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Most of the Filters are similar in filtering ability. There are several qualities of filter out there. Off-brand (such as Mobil that are used at the oil change places), name brand such as Fram, Wix, Purolaor, etc., and premium filtures made by the brand name purveyors (pure one and others). As long as the oil is relatively clean and changed reularly, it probably makes little difference which you use. On the other hand, if you change the filter and oil only once a season or twice and use the machine heavily or in dusty contitions, then it might make a difference. Probably how long an engine lasts depends on structural concerns such as how the metals are made, how regularly it is used, maintenance comes in third if it is done reularly, or first if not. Finally the quality of the fuel probably makes a difference.
With millions of auto engines made, it is not surprising to see some that last nearly forever with rebular maintenance and some that even with regular maintenance last 60-80,000 miles. There will be a statistical spread.
Maintenance works only if you do it. Long lay ups are bad for equipment. This can be minimized with proper pre-lay up procedures.
With millions of auto engines made, it is not surprising to see some that last nearly forever with rebular maintenance and some that even with regular maintenance last 60-80,000 miles. There will be a statistical spread.
Maintenance works only if you do it. Long lay ups are bad for equipment. This can be minimized with proper pre-lay up procedures.