Bosch 72199WS Engine Oil Filter

Bosch Workshop Oil Filter 72199WS Overview

The Bosch Workshop Oil Filter 72199WS is a spin-on engine oil filter built for select Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, Ferrari, and Porsche applications. It uses cellulose paper media, a nitrile gasket, and internal valves to support clean oil flow and engine protection in demanding driving conditions.

For drivers searching for a Bosch 72199WS oil filter for Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, Volkswagen Passat, or Volkswagen Jetta applications, this filter is built around filtration efficiency and dirt-holding capacity. Bosch Workshop Oil Filters are engineered to capture a high percentage of contaminants before they circulate through the engine.

Key Features

• Cellulose paper filter media for dependable oil filtration
• Filters out 97.5% of pollutants entering the engine, per manufacturer data
• Holds up to 13 grams of dirt within the filter media
• Spin-on/canister oil filter design
• Anti-drain back valve helps retain oil in the filter after shutdown
• Bypass relief valve supports oil flow if the filter becomes restricted
• 30 micron rating for fine contaminant capture
• 3/4-16 inside thread size and 3/4-16 connection size
• Nitrile gasket material for sealing performance
• 200 psi burst pressure and 20-25 psi relief valve setting

Detailed Description

Bosch Workshop Oil Filter 72199WS is designed for engine protection in a wide range of import vehicles, including 1997-2006 Audi A4, 1997-2005 Audi A4 Quattro, 2002-2005 Volkswagen Passat, and 1981-1998 Volkswagen Jetta applications. It also appears in fitment for Nissan D21, Pathfinder, Maxima, 280ZX, 720, and classic Porsche 911 models. The filter’s cellulose paper media, anti-drain back valve, and bypass relief valve work together to maintain oil delivery while helping trap abrasive particles that can contribute to premature wear.

This Bosch 72199WS oil filter measures 5.53 inches tall with a 3.701-inch outside diameter. It is a direct-fit spin-on oil filter for many older European and Japanese engines that use a 3/4-16 thread pattern. If you are replacing a Bosch 72199 or searching for a Bosch Workshop Oil Filter for Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, or Porsche 911 maintenance, this part number is a relevant match for the listed applications.

What It Helps Address

• Dirty engine oil carrying dust, soot, and wear particles
• Oil starvation after engine shutdown caused by drain-back
• Restricted oil flow from a loaded filter element
• Premature internal engine wear from unfiltered contaminants
• Maintenance needs on select Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, Ferrari, and Porsche engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the thread size, filter height, and gasket sealing surface before installation. Replace the filter during routine oil service and pre-lube the gasket with clean engine oil before tightening to the manufacturer’s specified torque. Confirm the vehicle application against the listed fitment for Bosch 72199WS, especially on older Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Jetta, and Porsche 911 models.

Quality Assurance

Bosch Workshop Oil Filters are built to support strong engine protection through efficient contaminant capture and stable oil flow. This part is backed by Bosch brand engineering for the listed applications; no warranty information was provided in the product data.