OF course the "fleece" filter has a better media & is reinforced for the EXTRA duty to go the longer distance. I would NEVER run any of MY engines more that 8K miles even on synthetic OIL!

That 10W-40 is a bit on the thick side for the winter...no lubrication properties at or below 0F.

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