Bosch 72260WS

[montero1]

Pretty disappointing, the cap of this filter got lodged in the filter housing. I'll be sticking with K&N HP-7027 from here on out.

 

[rstsco]

What is the application and how many miles does it have on it? Thanks

 

[MParr]

What is the application and how many miles does it have on it? Thanks

It looks like a 1.4T Ecotech filter.

 

[montero1]

What is the application and how many miles does it have on it? Thanks

For the Canyon, 5k.

 

[fantastic]

Thanks for posting this Bosch

 

[Sayjac]

Not to be repetitious but when it comes to cartridge filters, fit in the housing is an important factor. Here, while the endcap may have stuck in the housing on removal, looking at pics very possible even likely it didn't affect it's function in use. But I get the disappointment/concern. The fit is why I'll recommend the OEM first, unless I've seen an aftermarket that has worked well.

 

[Kira]

Not to be repetitious but when it comes to cartridge filters, fit in the housing is an important factor.

That's OK. We're repetitious here, aren't we?

Do you insert the element into the engine side then just screw on the housing OR do you pop the element into the housing first THEN screw the entire thing into the engine?

OR does the procedure vary among engines?

 

[MParr]

That's OK. We're repetitious here, aren't we?

Do you insert the element into the engine side then just screw on the housing OR do you pop the element into the housing first THEN screw the entire thing into the engine?

OR does the procedure vary among engines?

On our VW and F-150, I press the cartridge into the housing, until it seats, and screw the whole assembly on.

 

[GW.]

The end cap popper….My main concern is if the glue is breaking apart?

 

[Sayjac]

That's OK. We're repetitious here, aren't we?

Do you insert the element into the engine side then just screw on the housing OR do you pop the element into the housing first THEN screw the entire thing into the engine?

OR does the procedure vary among engines?

Based on reading here it seems the most finnicky about that detail is the Ecotec cartridge applications. Many come out looking smooshed, similar to topic. I've read it done both ways, and either way have come out with that look. 'I think' the preferred way with the Ecotec is to install in cap first then screw both in to housing. And I think the order does/may vary by engine application.