K&P Engineering oil filter.... anyone?
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So here's my UOA with a full 5,000 miles on the oil. I've been running the KandP since 3,000 mi. I'm not here to argue with anyone, and I don't care what your anecdotal opinion is. These filters work, and they work well. The only ding on this analysis is increased viscosity, and that has nothing to do with the oil filter, (Heat and duration) No oil was added during this cycle and wear metals are nice and low. Don't compare your 2,500 mi. analysis to my 5,000 mi. analysis, concentrates increase with mileage. Cold oil through a 5 mic filter, full pulls at any temp, and/or high viscosity, the stock HD filter is bypassing everything, nothing is filtered. BlackStone labs specifically state insolubles and silicon are low, which indicate "oil and air filtration were working well." In case you're wondering, I run a K&N (don't get confused, K&P oil /vs K&N air) oem spec sized air filter in the stock air cleaner. Peace!
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So here's my UOA with a full 5,000 miles on the oil. I've been running the KandP since 3,000 mi. I'm not here to argue with anyone, and I don't care what your anecdotal opinion is. These filters work, and they work well. The only ding on this analysis is increased viscosity, and that has nothing to do with the oil filter, (Heat and duration) No oil was added during this cycle and wear metals are nice and low. Don't compare your 2,500 mi. analysis to my 5,000 mi. analysis, concentrates increase with mileage. Cold oil through a 5 mic filter, full pulls at any temp, and/or high viscosity, the stock HD filter is bypassing everything, nothing is filtered. BlackStone labs specifically state insolubles and silicon are low, which indicate "oil and air filtration were working well." In case you're wondering, I run a K&N (don't get confused, K&P oil /vs K&N air) oem spec sized air filter in the stock air cleaner. Peace!
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Thanks for sharing.
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So here's my UOA with a full 5,000 miles on the oil. I've been running the KandP since 3,000 mi. I'm not here to argue with anyone, and I don't care what your anecdotal opinion is. These filters work, and they work well. The only ding on this analysis is increased viscosity, and that has nothing to do with the oil filter, (Heat and duration) No oil was added during this cycle and wear metals are nice and low. Don't compare your 2,500 mi. analysis to my 5,000 mi. analysis, concentrates increase with mileage. Cold oil through a 5 mic filter, full pulls at any temp, and/or high viscosity, the stock HD filter is bypassing everything, nothing is filtered. BlackStone labs specifically state insolubles and silicon are low, which indicate "oil and air filtration were working well." In case you're wondering, I run a K&N (don't get confused, K&P oil /vs K&N air) oem spec sized air filter in the stock air cleaner. Peace!
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Last edited by mtclassic; Jan 21, 2011 at 09:40 AM.
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Think I'll stay with the H-D Spin-on. That contraption seems a bit too spendy for what it gives you. May be Ok for 'performance motors', but the average rider isn't going to benefit too much from the added expence. Haven't lost a motor in 50 years of riding! In the early days there was no oil filter and motors held up pretty good.
Last edited by FXSTS-88; Jan 23, 2011 at 06:53 AM.
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Think I'll stay with the H-D Spin-on. That contraption seems a bit too spendy for what it give you. May be Ok for 'performance motors', but the average rider isn't going to benefit too much from the added expence. Haven't lost a motor in 50 years of riding! In the early days there was no oil filter and motors held up pretty good.
which I guess is either a plus or minus depending on your beliefs.
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I've also noticed a drop in my oil temps in stop and go traffic of about 20 to 30*s so figure motor may last a few miles longer before any major work.
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Yes sir mtclassic, you said it best and I knew exactly where you were coming from. Your post had a lot to do with the snippy comment I made about anecdotal opinions LOL! I almost didn't post for your exact reason. I made the move to KandP after reading about Baisley requiring it on his builds to maintain warranty; that was good enough for me.
