Bosch Oil Filter 72226WS Cut Open vs. GKI OF14610 Oil Filter Cut Open Comparison

[@WhipCityWrencher]

► Thanks For Watching! I try and make an oil filter inspection video every Friday on this KZbin Channel, Thank You! 👍

[@ginog5037]

I would like to see more comparisons with the Bosch Premium. Also, can you do a teardown on the MAN-W71945 VAG-06J115403Q oil filters?

[@WhipCityWrencher]

@@ginog5037 I've done about 11 videos with Bosch filters, click on the link below. I'll put the other filters on my to-do list. www.youtube.com/@WhipCityWrencher/search?query=Bosch%20oil%20filter

[@jacobmartin1951]

I really like your microscope pictures! nice touch to these reviews

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks, Jacob👍

[@vapoe]

While the GKI has less filter media, everything else about it is a step above.

[@memopadilla5931]

the media on the GKI is thicker than the bosch.. so that makes up quite a bit.

[@SinCitySinner]

GKI for the win. This filter brand has drawn my interest for quite a bit. All questions answered now. Thank you Pete. Great video as always.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi Jeff, Thanks for the oil filters👍

[@alext8828]

The Toyota dealer in Westbury, NY left old oil in my Gen 2 Prius crankcase. When I went to complain, the manager said they don't desludge and "Have a nice day." What scumbags all these dealers are.

[@anishchand4420]

Take your Prius to a garage and get them to change the Engine Oil, Oil Filter just take OEM sump plug with washer or built in washer in the sump plug.

[@benniestander2725]

Learn to service your own car.

[@benniestander2725]

I had a run in with a dealer, and that was the last one. 26 years ago. From then I have been working and servicing my own cars

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

Definitly the GKI ! But trying to justify spending $4 more for a made in china filter got me scratching my head ! 🚙

[@Patricktreu-r7j]

It seems like most filters now are made over in China or in Mexico 🇲🇽

[@jamescaron6465]

The GKI seems to be a pretty well made filter and I do appreciate how they were prudent wit hthe glue, Bosch is supposed to be a premium brand but seems to lack in a few areas like thinner media, leaf spring and a rubber ADBV. I do not like the rough side of those holes touching the media on the GKI, though. If forced to choose, though I'd stick with the Bosch and make sure I changed my oil at 5K on the dot, but if given a choice I'd pick something else like a purolator PureOne.

[@SlikLizrd]

The Bosch oil filter pictured here is their "economy" model -- NOT representative of the Bosch Premium model at all. Notice that the Coil Spring goes with the Thicker Cannister. When manufacturers switched to the thinner cannister (less waste, lighter weight, environment), thye found that the Coil Spring distorted the cannister, causing failures. They designed the stamped-steel "Retainer", which locates the filter element and holds it in place -- it's cheaper and more effective than the Coil Spring, and, technically, it's not really a "spring" at all -- but people still call it a spring, anyways. Even Fram calls their retainer a spring. America has become a nation of slow learners.

[@markleggett3944]

I'd like to know the flow rates of each.

[@SlikLizrd]

Yeah, Mark, but it doesn't do any good unless you know the Flow Rates of the Matching Oil Pump at different RPMs. No sense in paying a premium price for a Hi-Flow oil filter if the pump doesn't deliver the desired Gallons-Per-Minute.

[@SimpleTastyFood2024]

So nice of Jeff! At the beginning of the video, I noticed the GKI filter is double the price of the Bosch; in my opinion, I think the GKI is the better filter. Nice sharing Pete! Have a great weekend! If you go to the Big E, enjoy! Ella and I will be going on Tuesday, taping for the channel (having a food review, a yummy show, indeed)! Take care. Merri :)

[@memopadilla5931]

It's double the price because that bosch is coming from Rock Auto which you have to add $6 shipping if you don't have a bunch of other stuff included... they have basic Premium Guards for $1.77 that easily blow away this Bosch.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks, Merri Hope you guys have a great time at the Big E😊 and I look forward to seeing the video you make👍 Yummy food there for sure!😋

[@anishchand4420]

I'll take the Bosch over GKI cause it has more Filter media and Luber's better built over rough holes.

[@mustangjoe8352]

Thank you very much for making this review on the GKI oil filter I appreciate it, and thanks to Jeff for sending them to you to make this a fantastic review.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

You're Very Welcome👍

[@WrenchingMafia]

Happy Friday WhipCityWrencher thanks again for great detailed video!!!

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks and Happy Friday Wrenching

[@theodorgiosan2570]

The GKI looks identical to the Philtop filters. Same weird bypass, thread size stamped on the base, same inlet hole configuration, same coil spring that's thinner in the middle. It's not a Premium Guard, that much I can tell. Little bit lower quality but not bad. Looks quite similar to the PG filters but not bad. Would have liked to see a silicone anti-drainback at that price considering you can get a Proformer (NAPA made by PG) with a silicone anti-drainback for around the same price.

[@igelbofh]

Most modern cars have the filters with threads on top, no adb valve required

[@jeffkortsch8276]

The GKI filter media looks like it was assembled better than the Bosch and it has my preferred coil spring but it has less filter media than the Bosch. I've never heard of GKI before. Neither has a silicone anti-drainback valve. I'd pass on both and get a different filter.

[@Z7691-g1c]

Our experience with GK filters has not been good the filters often had threads that were off and would not fit the desired vehicle. And there is no customer support at least Bosh has that and their employees watch these videos

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks for Sharing👍

[@spankyham9607]

I think as far as presentation goes, the GKI filter is really good looking.

[@OwhyeeVdub]

Thank you

[@WhipCityWrencher]

You're Welcome, and Thanks👍

[@jamescherney5874]

We still don't know the most important thing, which filter removes the smallest particles. All we know is what the filter companies tell us.

[@SlikLizrd]

YEP. Micron Rating is what oil filtering is all about. These 2 filters show NO Micron Rating. The Bosch Premium Oil Filters (NOT this "Workshop" model) have a 20-Micron rating, a Silicone ADBV, and are more than adequate for a 5,000-mile OCI.

[@cskiles318]

Hey you here for more great info watching in full 👍

[@missysass1806]

Another great video I watched in full 👍

[@John115Yonkers]

Good video Pete.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks John

[@ChicagoRob2]

GKI FTW

[@J_J_Ander]

Thanks dude.

[@jimcase54]

I like the GKI

[@freedomliberty7611]

Great job Pete

[@donwyoming1936]

The funny thing is the flat spring is superior because it helps elimates tilting of the filter in the can, but everyone likes the inferior coil spring. 🤠

[@SlikLizrd]

YES -- and NO !! First, it's technically not a SPRING. Real springs (like the Coil Spring shown here) are made of expensive "spring steel". It's a RETAINER -- (no springing action) that holds the Filter Element securely in it's place. The Coil Spring is not "inferior" -- It's used on filters that have SHORTER elements, because the Retainers are too short to hold the shorter elements. Also, notice that the Filter with the Coil Spring has the thicker Cannister, made necessary by the use of the Coil Spring. The Retainer allowed for a thinner-walled cannister, thus reducing wasted materials. As we could see in this video, the Coil Spring is used with the shorter element (less filtering area), and the Retainer is used for the longer element. This is true regardless of brand or price. One "spring" is no better than the other -- they just have different characteristics, geared to element size requirements. Also, note that the Bosch oil filter in this video is of their "Jobber" (cheapest) model, which is NOT indicative of the quality/performance of the Bosch "Premium" model, which has a 20 - Micron rating, Retainer, and a Silicone ADBV.

[@ellalamont6943]

YaY to Jeff! Great comparison! Have a Great Week! 👍😊

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks, Ella Have a Great Week Also, It's supposed to be Nice the rest of the week😊

[@ellalamont6943]

@@WhipCityWrencher 👍😊

[@ellalamont6943]

@@WhipCityWrencher Love this cooler weather! 😊

[@riceburner4747]

GKI filter looks better to me. I can never translate the date code numbers. (not like batteries w/letter/#/).

[@aaronatwood9298]

Gki, I’m tired of supporting “premium” brands that make either marginally better or sub par at the price paid. The big companies keep getting sloppier because if bad QC while still charging top dollar.

[@ginog5037]

This is Bosch econo line, thier Premium is much better. Like to see the Premium go through this breakdown?

[@HanksArt]

Lk210❤️😇💕truly impressive

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you for your videos

[@rickh8380]

I would still take the GKI over the Bosch because it doesn't have the "Cheese Grater" center tube which could decrees oil pressure. Nice review. Take care everyone.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thank's👍

[@SlikLizrd]

NAH. That "Cheese Grater" center tube works just fine -- as used on premium-quality Oil Filters from major brands. It's engineered to AVOID a decrease in oil pressure.

[@rickh8380]

@@SlikLizrd Thanks for info bud. I learned something new today! Cheers

[@boskiles2369]

Hi friend watching now 👍

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks Bo

[@cassymars4298]

Full watch friend😊

[@brandont1799]

@whipcitywrencher would you say the Bosch filter has improved since it’s issues with the center core holes not being punched all the way out? I know the made in Mexico filters have had this problem…

[@WhipCityWrencher]

I think they were better when they were made in the USA. Thanks👍

[@kellybennett2900]

Great video Whip. Between the two I would have to go with the GKI. China's QC by far is better than Mexico' s QC. Never really been a fan of Bosch. Their filters are over priced and way over rated. I think that I will keep using Napa/Wix filters. They have not failed me since the early eighties.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Thanks 😊and Thanks for the feedback👍

[@missysass1806]

You had the apple commercial to

[@WhipCityWrencher]

😊

[@LP-hs6yz]

Disappointed in the Bosch. That name used to mean quality.

