OK everyone... I haven't posted anything in this thread for a few weeks. I have been very busy but I am finally back and I have new filters for us to look at.
I want to thank David_K and our sponsor Lordco, for donating the following four filter. So without wasting anymore time, let's get to it.
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Bosch Filter VS TOYOTA Denso Filter
PRICE:
Bosch: $14.29 + .50 cent echo fee (From Lordco)
Toyota OEM filter: $6.99 echo fee included (From any Toyota dealership)
Exterior: (before cutting)
Dimensions:
Both width and height are the same; 3.5 inches tall.
Pre-Lubed seal:
Bosch:
NO
Toyota:
Yes
Sealed bottom:
Bosch:
NO
Toyota:
Yes
Interior: (after cutting)
Anti Drain back Valve:
Bosch:
Yes
Toyota:
Yes
Filter material: (visual I am not a filter expert)
Bosch: Bosch filter is the same as Purolator Pure ONE. They are the exact same filter with different badges on them. As you can see in the pictures below, Bosch filter has the same unique anti-drain valve as the Purolator Pure ONE. Filter element is also the same. Naturally Botch filter’s reviews are the same. Bosch filter is well made and looks to be a great filter. Filter element is made of fabric feeling material and there are the exact number of filter element folds of 52. Unfortunately being the same filter as the Pure ONE, it is very costly.
Toyota: Toyota filter still has the same reviews as before
It is still the best filter out there IMO. It’s still less than half the cost of the other top brands and still has the best all round constructions. Not even Bosch or Pure ONE can compete with it.
One thing I did notice is that there are more holes inside the Toyota filter then Bosch or Pure ONE. As you can see in the pictures, this can prove that the Toyota filter could have a better flow of oil while filtering better!
Filter Height:
Bosch: 2.75 inches or 6.9 cm
Toyota: 3.0 inches or 7.5 cm
Number of folds of the filter:
Bosch: 52 folds
Toyota: 44 folds
Valve structure:
Bosch: All metal
Toyota: Metal and plastic
Pictures: