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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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Is there a good quality oil filter that I can buy at the auto parts store that will work on my 85 FLTC?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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I have been using the chrome Fram PH6065B from Walmart, like ten bucks. I also use the Valvoline 20-50 motorcycle blend, also at Wally World. Been using this mix for years over several bikes. I am as **** about oil changes as anyone I have ever met. Clearly the brand isn't a hang up but, I don't go real far between changes.
 
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Wix 51348 at Orielly or 1348 at NAPA. YD
 
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Or the chrome filter from the stealership...... also about 10 bucks.
 
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Wix 51348 at Orielly or 1348 at NAPA. YD
Not in yer EVO...Anti-drain back valve is Not recommended...
Wix/NAPA 51215 or 1215 is the recommended filter...
the 51248 is for Twinkies....

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Originally Posted by Racepres
Not in yer EVO...Anti-drain back valve is Not recommended...
Wix/NAPA 51215 or 1215 is the recommended filter...
the 51248 is for Twinkies....

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Are these part #'s good for all evos?
 
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Are these part #'s good for all evos?
Shovels and EVO's...I'm not familiar with the very last of the EVO's...maybe they ran the filter on the feed side like a Twinky...IDK...
 
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Originally Posted by Racepres
Shovels and EVO's...I'm not familiar with the very last of the EVO's...maybe they ran the filter on the feed side like a Twinky...IDK...
I heard twinky's and evo have the same filter but one has larger filtering holes.
 
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Originally Posted by sn95bullitt
I heard twinky's and evo have the same filter but on has larger filtering holes.
While both filters fit onto either...it is Decidedly Not Correct to interchange them..The 348 has a smaller micron rating, and an anti-drain back valve...both undesireable for yer Shovel or Evo. OK for Twinky because they filter the Feed [Pressure] side of the pump...
I continue to use the 51215/1215!
 
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Anti drain back valve on an evo will make no difference at all.

I run Genuine Toyota oil filters on my bikes. It's the same filter as used on a 1986 RN 4 cylinder Truck.
 
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