I can state this for a FACT, it wouldn't be the first time bogus information has come out of a Purolator CS source under M&H. At one time they were known as the Purolator Response Office (PRO). Yet, they didn't understand what their own filter warranty said, how it worked. They also put out some gibberish about only using synthetic oil with a synthetic media filter. They thought the Bosch Distance Plus OF specifically, could only be run 3k miles and be covered by the filter warranty. Wrong answer. Apparently the "Distance Plus" name wasn't any kind of clue. Clearly for them, the PRO acronym, an oxymoron in the truest sense of the word.
That said, I have no idea if the Boss efficiency given is correct or not. Don't care. If the data point given bothers someone, don't use it. Simple. I would say, having some experience with the polyester mesh backing used on the Boss and now XP/Platinum, it is very tough/durable.
As for the topic, I'd say if one's top priority is OF rated efficiency to the exclusion of anything and everything else, then choose a filter that publishes it the way that you want and go with it. Otherwise, hand wringing after the fact pointless imo.
Lastly, as it's their vehicle, I believe folks should use the filter(s) of their choice. It's what I do.
That said, I have no idea if the Boss efficiency given is correct or not. Don't care. If the data point given bothers someone, don't use it. Simple. I would say, having some experience with the polyester mesh backing used on the Boss and now XP/Platinum, it is very tough/durable.
As for the topic, I'd say if one's top priority is OF rated efficiency to the exclusion of anything and everything else, then choose a filter that publishes it the way that you want and go with it. Otherwise, hand wringing after the fact pointless imo.
Lastly, as it's their vehicle, I believe folks should use the filter(s) of their choice. It's what I do.
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