Oil Filter Poll

[saybel]

I use H-D

 

[porkchop]

I have used the amsoil filter for some time now and amsoil rates ther filters at 15 microns, maybe the HD filter is what I should be using, any thoughts?

 

[glider]

There's a reason why Harley specked the filters at 5 microns. I use only HD filters.

K&N are 20 micron
Amsoil is 15 micron
Pure one is 22 micron

 

[porkchop]

Well that answers my Question, Thanks!

 

[porkchop]

I hope you meant 5 micron filters, they are needed with the piston oil jets so they don get clogged up.

Wouldnt the 5 micron be a little restrictive?

 

[glider]

Wouldnt the 5 micron be a little restrictive?

Why would it be restrictive if the system was designed for the 5 micron to be used.

 

[porkchop]

Why would it be restrictive if the system was designed for the 5 micron to be used.

Im just thinking of smaller holes, You know like blowing through a straw compared to a water hose. Can a 5 micron flow as good as a 15 or 20 micron?

 

[glider]

To explain that simply, the difference between the evo and TC oiling systems is one is high flow, low pressure and the other is low flow high pressure. Don't try putting a 5 micron on an evo. You can figure the rest out.

Read this.

10 Micron vs 30 Micron Oil filters - Harley Davidson Community

 

[glider]

check out the filters at gopurepower.com that is what I use on both my bike and my KW, I buy an extra media so have a clean element when changing oil + filter, rinse the dirty element in solvent and put it through a couple of cycles in the dishwasher with the dishes.:yes

I for one seriously doubt any oil filter that claims 5 additional HP by using that filter. I also notice that nowhere do they mention the micron rating of the filter. 5 Micron is suggested by HD for the TC engines, I don't see how a reusable filter with a cleanable mesh element could filter out the harmful contaminants that would do the damage to the engines.
If I remember correctly, I believe this filter is a 35 micron rating.
The smallest particles most popular "full Flow" filters capture with high efficiency are sized 25 to 40 Microns, depending on the filter brand.

 

[STEVE07]

After reading everyones opinions here I'll stick to my HD chrome filter