[@SlikLizrd]

It still does. The Bosch model being tested here is their LOWEST quality oil filter. I would not use or recommend EITHER of these oil filters due to the Nitrile Rubber ADBV -- The Bosch PREMIUM Oil Filter is of a better quality, with a 20-Micron rating that's RARE in the oil-filtering bidness. Notice the thicker cannister-coil spring combination -- The coli springs were used often with the thicker cannisters, many switching to the stamped-steel retainer when the thinner cannisters were introduced. The coil springs could not be used for the thinner cannisters as the thin cannisters would distort and leak. The Retainer distributes the force out to the edges of the cannister -- for a lighter filter with a leak-proof cannister seal.

[@dwheeler016]

The only thing I use from Bosch are windshield wipers and after seeing the mess of their oil filter I am glad I don't.

[@SlikLizrd]

YO, Pete !! I got a question -- what's up with the "rough holes" ?? Have you ever found an Oil Filter that was damaged by the filter media rubbing or chafing against the Center Tube ??

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Hi Chuck, No, I haven't but why not punch them the other way around. I think it's worth mentioning.

[@SlikLizrd]

Okey-Dokey !! I was just thinking that if there was no damage, there was no problem. Silly me. 😁@@WhipCityWrencher

[@SlikLizrd]

It's all good, Pete -- I ain't bad-mouthing your review, I was just thinking that you like to keep your reviews short and sweet, and since there is no damage caused by the "wrong way" holes, you may wanna skip past that part. Regardless, you're still the best in the bidness !! 😁@@WhipCityWrencher

[@WhipCityWrencher]

@@SlikLizrd Thanks😊👍

[@eljefe62]

Bosch for the win. It has more filter area and thinner media so as not to unnecessarily restrict oil flow. More thread grooves make no difference in functionality. China has EARNED their bad reputation for poor-quality products and I avoid it as much as possible. Bosch may farm out their production to Mexico, but it does so with strict specifications to ensure the quality expectations of the consumer are met. GKI? Who TH is that? Go ahead and take that chance if you're willing to suffer the potential consequences.

[@memopadilla5931]

GKI has a little bit less media but the thickness overcomes that IMO.. but also the build of this generic GKI just embarrasses this bosch which looks like it was made in a third grade class in mexico. , and there is no way that bosch is 99% @ 30 IMO with that paper thin material.

[@randywl8925]

More filter area means oil will flow through the media at a slightly slower rate.

[@WhipCityWrencher]

That kinda depends on the quality of the filter material, some have a lot of tiny holes.

[@randywl8925]

@@WhipCityWrencher Oh definitely. It would be interesting to do a flow test..... Something simple like gravity feed. Cut a 1 inch or 1 1/2 diameter circle from each media. Using JB weld, glue the filter media to the end of a 2 or three foot long piece of PVC pipe. Fill the pipe to the top with oil and count the seconds it takes to either drain the entire pipe, or to fill to a predetermined level in a clear, graduated measuring cup. .....or a shot glass, I mean hey, it's a Saturday night. 😁

[@WhipCityWrencher]

@@randywl8925 That's a great idea, I think I would use some kind of clamp so that I could reuse it instead of glue, quicker to set up too. I'll try and make something like that this winter when I have more time. Thanks for the idea👍

[@Gary7even]

Once again, an Asian filter destroys a North American filter when it comes to quality of construction.

[@memopadilla5931]

I can't believe these guys on bobistheoilguy think these Bosch are so great.. even the "Premium" half the time is trash construction and no way these things are 99% @ 30.. This filter in vid maybe 97% with this paper thin material and romper room construction. .. People buy these because they get a warm and fuzzy feeling when they hear the name.

[@JamesMcMullen-wj8rs]

My only concern is the lack of the brand name and description on the packaging and filter. How do you know if it is genuine GKI or a fake. I agree that the cartridge should have been wound so that the rough edges of the holes be on the inside. That could have been easily manufactured correctly

[@daewooparts]

Neither,the Bosch is basically a beener filter🫘 vs GKI is a Chinesesium filter 🇨🇳,i go with a Japanese built OE Honda filter

[@memopadilla5931]

it's not 1990 anymore.. specific china and korea factories are on the same or higher level than Japan. .. Mexico is stuck at 1986.

[@fishingcampborneo]

thank you for sharing, I've watched your video and I like it.. always success

[@WhipCityWrencher]

You're Welcome and Thank You👍