Reusable Oil Filters

[gruss]

as stolen from some of the greatest minds on the internet:
here's how the beta test works;

a beta ratio may be given on a filter like this b10=50
(depicted this way on many filter systems)

this simply means that the beta ratio for 10 micron equals 50.

now divide the the ratio, (in this case 50) into 100 i.e. =2

subtract the answer from 100, (in this case, 2 from 100)

and the answer is 98..

this filter is 98% efficient at removing particles 10 micron in size..

regardless of oil viscosity, or temperature...

this is as simple an explaination as i could find...

if we have the beta scale, we can test any filters true efficiency, and particle removal capacity, based on the above formula....

all we need now is the beta rating of the filter in question, and we know the true filter capability.......g

all i know is, when i put dirty oil in, clean oil comes out....

[Blackdog 15]

Nice research Greg...

[Too Badd]

Originally Posted by Blackdog 15

Nice research Greg...

[Blackdog 15]

Going to put mine to the test this next Sunday..doing close to 200 miles of desert riding...

[Joe Shemoe]

Originally Posted by Dave63

Harley's filters are made by Champion Labs. The same people that also make WalMarts filters, Motorcraft, AC Delco, and a host of others.

Oil Filters Revealed - MiniMopar Resources

I've personally had email conversations with them.

Champion Labs - Electronic Catalog


Another member at another forum also wrote to them, receiving the same response and a few others.

Despite the "Micron rating" the Beta ratio and Max flow rate was not discussed, and I was told that not knowing those two factors, and just having the micron rating means nothing. It's only part of the equasion.....

That is true. I bumped on this article before and this is confirmed. Harley's has quality champion filter filter on them.

[Osco]

WOW I spent some time and read thru all the post's ,,,tons of data

I don't know how long my Harley engine will last BUT I do know how to get a half million miles outta My toyota pick up trucks,,I drive em for a livin,,70 to 90k miles a year,,Also My wife drives a 1996 Jeep cherokee. Its at 385,000 miles. half city miles half Interstate,,still a strong 4.0 Liter six banger,,,I think the motor is a AMC desgin from 1957,,,just upgraded with EFI.
Anyways,,2000 toyota pu,,totaled in a head on with a f150,,ford was totaled also,,lol 395 k miles ran like new,,,Castrol roach oil and a Wix filter every 5,000 miles,,,
2006 toyota 2.7L 4 cyl is now at 280,000 It always has about 800 lbs in it and often pulls a 1800 lbs trailer. Castrol syntec,wix filter every 10K miles. Runs like new.

As for me sporty,,,Harley Synthetic and factory filter every 5k just like the book says,,,I will keep you all posted,,,
Besides a 200 dollar oil filter,,that I have ta Clean,,don't think so,,Id rather be In the wind

[Too Badd]

Just sitting here wondering what the average cost of a filter is. I know I was paying$12 for the SnS filters and I switched to the Amsoil for a while and that was $14.

What does the OEM HD filter go for?

[Blackdog 15]

Originally Posted by Blackdog 15

Going to put mine to the test this next Sunday..doing close to 200 miles of desert riding...

Ran very cool on the ride. was 20-30 degrees cooler than the other guy's scoots...

[Blackdog 15]

Originally Posted by Too Badd

Just sitting here wondering what the average cost of a filter is. I know I was paying$12 for the SnS filters and I switched to the Amsoil for a while and that was $14.

What does the OEM HD filter go for?

$12-14 for oem....

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Too Badd

Just sitting here wondering what the average cost of a filter is. I know I was paying$12 for the SnS filters and I switched to the Amsoil for a while and that was $14.

What does the OEM HD filter go for?

I pay $8.95 for the 5 micron filter. The standard filter is $6.95.

Pete