Oil Filter Technology

JCChildress · Yesterday, 06:43 PM

I was just wondering how many folks get really picky about which oil filter they use ? I worked at a late model stock engine shop for a long time and the boss wanted filters that weren't overly restrictive as far as microns filtered. His thought was basically anything that filtered down to lets say 5 microns, would be too restrictive on oil flow. I'm curious to see what others say here.

Alan Roehrich · Yesterday, 06:56 PM

Yes, they can be too restrictive. There's also the type of media used, and the design, as it relates to integrity. There have been problems with internal failures.

Look up Lake Speed Jr., he just did an oil filter article. He's pretty good.

Mike Pearson · Yesterday, 07:47 PM

I have been using system one for about 20 years. In my opinion best thing out there. Never use a cheap automotive filter on your race engine.

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JCChildress Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 211 Likes: 13 Liked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Oil Filter Technology I was just wondering how many folks get really picky about which oil filter they use ? I worked at a late model stock engine shop for a long time and the boss wanted filters that weren't overly restrictive as far as microns filtered. His thought was basically anything that filtered down to lets say 5 microns, would be too restrictive on oil flow. I'm curious to see what others say here.

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Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,144 Likes: 1,623 Liked 1,952 Times in 439 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Technology Yes, they can be too restrictive. There's also the type of media used, and the design, as it relates to integrity. There have been problems with internal failures. Look up Lake Speed Jr., he just did an oil filter article. He's pretty good. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,474 Likes: 633 Liked 1,988 Times in 600 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Technology I have been using system one for about 20 years. In my opinion best thing out there. Never use a cheap automotive filter on your race engine. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS