My opinion is as long as you use the right size filter and use the correct oil type then you are golden. I know there are people who will argue that this filter sucks or this oil is better or Royal Purple for life people out there but to me as long as you are using the right filter and oil you will live. I'll even admit that I tend to get bias on oil and filters (will never use fram) but in the end as long as its fits it ships.