Bosch 72247WS Engine Oil Filter

Bosch Workshop Oil Filter 72247WS Overview

The Bosch Workshop Oil Filter 72247WS is a cartridge-style engine oil filter built for select Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Saab, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile applications. It uses cellulose paper filter media and a nitrile gasket to help maintain clean oil flow and engine protection in demanding daily driving and service intervals.

With a 30-micron rating and the ability to retain up to 13 grams of dirt in the filter media, this Bosch Workshop Oil Filter is engineered to capture fine contaminants before they circulate through the engine. The 72247WS is a direct-fit oil filter choice for drivers servicing vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CTS, and GMC Canyon.

Key Features

• Cartridge oil filter design for select engine applications
• Cellulose paper filter media for contaminant capture
• 30-micron filtration rating
• Holds up to 13 grams of dirt within the media
• Nitrile gasket material for sealing performance
• 200 burst pressure rating
• No anti-drain back valve and no bypass relief valve
• Compact dimensions: 3.83 in height and 2.126 in outside diameter

Detailed Product Description

Bosch Workshop Oil Filters are built around filtration efficiency and dirt-holding capacity, helping reduce abrasive particles that can contribute to premature engine wear. The 72247WS uses cellulose paper media to trap pollutants while maintaining the oil filtration needed for consistent engine operation. Its cartridge format and OE-style dimensions make it a practical service part for vehicles that specify this filter type.

This part number, 72247WS, is used across a broad range of applications including 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro, 2004-2015 Cadillac CTS, and 2015-2016 GMC Canyon. It also serves other listed applications such as Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac ATS, Cadillac SRX, Saab 9-3, Pontiac G8, and Oldsmobile Intrigue. Bosch 72247WS is a straightforward choice when replacing a cartridge engine oil filter on compatible vehicles.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What This Oil Filter Helps Address

• Engine oil contamination from dust, soot, and wear particles
• Reduced filtration efficiency during routine oil service
• Premature engine wear caused by circulating debris
• Loss of oil cleanliness in high-mileage or hard-working engines
• Service replacement needs for cartridge-style oil filter housings

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s oil filter housing uses a cartridge-style filter before installation. Confirm the Bosch 72247WS part number against the vehicle’s service information and compare the filter dimensions, including height and outside diameter, to the original unit. Replace the filter during a standard oil service and follow the manufacturer’s torque and oil-fill procedures for the engine.

Quality Assurance

Bosch Workshop Oil Filters are engineered to filter out a high percentage of pollutants and retain substantial dirt within the media, supporting engine protection and consistent performance. The 72247WS is built with cellulose paper media, a nitrile gasket, and a 200 burst pressure rating for service use in the listed applications.