STP and Bosch Oil filters no longer good?!
09-04-2003, 08:50 PM
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STP and Bosch Oil filters no longer good?!
just stumbled on this.
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml
This site used to recommend STP and Bosch, but
now says that they are no longer any good. Totally
sux I just intall the STP filter on my tls.
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml
This site used to recommend STP and Bosch, but
now says that they are no longer any good. Totally
sux I just intall the STP filter on my tls.
10-05-2006, 06:05 PM
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Bump an old thread but Bosch is recently bought by Purolator and apparently changed the design from Champion Labs. That is a good news because Purolator design addresses the bypass valve concern shown in the study posted above.
The Bosch Premium outside looks like a copy of Purolator Pure One. Silicon anti-drain back valve, and square holes instead of round ones etc...
The Bosch Premium outside looks like a copy of Purolator Pure One. Silicon anti-drain back valve, and square holes instead of round ones etc...
10-05-2006, 10:03 PM
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What is it wit you and filters lately? 
10-05-2006, 11:26 PM
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I've grown immune to the influence of these "backyard oil filter studies." They provide little or no accurate information reflecting the true performance of oil filters.
Some filters will contain less media than others, but will still "meet" the OEM requirements through the usage of more advanced media.
All filters will meet/exceed OEM specifications, but some will barely meet it and others will far surpass it.
The oil filter serves less purpose than some people may try to tell you, especially after the initial wear-in period. Air Filter is equally, if not arguably more important.
I use the cheapest oil and filters in my cars.
Some filters will contain less media than others, but will still "meet" the OEM requirements through the usage of more advanced media.
All filters will meet/exceed OEM specifications, but some will barely meet it and others will far surpass it.
The oil filter serves less purpose than some people may try to tell you, especially after the initial wear-in period. Air Filter is equally, if not arguably more important.
I use the cheapest oil and filters in my cars.
10-06-2006, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TunedTL
Is there any rule in this forum that forbid member to talk about filter?
Just because some do not want to discuss it does not mean all members do not.
Just because some do not want to discuss it does not mean all members do not.
10-06-2006, 04:08 PM
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good oil filters will help filter debri from getting into your crankcase and eventually turning into sludge. the high media capacity of a filter the better IMO. I use Mobil 1, K&N or Puralator filters only. FRAM, stp and motorcraft are all sub-prime, IMO.
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10-06-2006, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SodaLuvr
I've grown immune to the influence of these "backyard oil filter studies." They provide little or no accurate information reflecting the true performance of oil filters.
Some filters will contain less media than others, but will still "meet" the OEM requirements through the usage of more advanced media.
All filters will meet/exceed OEM specifications, but some will barely meet it and others will far surpass it.
The oil filter serves less purpose than some people may try to tell you, especially after the initial wear-in period. Air Filter is equally, if not arguably more important.
I use the cheapest oil and filters in my cars.
Some filters will contain less media than others, but will still "meet" the OEM requirements through the usage of more advanced media.
All filters will meet/exceed OEM specifications, but some will barely meet it and others will far surpass it.
The oil filter serves less purpose than some people may try to tell you, especially after the initial wear-in period. Air Filter is equally, if not arguably more important.
I use the cheapest oil and filters in my cars.
FYI, Kragen has a online buy-one-get-one free coupon for Bosch until 10/14/06, you can test the filter out with a little more than $3 per filter.
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