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[Note: Bosch has several models only Distance Plus is considered]
If you are do-it-yourselfer, K&N is most convenient (nut to remove, mark to rotate the last 3/4 turn). If you are a racing enthusiast, Mobil can withstand the max pressure (615 psi, Bosch 500 psi very close behind). If you are interested in changing filter as late as possible, Bosch holds the max contaminants (29.1g, Mobil 28g). If you want max engine protection, Bosch is 99.9% efficient (Mobil 99.2%)
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Having cut open many different of my filters, The The Distance plus certainly can hold it's own. It's media (the folds in the filter and the thickness of the filter itself) is quite impressive, so when they say it holds 3 times the dirt, i can believe them.Comes with all your standard features, PTFE valve, thicker metal housing
K&N makes filters with a bolt on the bottom, but its not that much more convenient, as all you need to do to unscrew the filter is have dry hands/gloves and a moderate grip to unwrench it (supposing you dont overtorque your oil filters). But if arm strength isnt as up to par, then the K&N is not a bad filter
The 99% filtration ratings you have to look more closely, as they are not all rated the same, some manufacturers use bigger microns to up the rating percentages.
Some guys do a filter change along with an oil change every time, and to those people a good mobil 1 fitler would work fine, as the extra money for these filters would be wasted. However, this filter is perfect for people who follow the 2 to 1 rule, 2 oil changes per oil filter.
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I recently switch over to this filter in my 2011 Nissan Titan.I run Amsoil with this filter and change it every 10,000 miles.
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My vehicle has a maintenance minder system that tells me when to service the vehicle. Since I use synthetic oil, I tend to average 8,500-12,000 mile OCI (Oil Change Interval). Most mainstream aftermarket oil filters will recommend the vehicle manufacturer's OCI but if you contact the oil filter manufacturer, they will only certify their filters for 3-5k miles. The oil filter manufacturer's have not updated the ratings to meet the latest vehicle manufacturer extended oil change intervals.Rather than take the risk with these filters, I use extended drain filters which ensure that the filter can withstand the longer cycle. This Bosch Distance Plus oil filter is well built and heavy duty (the filter itself is heavy). Since the filtration rating is a bit lower, I suspect that the filter has higher flow characteristics (which is what you want for an extended drain interval so that the filter does not plug up quickly and go into bypass).
However, I noticed a similar issue that I had with my Purolator PureOne oil filters that have the orange silicone gasket. Since the silicone gasket is soft/pliable and not as dense as the black nitrile gasket, I find that some of the oil has seeped past the gasket during the course of the oil change interval. Tightening the filter 3/4 to 1 full turn will cause the metal can to contact the mounting surface. The gasket of these filters need to be a bit taller to ensure proper compression and seal. Keep in mind that Purolator and Bosch filters are now made by the same company, and therefore the designs are identical. I have contact Purolator engineering to report this issue.
In general, this filter should serve you well. I noticed that my maintenance minder went longer when I used this filter. When it's time to change the filter and you notice that the filter is coated in a thin film of oil, you will most likely need to look at a different filter.
