Stainless Steel Oil Filters

[AmnChode]

Came across a couple of reusable oil filters (been out for awhile, but was unaware of it) and was curious of yall opinions of them or have any experience with them....links below

http://pcracingusa.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=144
http://www.scottsperformance.com/products.php?PartType=3

Look nice and think it would nicely compliment the front, but am concerned how well they work.

 

[mr.maxx]

wow!! never saw those before......as long as it filters as good as a paper filter why not?? woudnt take long to pay for itselfunk:

nice bling item!!!:clapping:

 

[gamorg02]

i've seen these. they look cool. but i feel like cleaning the whole thing out everytime u do the oil would be a pain. i'm ok sticking with my K&N paper.

 

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I have no scientific basis on this but I just don't like the idea of a reusable filter. For some reason I can't quit thinking that there is going to be stuff that makes it thru one of those filters that would not make it thru a paper filter. No reason why but thats what I think.

I'm the same way with fuel filters. I know alot of guys here like those clear, reusable fuel filters with the mesh screen. I have the same opinion. I would think rust or dirt would be more likely to make its way thru the mesh one that a OEM or any equivalent paper one. Once again, I have no scientifice proof. Just kind of the way I feel about it for no apparant reason:confused2:

But, then I go and use cheap oil and antifreeze.

 

[1967vmax]

They did this years ago about quality filters and the best filter for your money i think WIX . JIM

 

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Sorry to get off topic from the SS, reusable filters but I just noticed that if you do a tag search on here for "oil filter" there are no threads with that tag. Maybe this could be the one. And if it is, it should have this info. This info was posted on the Vmax Outlaw site.

VMAX Spin On Filter Interchange:

K&N either KN303 or KN303C





Motorcycle-Specific Filters - (About 2.5 to 3 inches long)

1. Purolator Motorcycle ML16817 about $6.00
2. NAPA Gold 1358, Carquest 85358, WIX 51358 about $7 to $8
3. AC Delco PF2135 about $10
4. FRAM PH6017A about $7

Automobile Filters - (About 3.5 inches long - fit reference 1994 Mazda MX-3, V-6 Engine)

1. Mobil 1 M1-110 about $10
2. Bosch 3323 about $5
3. Purolator Pure One L14620 about $6
4. NAPA Gold 1356, Carquest 85356, WIX 51356 about $6 ***NOTE*** Some have said this filter will NOT fit
5. Deutsch D-370 about $4
6. AC Delco PF-2057 about $6
7. Motorcraft Long Life FL-821 about $4
8. STP S-02867 about $3
9. FRAM, Castrol, Penske 7317 about $3

Automobile Filters - (About 2.5 inches long - fit reference Mazda RX-7 and Miata)

1. Bosch 3300 about $5
2. NAPA Gold 1365 about $6
3. Purolator L14622 about $5
4. AC Delco PF1237 about $6
5. STP S-02876 about $3
6. FRAM PH6607 about $3
7. WalMart SuperTech ST6607 about $2

SuperTech filters are made by Champion Laboratories who make Mobil One and Bosch filters and also some automaker brands. While they may not have the advanced filter media of the highest efficiency and highest priced filters, they are considered premium filters and will perform well.
Technical Fitment Specification
20 X 1.5mm threads, gasket diameter approximately 2.3 inches, O.D. approx. 2.75 inches, length approximately 2.5 to 3.5 inches

 

[gamorg02]

I have no scientific basis on this but I just don't like the idea of a reusable filter. For some reason I can't quit thinking that there is going to be stuff that makes it thru one of those filters that would not make it thru a paper filter. No reason why but thats what I think.

I'm the same way with fuel filters. I know alot of guys here like those clear, reusable fuel filters with the mesh screen. I have the same opinion. I would think rust or dirt would be more likely to make its way thru the mesh one that a OEM or any equivalent paper one. Once again, I have no scientifice proof. Just kind of the way I feel about it for no apparant reason:confused2:

But, then I go and use cheap oil and antifreeze.

ya know strangely enough i feel the same way. but use expensive antifreeze. haha. just feels right to do it that way.:ummm:

 

[Nicki66]

I would like to point out that w Napa 1356 filter WILL NOT fit the V Max. Diameter and thread size are the same, but it is not concave enough to accept the mounting on the Max.

 

[vmaxinID]

I would like to point out that w Napa 1356 filter WILL NOT fit the V Max. Diameter and thread size are the same, but it is not concave enough to accept the mounting on the Max.

I had the same problem withe the WIX filter, wouldn't snug up.

 

[dannymax]

Same here....the ones ending with 358 will tho. WIX makes the NAPA filters. Don't know about Carquest but that sounds like a WIX number too.

 

[gamorg02]

thats why i just stick with K&N.

 

[AmnChode]

Well, to get back on topic, from what I have been reading thus far is that the problem with the SS filters is that they will only capture particles as small as what they are stating. Thus a SS filter designed to capture 30 micron particles would not capture something that is 29 micron. The arguement is that a paper filter can; however, the paper filter may or may not catch it the first time around because of the imperfections in the paper. It may not catch it the 2nd or 3rd time either. It is also those same imperfections that could allow it not to catch a 300 micron particle on the 1st pass, as well. So it appears that the SS filters are working "the average" vs pushing "the best possible under optimal conditions" standpoint.

The other item I've read up on is what happens under cold stating. When the oil is cold, the paper filter will not let it pass through. Under such conditions, the filter will use a bypass valve and let unfiltered oil circulate through the engine until it it is warm enough to pass through the filter. Not really a pleasent thought considering that this is usually the harshest conditions for an engine and why we push warming up the engine before putting it under real use. With the SS filter, it will let the oil pass while cold and filter it upon start up. Alot nicer for piece of mind, IMHO.

Thoughts???

 

[Heretic]

For $100 I really don't see an advantage to straying from the tried and true paper filters. Besides an oil filter is probably not something that you want to 'experiment' with.

 

[AmnChode]

For $100 I really don't see an advantage to straying from the tried and true paper filters. Besides an oil filter is probably not something that you want to 'experiment' with.

I'm pretty sure the same thing was said with K&N air filters way back when...now look at where we are

Even at $100, I'd end up making up the cost when you factor in the cost of ~$6 a filter and changing your oil every 3k miles....that's only about 50k miles..

To the motor experts out there....do you think 35 micron is suffcient filtering when combined with a magnet to catch metallic particles, regardless of size?