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Exactly where is the downside?
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Well, I don't think there is a downside, other than the expense. I'm sure this "upgrade" is high quality and will work very well. I'm even willing to concede that it may filter the oil better. I simply question whether it's necessary when one is running nine quarts of oil and changing oil frequently.
Considering that many of us here change our oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles if for nothing else but to inspect the filter media!
Every time I've removed and inspected my old OEM filters they look just fine... I'm not saying failures don't occur, but I'm yet to see any evidence that these filters don't hold-up and or do their job. One can make anecdotal claims all day, but that's hardly scientific. I'd like to see some hard data that shows the benefit, that these engines show less wear due to a screw-on filter system over the OEM.
If it makes you happy and you love doing this sort of stuff to your car, then by all means DO IT.