Bosch 3330 still useable?

[Arredondo1]

Hey guys so im changing out the oil my bike came with and I searched the forum and google for an alternative and Bosch 3330 kept coming up. But most of these posts are old from 2011, 2013. I read on another forum that the 3330 was useable in Triumphs but has had minor changes in the recent years and is no longer useable in Triumphs. Do those changes affect the K bikes? Anyone currently using 3330 filters? Thanks.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I use the Carquest equivalent or an AC PF53.   NAPA also has an equivalent, just don't ask for the Bosch number.  Go by the bike BMW K100 or match for a PF 53.

[rbm]

List of oil filter substitutes:

• AMSOIL: SMF122, ASF-57
• AC Delco: PF-53, PF1127
• Bosh 3330, 72161
• Fram: PH-6063 (K specific)
• Fram PH-3614 (9-12psi)
• Fram PH46 (30-37psi)
• Hastings: 157A, LF157
• Mobil-1 M-2
• Motorcraft: FL-271, FL-793
• Napa Gold 3012
• Purolator: ML16825, FCO-201, PER-241, L10241
• STP #S3614
• Wal-mart Super Tec ST3614
• Wix: 51348, 51785, 51288
• Triumph Stock - T1240850
• AC GF61
• Fleetguard FF149
• Fram G2
• KNECHT MAHLE KL145 OC91

Be wary of oil filters with paper labels.  These labels will soak off in the sump and potentially cause damage.


I bought a lifetime supply of Wix filters at a good price and think that they work excellently.

[Scott_]

I use the Bosh 72161's, and peel the label off before I spin it on.

[BrickMW]

I'm using the K&N KN-163


No label and no oil filter wrench needed.. :2thumbup:

[Arredondo1]

Thanks guys, just being cautious.

[F14CRAZY]

I've definitely used 3330's and they fit just fine. My bike came with like 8 of them

[John Lang]

Can add Quaker State QS3614 to RBM's list. Fits a 76mm, 14-flat cup wrench.