Best oil filter?

[upei93]

Some good reading here...I think it has been posted before but worth another look.

http://www.tobycreek.org/oil_filters/index.shtml


Some more good reading on oil and filters...motorcycles but I like how they take each filter apart and then rate it.

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Consumables.html

 

[Mooseman]

That tobycreek article is quite dated with filter reviews between 1999 and 2003. The Yamaha filter pictured is nowhere near what the filter looks like today. I recently opened one up and it looks like a normal filter with a metal end cap. The only thing that hasn't changed is that Fram is still crap.

The calsci doesn't convince me too much. Sure he cut open some filters but not much elaboration as to why he lumps some of them as not recommended, such as the Amsoil and K&N. If he would have done like tobycreek and explained each one, I would accept the findings.

 

[langow]

I believe the Mobil1 M1-108 is the same exact size and length as stock, but I could be wrong.

 

[langow]

Probably wrong. I had Apex in my head when I replied.

 

[upei93]

That tobycreek article is quite dated with filter reviews between 1999 and 2003. The Yamaha filter pictured is nowhere near what the filter looks like today. I recently opened one up and it looks like a normal filter with a metal end cap. The only thing that hasn't changed is that Fram is still crap.

The calsci doesn't convince me too much. Sure he cut open some filters but not much elaboration as to why he lumps some of them as not recommended, such as the Amsoil and K&N. If he would have done like tobycreek and explained each one, I would accept the findings.

Dated yes but at least their opinions are based on something close to research... I also cut apart a yamaha filter and for the $25 I paid for it I was not impressed.

 

[06attaker]

I have yet to see an aftemarket filter as short as the dm-13440. It is only 2" long. Everything else is at least 2 1/2" if not longer. If you look from underneath you can see anything over 2" will protrude past the motor bottom and thus exposing it.

 

[06attaker]

Something I found on a motorcycle website

These Oil Filters
have 20 x 1.5mm threads,
14 psi by-pass valve,
anti-drain back valve,
2.3" O.D. gasket
2.5" to 3.5" long.
If you have the room, I recommend the longer filters.
Motorcycle Filters.


None are recommended.
AC Delco PF2135
AMSOil SMF103
Carquest 85358
AC Delco PF2135
FRAM PH6017A
Honda 15410-MCJ-000
K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for easy removal.
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator.
STP SMO 17
WIX 51358


Recommended filters.
All have superior
filtering.
About 2.5 inches long.
Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6.
Mobil M1-108, about $12.
Made by Champion.
Bosch 3300, about $6.
Made by Champion.
Wal-Mart SuperTech ST6607
Made by Champion.

About 3.25 inches long.
Purolator Pure One PL14610, about $6.
Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10.
Made by Champion.
Bosch 3323, about $6.
Made By Champion.
WalMart SuperTech ST7317,
about $2. Made by Champion.
Buy these filters Automobile Filters,
about 2.5 inches long.
AC Delco PF1237
Baldwin B1400
Firestone TF2876
Hastings LF113
NAPA Gold 1365
Purolator L14612
STP S-02876
WalMart SuperTech ST6607
WIX 51365
Automobile Filters,
about 3.25 inches long.
AC Delco PF-2057
Auto Pro 2356
Autopride CF240AP
Baldwin B1402
Carquest 85356
Carquest Red B4620
Casite CF240
Castrol 7317
Champion Labs Ph2867
Defense Filters Dl7317
Deutsch D-370
Federated Filters LF240F
Automobile Filters,
about 3.25 inches long.
Fram Double Guard DG7317
Fram PH7317
Fram Tough Guard TG7317
Fram Xtra Guard XG7317
Group 7 V4610
Group 7 V4620
Hastings LF240
Mighty M4612
Motorcraft Long Life FL-821
Napa FIL1356
Napa Gold 1356
Parts Plus PH2867
Pennzoil PZ-109
Penske 7317
Powerflo SL14610
Powerflo SL14620
Pro Gauge PGO-4620
Pro Tec 164
Promotive PH4610
Pronto PO3593A
Purolator L14610
Service Champ OF-4622
Shell SH48
Shell SH529
Stp S-02867.
Valvoline VO50
Warner PH2867
Wix 51356

 

[Mooseman]

Dated yes but at least their opinions are based on something close to research... I also cut apart a yamaha filter and for the $25 I paid for it I was not impressed.

Agreed. I just wish someone would do a similar comparison with the current filters on the market relevant to our sleds instead of cars or motorcycles.

Something I found on a motorcycle website

These Oil Filters
have 20 x 1.5mm threads,
14 psi by-pass valve,
anti-drain back valve,
2.3" O.D. gasket
2.5" to 3.5" long.
If you have the room, I recommend the longer filters.
Motorcycle Filters.


None are recommended.
AC Delco PF2135
AMSOil SMF103
Carquest 85358
AC Delco PF2135
FRAM PH6017A
Honda 15410-MCJ-000
K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for easy removal.
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator.
STP SMO 17
WIX 51358

Yada, yada, yada...

Yeah, that's from the calsci site but there is very little to no explanation as to why the filters are good or not. Heck, I even found some goofball kid on YouTube that did a better comparison:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSKj-SbRkus&feature=related
I was absolutely shocked over the Honda filter!