The longer drivers plan on keeping a vehicle, the more vital it is to have regular oil and filter changes on its maintenance schedule. As the go-to source for many consumers, today's technicians need to educate themselves on the differences and benefits of today's oil filters.
Clean, filtered oil lubricating the engine and its components ensures smooth and efficient operation for as long as the vehicle remains in service. However, if your customers arelooking for the optimal level of driving performance, going a step further and choosing a high performance oil filter may be the best option for that service.
"A high performance oil filter is especially engineered to pay additional dividends," says Ramon Nunez, director of Filtration for Bosch, which offers oil, fuel and cabin air filters to the North American aftermarket.
According to Nunez, the more advanced the materials and technology used in the construction of a filter, the greater its ability to keep the engine performing efficiently over a long period of time. For instance, Bosch says that its DistancePlus™ high performance oil filter keeps oil extraordinarily clean, protects the engine against harmful contaminants and prevents engine wear. Additionally, it works with any brand of synthetic and conventional motor oil.
Essentially, an oil filter keeps dirt from harming an engine. Dirt is an engine's most virulent enemy that can enter the engine and damage its internal components.
What makes a good quality filter, Nunez says is "its efficiency in capturing the dirt and its capacity to hold the debris." Because there is no way for a driver to know that the filter is clogged, it's vital that it has a large enough capacity to supply clean oil to the engine for as long as possible.
The advanced synthetic fiber media in Bosch DistancePlus has 99.9 percent efficiency in removing dirt from the oil and a 300 percent greater capacity to hold it than many other filters, Nunez offers. In the case of some Bosch oil filters, this translates into a capacity of 29.1 grams of contaminants -- almost four times that of an economy filter.
Other features of Bosch DistancePlus high performance oil filters include a pressure relief valve to prevent oil restriction and ensure proper oil flow, and a silicone anti-drainback valve to protect against dry start. A heavy gauge steel base plate and a heavy gauge case provide durability while a spiral-wound center tube reinforces internal strength.
"Improving performance through sophisticated engineering has been key for Bosch in the automotive industry for more than 100 years," Nunez says. "And high performance technology products, such as the DistancePlus oil filter, are yet another milestone in that history of innovation."
The Bosch DistancePlus high performance oil filter is available in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
For more information, visit www.boschautoparts.com.
