Bosch 72161WS C&P

[jagdriver727]

8460 miles in service on a 2003 model 1MZ-FE, 300k. Oil was M1 10W-30 HM

This engine had lots of sludge due to neglect, we rehabbed as best we could it a while back but this filter was still nasty.

It did its job. I’ve used these almost exclusively for a couple years now, extremely satisfied with them for a ~$2 jobber filter, never had a documented failure.

 

[Hypergalaxy]

That amount of sludge is amazing... But it is a testament to the build quality on such a filter for the price. I normally use bosch premiums, which are the one that is up from this one.
Thanks for the teardown and pictures.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Thank you for the cut and post

The 97+ 1MZ is one of those engines that actually requires a 3k OCI

 

[53' Stude]

Thank You for cut and post. Your cleanup regime is working ☮

Also, what oil and filter went back in and on? Thank You

 

[jagdriver727]

Thank You for cut and post. Your cleanup regime is working ☮

Also, what oil and filter went back in and on? Thank You

I used M1 HM 10W-30 and a Bosch 72143WS. Same filter except a bit longer, they’re equivalent to the FL-910 and FL-400. The longer filter makes this one a bit easier to reach from the top because it’s right under the exhaust manifold.