Hello, I've been using the Bosch Premium 3323 for a few years due to its excellent value. Last week I ordered another batch of six filters via the official Bosch page on Amazon; today I began inspecting the newly arrived 3323's versus the one remaining 3233 I have from a previous order via RA.
As many of you know...because I learned via this forum that some Bosch oil filters are now made in Mexico. There are other posts on BITOG, including video links showing the issues in the made in Mexico filters.
What I've posted to say is what I was told by a Bosch product rep today. I called Bosch just to find out if I could have received counterfeit filters; the rep asked me a few questions about my purchase and verified that I do have real Bosch 3323 oil filters. At this point the rep began to tell me some information, firstly they (Bosch) has been receiving plenty of complaints about the made in Mexico filters; I hope they take action to remedy these issues. Secondly the only way to assure you are buying a non defective/poorly made Bosch oil filter is to only buy from a local source where you are able to open the box and inspect the filter prior to purchase, the rep told me this flat out, no online source can assure what quality filter you would receive.
Hope this will help some fellow BITOG'ers to avoid any potential issues using a made in Mexico Bosch oil filter.
As many of you know...because I learned via this forum that some Bosch oil filters are now made in Mexico. There are other posts on BITOG, including video links showing the issues in the made in Mexico filters.
What I've posted to say is what I was told by a Bosch product rep today. I called Bosch just to find out if I could have received counterfeit filters; the rep asked me a few questions about my purchase and verified that I do have real Bosch 3323 oil filters. At this point the rep began to tell me some information, firstly they (Bosch) has been receiving plenty of complaints about the made in Mexico filters; I hope they take action to remedy these issues. Secondly the only way to assure you are buying a non defective/poorly made Bosch oil filter is to only buy from a local source where you are able to open the box and inspect the filter prior to purchase, the rep told me this flat out, no online source can assure what quality filter you would receive.
Hope this will help some fellow BITOG'ers to avoid any potential issues using a made in Mexico Bosch oil filter.