Reusable oil filter

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by DSnyder78, Apr 8, 2013.

  1. pvduke Husqvarna
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    tripple-hondo hoosk...
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    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    bad form.
  2. McKay Husqvarna
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    Sanger, Ca
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    2015 FE350S, 2016 TE300
    Your right and Ill take my thoroughly deserved flogging.
    I thought K&D was in the Apple Valley area based on their contact phone info;

    Questions or Comments: contact@KandPengineering.com
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    They are in Colorado, I offer Tinken my apology as I see now why he tied my comment to Ty.
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  3. robertaccio Husqvarna
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    San Diego, Ca
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    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
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    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    I just answered the initial thread ques... yes i do and have used Scotts brand SS oil filters since 2004 with no issues. I think that was all that was asked- who has experience with SS oil filters.
    Science, opinion, sales commissions etc. hell IDK.
    here is some sci stuff from one mfgr of SS filters, if you guys want it.
    I'm sure Fram and others have their own data as well, the question was not what was better, just if anyone has experience with these. PS I think, I repeat, I think that Ferrari F1 uses SS mesh oil filters...........ok no more flaming. Here have fun with this if worth y'alls time.
    http://www.kandpengineering.com/lab_testing.shtml
  4. pvduke Husqvarna
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    ok all joshing aside- i have a client that insits on the SS filter, his motor is still hummin strong. again, good product! it just costs me a bit more to service as i have to take my time, use virgin solvent and use sterile measures (i wont put anything back into an engine if it aint spotless!), as opposed to tossing it. i at first charged him for it but he's regular so i dont anymore. he's had it for eaons too. darned if i can find a defect in it anywhere. good stuff, last oil filter you'll prolly buy!
  5. Xcuvator Husqvarna
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    Scholls Oregon
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    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
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    I'm a spectator here trying to learn something. The information I contributed above was what I could remember from a couple years ago when I decided to try one in one of the bikes. The information came from the internet though.:excuseme: I suppose I could have gone to the library, but I'm way too lazy. BTW,I also mentioned the fact that SS filters have fewer square inches of filter fabric area and could plug up faster in the case of a major failure causing a flood of debris. Other than that, I can't remember any other negative things about SS filters in the searching I did.
    If you have information that contradicts the claims regarding the SS filters, I for one would be interested in seeing it.:)
  6. Xcuvator Husqvarna
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    Scholls Oregon
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    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
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    yes
    Cleaning the SS filter I have takes no more time or fuss that cleaning the screens from the four stroke bikes. I use a Sure Shot sprayer filled with clean gas (filtered through a Coleman lantern fill funnel) and makes all kinds of cleanup jobs around the shop a breeze.
    [IMG]
  7. lankydoug Husqvarna
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    TM 300en
    It takes my about 15 seconds to clean the SS filter in my son's CRF450R. I use brake clean which immediately cuts through the oil and leaves the filter dry so that the particles that are on the filter, if there's any left, simply fall off or can be blown off with ease.
  8. McKay Husqvarna
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    Sanger, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 FE350S, 2016 TE300
    I don't have info to the contrary. I see I came across as an ass here but did so with good intentions, really. There is nothing wrong with either type. I have issue with claims that paper are somehow inferior products and the data used to claim this.

    If the claims about start-up wear (which are true) and paper filters adding to this were true, we would have autos, planes, lawnmowers AND bikes broken all over the place, but yet, we don't. All the filters work but none are worth a dam if you don't change your oil enough :thumbsup:

  9. Xcuvator Husqvarna
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    Scholls Oregon
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    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
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    yes
    It's all good. :thumbsup:
    I've been thinking about SS filters off and on and this thread reminded me and I have wondered if there is any new information.
  10. Xcuvator Husqvarna
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    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    Edit, BTW I guess that I need to disclose that two of my excavators and Kenworth truck have bypass filters to catch the bypassed oil.
  11. pvduke Husqvarna
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    takes me 21.3 seconds, cuz im thourough...and i charge by the hour. so there too-tall! :p
  12. lankydoug Husqvarna
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  13. street2dirt Husqvarna
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    That's why I got me 2 SS filters, if I need to I can put the clean one in & take care of the dirty one later.....
  14. Xcuvator Husqvarna
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    Scholls Oregon
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    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
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    Ouch!
  15. pvduke Husqvarna
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    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    :eek:...pikin on the midget hmmm...why i oughta :mad: ....get yer tusshy out here...follow me down the rabbit hole. just once. youl need a new lid, and some excedrin, stretch! im sneakin out there and takin all the pads off the low hangers and not tellin ya! barooop!
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  16. Tinken Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
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    MY12 WR511
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    Yamaha
    FYI you can buy Scott's performance SS filters from BRP - CH Sponsor and receive 10% off. :)
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  17. Connor Husqvarna
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    Maryland
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    '12 TXC310
  18. Mike-AK Husqvarna
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    Alaska
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    2012 TE 310
    Anybody using a filter magnet on a stainless filter? Wondering if they would permanently magnetize the filter making them impossible to clean or not?
  19. Tinken Husqvarna
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    Hesperia, CA
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    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Stainless steel used in the filter media is non-magnetic.
  20. Mike-AK Husqvarna
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    Alaska
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    2012 TE 310
    Thanks