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Anyone know how long oil filters remain usable, if stored properly?

Thank you!! The Mann W917 (Made in Germany; white, non-fluted case) and Bosch filters marked 0 451 103 219 (Made in Germany; white, non-fluted case) have four ports in the base plate and round holes in the inner metal sleeve. This suggests that Mann + Hummel GmbH likely made filters for Bosch...

Thank you! I wonder when Bosch moved oil filter production to the U.S. from Germany. From a U.S.-based seller I recently acquired Bosch oil filters made in Germany. The boxes - shop worn - have a copyright date of 2004. These filters have a white case and no flutes. The part number is: 0 451...

Someone at Bosch knows. But my inquiries to Bosch have not elicited a useful response. That's why I posted my question.

When did Bosch begin to make oil filters in the USA and when did Bosch move the making of oil filters from USA to Mexico? The year or month and year suffices. Thanks for your help.