Have used FRAM oil filters for 45 years, GMC trucks, VW, Honda, multiple Nissan trucks and never an issue all engines lasted till crashed or sold.
Pros: never an issue, long engine life
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Complete list of components: NOS Volkswagen: -pan gasket, Bosch oil filter
Pros: new oil filter
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I don't recommend Fram filters. I like Wix filters for budget and Quality.
Pros: budget and quality
After the A01's ceased production I moved to Bosch and Wix filters.
I don't have it all figured out, but whatever my mechanic tends to install causes the engine to run louder. The A01 filters were much quieter, even than A02.
Pros: A01 filter quieter
Cons: Mechanic's filter louder
Part number: A01
For example, a Wix XP filters out 99% of material, at 35 microns, however the standard Wix filter can filter out 95% of material at 23 microns. That means the "cheap" Wix filter captures materials that are approximately 35% smaller than the "expensive" filter.
Pros: captures smaller materials
Also, I would just use Fram ultra synthetic for 5k mile oil changes. It has 99% efficiency at 20 micron, so it’s fine, and its 20k mile rating is obviously more than enough for 5k mile oil changes.
Pros: 99% efficiency at 20 micron
Mileage: 5000 km
I personally use the Penzoil Euro 0w-30 that matches the VW spec. I buy Mann filters on Amazon, 2 for $20.
Pros: good price, meets VW spec
I have switched back and forth between Toyota 0W-16 with a Toyota oil filter and Mobil 1 0W-16 with a Mobil 1 oil filter. I have noticed no difference in performance, fuel mileage or metal wear between the two oils.
Pros: no difference in performance
Cons: less molybdenum
Mileage: 10000 km
I\u2019ve seen the same thing with MANN filters on my M54.
Cons: deformed, collapse
Vehicle:
BMW
I have pulled multiple K&n filters out that have looked a little bent like this. The smashed K&n is definitely shorter.
Cons: bent, smashed, shorter
Vehicle:
BMW
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