reusable oil filter
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Drifting
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reusable oil filter
Anybody have any experience with these? Can a paper filter filter down to 8 microns for up to 10,000 mi as these are advertised, or is that just hype on the aftermarket side. It seems these are a superior to the disposable filters.They are pricey but cheaper than a premature rebuild or break down.
https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...&category=2501
https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...&category=2501
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It isn't that reusable. This is what I read for 25-194 - CM 3.4" BILLET SPIN-ON FILTER 22MM THREAD 2 5/8 O-RING (25-194) which appears to me to be the right one for a C6.
The filters bottom cap is easily removed with four bolts for filter element inspection and replacement. A CM 2-1/4" tall synthetic fiber filter element which flows 12 GPM of hot engine oil with no loss of pressure and filters down to 8 microns comes preinstalled.
The filter:
26-200 - CM 2-1/4" TALL ELEMENT 8 MICRON OIL FILTER SINGLE (26-200) $16.80 <~Doesn't say how often the filter must be replaced
This is what I found online about AC Delco filters
AC Delco has developed a C6 Corvette Oil Filter that utilizes synthetic material to capture particles down to 5 microns in size.
Bottom line is only the outside is reusable. It is a pretty expensive oil filter change if you ask me and then it doesn't seem to filter as well.
The filters bottom cap is easily removed with four bolts for filter element inspection and replacement. A CM 2-1/4" tall synthetic fiber filter element which flows 12 GPM of hot engine oil with no loss of pressure and filters down to 8 microns comes preinstalled.
The filter:
26-200 - CM 2-1/4" TALL ELEMENT 8 MICRON OIL FILTER SINGLE (26-200) $16.80 <~Doesn't say how often the filter must be replaced
This is what I found online about AC Delco filters
AC Delco has developed a C6 Corvette Oil Filter that utilizes synthetic material to capture particles down to 5 microns in size.
Bottom line is only the outside is reusable. It is a pretty expensive oil filter change if you ask me and then it doesn't seem to filter as well.
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Drifting
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From: CT
It isn't that reusable. This is what I read for 25-194 - CM 3.4" BILLET SPIN-ON FILTER 22MM THREAD 2 5/8 O-RING (25-194) which appears to me to be the right one for a C6.
The filters bottom cap is easily removed with four bolts for filter element inspection and replacement. A CM 2-1/4" tall synthetic fiber filter element which flows 12 GPM of hot engine oil with no loss of pressure and filters down to 8 microns comes preinstalled.
The filter:
26-200 - CM 2-1/4" TALL ELEMENT 8 MICRON OIL FILTER SINGLE (26-200) $16.80 <~Doesn't say how often the filter must be replaced
This is what I found online about AC Delco filters
AC Delco has developed a C6 Corvette Oil Filter that utilizes synthetic material to capture particles down to 5 microns in size.
Bottom line is only the outside is reusable. It is a pretty expensive oil filter change if you ask me and then it doesn't seem to filter as well.
The filters bottom cap is easily removed with four bolts for filter element inspection and replacement. A CM 2-1/4" tall synthetic fiber filter element which flows 12 GPM of hot engine oil with no loss of pressure and filters down to 8 microns comes preinstalled.
The filter:
26-200 - CM 2-1/4" TALL ELEMENT 8 MICRON OIL FILTER SINGLE (26-200) $16.80 <~Doesn't say how often the filter must be replaced
This is what I found online about AC Delco filters
AC Delco has developed a C6 Corvette Oil Filter that utilizes synthetic material to capture particles down to 5 microns in size.
Bottom line is only the outside is reusable. It is a pretty expensive oil filter change if you ask me and then it doesn't seem to filter as well.
I'm looking into better oil filters because I seem to have tons of metal on the magnet when I change the oil (about 1200mi hard driven miles) The cheap disposable filters use a bypass as a backup and may not be filtering the oil at all. Thats not a risk I want to take.
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From: West Linn OR
http://www.kandpengineering.com/index.shtml
http://www.kandpengineering.com/faq.shtml <~Nice answer about microns
Try this , It may be what you are looking for.
http://www.kandpengineering.com/faq.shtml <~Nice answer about microns
Try this , It may be what you are looking for.
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The cheap disposable filters use a bypass as a backup and may not be filtering the oil at all. Thats not a risk I want to take.
This is pure baloney. If you are getting enough of anything to plug up that cheap disposable filter, you're looking at a new engine not a new oil filter. Get real.
This is pure baloney. If you are getting enough of anything to plug up that cheap disposable filter, you're looking at a new engine not a new oil filter. Get real.
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From: rose city texas
Have used them for years on corvettes, motorcycles, and hot rods with no adverse effect. Got several waiting for my next project, will use them on any of my cars. Do what you want, say what you may!!!!
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Drifting
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The cheap disposable filters use a bypass as a backup and may not be filtering the oil at all. Thats not a risk I want to take.
This is pure baloney. If you are getting enough of anything to plug up that cheap disposable filter, you're looking at a new engine not a new oil filter. Get real.
This is pure baloney. If you are getting enough of anything to plug up that cheap disposable filter, you're looking at a new engine not a new oil filter. Get real.
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This is what I use, expensive yes but also a great filter:
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/eao.aspx
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/eao.aspx
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If you're worried about the amount of metal shavings on the magnetic drain plug at oil change intervals why not use one of these?
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