative to disposable air filters. I chose this filter for my Hummer H3 due to the ability to wash and re-use the filter without any oils or chemicals. This thing is awesome! aFe Power makes amazing products and is a great solution to eliminate the risk of contaminating the mass airflow sensor with oil, which reportedly happens with K&N air filters.
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[@GrandmaDebo]

🥺 please pleaseeee don't stop making your H3 Hummer videos! You've helped me so much!💜

[@H3Humper]

I will keep them coming! Thank you for your supportive words 😎

[@lil_raj]

Keep making the quality h3 vids bro, maybe u can make one on installing Bluetooth onto the factory radio unit

[@H3Humper]

I appreciate your encouragement! I would love to find a method to add bluetooth to the factory head unit. There used to be a straightforward way, but the parts are difficult to find now. I'll keep your idea in mind.

[@darlenemontoya7871]

I just purchased a Hummer H3 2006 it's also White. So your videos are very helpful. I have to say she is stunning

[@H3Humper]

Nice purchase, and welcome aboard 😎 Hopefully some of these videos can be of help to you

[@jayjoleee7099]

Glad to see your hummer still kicking, my cranked out on me but I’m in the process of buying another. These trucks are easy to fix and very reliable

[@H3Humper]

Thank you, Jay! Sorry to hear about your loss! What happened to it?

[@jayjoleee7099]

@@H3Humper my fuel line were scrapped up on the bottom due to snow (I live in NY🥴) and mechanics really never diagnosed them so they started digging and messed the car up more! I was so upset because I’m seeing people get to 400,000 miles and I only had 237,000 my car was in great condition besides the fuel leak.

[@Cullen_O]

@@jayjoleee7099 I’m up in Canada and the salt is brutal on vehicles, hope you got your new Hummer man

[@لستغافل]

I want to ask you a question. Is it a 6-cylinder engine, Trailblazers, or is it a 5-cylinder Hummer h3?

[@H3Humper]

Hello, it is a 5 cylinder H3

[@xrumba]

Thanks for the video.. I will be getting this filter today :) ... Do you still have your hummer? You haven't upload anything lately. Hope you ok!

[@H3Humper]

My pleasure! 🙏 the round filter was a bit of a hassle to wrestle on their haha. Hopefully yours goes on smoothly. I sold my H3 but do still have several H3 videos to edit. I've been working on some other life projects and such, which has taken up time. I recently bought a Suburban for the increase in cargo space and I actually get better fuel economy with it. I'll likely be posting some overlanding or repair videos of that in the future.

[@mehmoodiqbalaziz]

Hello dear Good day Dear can you please share a video showing the heater core hose connections As i bought h3 and unfortunately the heater core is bypassed and all the hoses are removed from engine

[@conditionsofflow2419]

Like your videos. I started watching them since I’m in the market for an H3. Is it true the H3 does not have a cabin air filter? Wouldn’t make sense why they didn’t make them with cabin air filters. Do you know why?

[@H3Humper]

Hello and welcome to the channel! I do believe what you've heard is true. Unfortunately, the cabin actual fills with dust quite quickly offroading in my experience. I may have read about a person trying to add a cabin filter but do not recall where or if it was for a different vehicle. If you decide to make one, let me know! I'm interesting in adding one to future H3's, as well. If manufacturers chose to exclude cabin filters, I imagine it was due to development budget. The H3 shares a decent amount of components with the Colorado/Canyon trucks, which are "lower-end" in the sense of receiving mainly basic attention from a luxury standpoint.

[@scottreasons4746]

Hello my fellow H3 friend!! I'm replacing the 4L60 transmission in my 2006 H3 Hummer and I'm having difficulty finding a good video on it. If possible could you please reply with a link to H3 transmission removal weather it be a video or a blog or page. I would be so very greatful!!

[@donp2474]

I appreciate your videos and I am learning lots. I have a question though….is it ok to upgrade my oil to to 10-W30 or will it cause harm to the engine?

[@H3Humper]

I'm happy to know the videos have been helpful! I would not recommend straying from the factory recommendation of 5W-30. The bearings are designed for the recommended viscosity, meaning they lubricate metal on metal bearings with very small gaps for the oil to create a lubricating surface between the spinning crank shaft and the piston rods. Changing the viscosity of oil changes the oils ability to lubricate, which could cause damage. Would it hurt it? Likely not. Would it work better? Definitely not if the engine was designed for something different.

[@raytorres4442]

Thanks so much for making all this videos ; they are very helpful. Hopefully you or some one has an answer for my hummer problem. I have a 2006 Hummer H3 and the ignition switch fuse keeps blowing up has this happened to anyone? Thank so much.

[@H3Humper]

I'm happy to know you have found the videos to be helpful! If a fuse keeps blowing, it is a strong indicator of a wire or circuit shorting out leading to an amperage higher than the fuse can handle (effectively blowing the fuse to protect it from bigger problems). I would verify the proper amperage fuse is in the fuse holder for the ignition system. After, I recommend inspecting wires to find freyed or bare wires, especially in the harness, including the ignition switch circuit. I would start in the cab and check for maybe spliced wiring or other aftermarket changes, which could be a spot where wiring issues can be introduced.

[@scottreasons4746]

Hey how have you been man haven't seen a new video in a while I hope you're doing good!!

[@H3Humper]

Things are going well on my end! How are you doing? I had some life changes happen but more content to come 😎

[@scottreasons4746]

@@H3Humper glad to hear back just wanted to check in and see how you are doing. I replaced the transmission in my H3 in May amd right now I have to replace the ac heater fan motor I have to fix an exhaust manifold leak I need to do the plugs and replace the two front tires. Oh yeah my hood struts are shot and my rear window wiper assembly is broke. The list goes on it never ends but I love my H3 lol

[@Cullen_O]

Hey 👋🏻 thanks again for all the great H3 content, was wondering if you’ve encountered an issues I’m having,,, Proud and happy owner of a 2008 H3 3.7 5 Cyl,,,,,So first cold start of the day or siting awhile, it fires up fine but almost stalls right out 45-50% of the time, after she’s warm it barely does it but still happens warm. I’m usually expecting it when it’s the first start of the day , I’ve done new plugs,valve timing solenoid, clean out air box, new air filter, new coils, cleaned throttle body nice, new MAF, it has a new battery and alternator just three months old lol,,, I’m about to do up and downstream O2 sensors but it that doesn’t work I’m at a loss and almost out of money 💸 lol🤷🏻‍♂️

[@H3Humper]

My pleasure! 🙏 Any check engine codes or other symptoms? Also, do you have a code scanner with live fuel trim data?

[@Cullen_O]

@@H3Humper H3 Humper lol love your videos brother feel kinda like I’ve entered into the club if H3 Hummers lol I’ve gone further with this vehicle into repairs and DIY maintenance than any other vehicle before:) it’s going great (so far) lol, so ya that didn’t work out too well with the O2 sensors swap out,,, I ended up towing it to GM cuz I cut the upstream wire trying to get it out,,, no luck,,, even my local GM dealer couldn’t get it out and we ended up calling in a Bolt Extractor to come into their shop and do it,,,, so $650 all together to change out sensors and she is still chugging at coke start sometimes,,, I with I had all those testers and tuners but then again I’d have no idea how to use them,,, your knowledge on that is pretty impressive, I like the one where you can change your rpm and gear ratio

[@Cullen_O]

I did have a P0300 code saying cylinder misfire but I figured it was caused by the same problem,,, I’ll have to keep on it,,, right now I’m going on day two straight changing out my stock light to LED 🙄 lol think I got it figured out but it’s a loooong job,,, no adapters or proper adapters,,, all McGyver style lol but it’ll be sound work,,,, you gotta see this H3 man,,, she’s a beauty 😍

[@305-Dinguez]

Hi, hows the filter holding up since you recorded this video? Thanks

[@H3Humper]

Hello there, the filter held up well with maybe 5,000 miles on it so far.

[@JamessLuner-wi2qs]

@@H3Humper Have you noticed any more dust past the filter compared to the OEM filter?

[@jorgeandrade2997]

Hey man, I hope you are doing ok. Missing your videos

[@H3Humper]

Hello Jorge, I appreciate your concern! Life has been a bit of a roller coasters, but things have been going pretty well for the most part. How are you doing? I have a bunch of video content but haven't edited in quite a while. I need to get on it, though. Thank you for your motivation 🙏

[@mikevanhouten1584]

Do you leave the top off or on with this filter?

[@H3Humper]

I keep the top on, otherwise it would be pulling in hot air from the engine bay. 🤓

[@gabrieltrevino8212]

I didn't find an option on your channel to send a personal message, so I'm just gonna ask if you know if hummers have a pcv valve?

[@H3Humper]

Hello Gabriel, the 3.5L/3.7L H3 engine has a PCV-like point in the camshaft cover. I have seen people disassemble and clean the spot (it is where the PCV hose nipple exits the camshaft/valve cover).

[@gabrieltrevino8212]

@@H3Humper ok found I thank you

[@alakrang.7775]

Hello… do you have any video where you show how to replace the starter? I have to do it this week! 😒

[@H3Humper]

Sorry to hear about your starter going bad! I do not have a video showing how to do it specifically, but my "intake manifold removal" video will be helpful. Once you get the intake manifold and associated parts off, then the starter is just below it near the firewall. Then you can disconnected the wires and replace the starter. Here is a very long video of a guy who replaces the starter on an H3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIi4knxqrK-sqtk

[@alakrang.7775]

@@H3Humper but the video I saw the guy took off the serpentine belt and the alternator… do you think I need to do that too?

[@H3Humper]

@@alakrang.7775 Yes, the serpentine belt and alternator must be removed in order to take off the intake manifold. Along with the intake baffle, throttle body, tranny dipstick mount, PCV hoses, and associated wiring harnesses.

[@alisonsorto1231]

I see that you’ve done many repairs on your hummer. May you could help me out with an issue I have. I’ve recently replaced the water pump and thermostat but the temperature still raises between the 3/4 and 1/2 line while sitting and back down to 1/2 while driving. Any thoughts on what it could be?

[@H3Humper]

Hello Alison, the calibration of the temperature gauge on the H3's display higher than what one may expect in most vehicles. To verify your H3 is operating within normal temp. specifications, plug a scan tool in with ECT (engine coolant temp.) displayed on the scan tool. The range should vary between 198°F and 225°F per the factory service manual. The likely cause of the variation between drive and idle temperatures are forced flow through the radiator while driving. The clutch-style cooling fan mounted to the engine spins as fast as the engine is driving it. When the engine is at higher RPM's, the fan will be pulling more air through leading to increased cooling (in addition to the air forced through due to traveling at speed). At idle, the clutch-style fan does not pull much air through the radiator, which leads to an acceptable and normal increase in engine temperature. I converted my H3 to have a two-speed electric fan from an old Ford Taurus. This would be one way to strengthen the cooling capabilities of your H3 at lower RPM. Based on the information you provided, I believe all of your cooling system is working properly. I wish the gauge displayed a 1/4 less for its readings because it would seem more "normal."

[@alisonsorto1231]

@@H3Humper Thank you! I’d have to be plugging in the scanner to see the temperature.

[@alisonsorto1231]

@@H3Humper I just check the OBD and when the car is sitting it’s at 207° and driving it’s at 203°.

[@H3Humper]

@@alisonsorto1231 and what is the ambient air temperature outside where you're at?

[@alisonsorto1231]

@@H3Humper about 67°

[@eastommiller7276]

Ok

[@chaverria]

Do you have a problem with oil in the resonator?

[@H3Humper]

I did. I believe it is due to a clogged PCV system, causing oil vapor to be pulled into the resonator from the camshaft cover.

[@chaverria]

@@H3Humper How did you end up fixing this? I've dealt with oil in the resonator for years...but finally this past couple months...I was having all these codes and changed every sensor/plugs/coil packs ect.... and it turned out to be oil build up in the resonator throwing everything off.

[@H3Humper]

Here's a quick description of the PCV system for a visual on how to address the issue: 1. air should be drawn from the resonator into the camshaft cover on the passenger side via the hose on the bottom of the resonator and continues to draw out of the camshaft cover and into the intake manifold via the line from the driver-side of camshaft cover. The fitting on the intake manifold can easily get clogged. In such a situation, the air no longer is pulled through the proper direction, and now flows from the the camshaft cover and up into the resonator. This causes oil to build up in the resonator as well as gunking up the throttle body and so on. The other points at which the system gets clogged is under the PCV hose nipples on the camshaft cover. I think the intended design was to prevent oil vapors from leaving the camshaft cover and entering the intake, but they get clogged and can cause this same issue. Once the clogs are addressed, the resonator would no longer take air in through the resonator-side pcv hose, completely eliminating oil entering into the resonator. An oil-catch-can can be installed between the driver's side camshaft cover and the PCV connection onto the intake manifold. This prevents oil vapor from being pulled into the intake manifold (helping prevent gunky valve build up).

[@oswaldgarcia32]

Hey bro I have a question my 2006 h3 is currently having an issue where in idle the rpms fluctuate and at times dies but starts right away. In the highway it's fine runs good, can you help me out any advice what it could be? The engine light is not on

[@H3Humper]

Hey there 😎 What is the check engine code?

[@oswaldgarcia32]

@@H3Humper it doesn't throw an engine code all the time, when it does it's p0300 for random misfire. I put new spark plugs, new coils, cleaned the TB with new gasket, replaced gasket on intake manifold, k&n sent me a replacement air filter for my cold air intake system. I also replaced both O2 sensors and cleaned the MAF sensor after watching your videos but I can't figure what's causing rpms to fluctuate at idle and then drop and die but when running it's smooth any help you can give me would be great thanks.

[@H3Humper]

@@oswaldgarcia32 Dang, sounds like a pain to figure out! Does it have the original engine? Has it behaved this way since you bought it?

[@oswaldgarcia32]

No when I bought it it was fine this started maybe a month ago and I can't figure it out. Yes it's the original engine with 140k miles

[@zerocool8860]

keep up the good work, if you are ever on hummer forums check out my 07 build thread!

[@H3Humper]

Thank you! Feel free to reply with your link and I'll check out your thread!

[@mikhaildemyanenko379]

🤔 interesting, make review of intake after 10k miles.

[@H3Humper]

Good idea 🤓 I will!

[@abdallaabdiaziiz9981]

Can you tell me disadvantage of this car Hummer H3

[@H3Humper]

Hello Abdalla, I think some disadvantages would be increased likelihood of being broken into, relatively poor fuel economy, and not very spacious inside. Mechanical disadvantages would be some minor things!