1999 Camry CE Bosch filter 3600 miles
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While the filter did it's job over this seemingly short interval, I would guess there might be an issue with a few more miles in service. I sometimes forget that engine state of tune and driving conditions can have an impact on the amount of dirt generated.
Thank you for this enlightening post.
Thank you for this enlightening post.
Does the filter you put on have more capacity than this one?
That would be 14 grams for the Bosch 3500. The 3311 is likely smaller. Maybe someone can chime in on the MG filter.
It appears to have done just fine.
Looks like you might have a little sludge-I would stick with the short OCIs, that's a lot more gunk than my 19,800 mile Ultra in the xB caught!
These engines are known for being sludge machine expecially the 6 cylinders. This was the 2nd change with pennzoil platinum line. When i took ownership it had unknown oil in it. 1st time OC with me was with PPU then the PPHM. So maybe the PP line helped free some gunk up. We will see the next time what it looks like with the cocktail mix.
Looks like it did a nice job in there. Have you ever considered a summer run of an HDEO to help do some extra cleaning? Personally I do this with 20-25% MMO to the mix for good measure. Deepening on the vehicle, I may do it once a year or once every two years. Just a thought.
The filter seems to have held up, but MAN is that stuff dark!
The bypass valve is off center a little. If it is raised up on one edge as it looks to be, it may have been leaking the whole time. On an 02 camry v6 I heard stories about sludge monster and was worried. When I replaced the valve cover gaskets the top end was beautiful at about 130k miles. Not a trace of sludge.
Yup---dark as Old Coley's rear quarters
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