I bought this filter brand partially based on price and a recommendation from a trusted and thriving local mechanic who told me he had been using NPN oil filters on many of his customers cars for the last several years, and had never had a failure nor had he experienced any engine or lubrication problems that could be attributed to using NPN filters together with a 5000 mile or 6 mos oil and filter change regimen most often using 5w30 conventional API Certified oil "for gasoline engines" with the Star "*" symbol on the container). That is his opinion based on his experience, though I know there are many knowledgeable people who hold very different opinions about change intervals, filters, oil brands and viscosities. I just cite my mechanic's experience to show that the 3,000 mile, premium filter, premium oil approach may be overdoing it for many cars not driven under severe conditions.
Obviously, any car still covered with a drivetrain warranty must be serviced in accordance with the Car manufacturer's Warranty Maintenance Schedule which might be more stringent, and possibly or call for a special type of oil, i.e synthetic or ultra low viscosity such as 0w20.
One final comment: everyone I've discussed this general topic with agrees that: ALL car owners should periodically check the engine oil level. Check it once a month for a few months, and if there is little change or oil loss, then you can relax it to once every two months. Hope this unexpectedly long commentary hasn't raised anyones hackles.
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