Pegasus Reusable Oil Filter
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I have not used it, don't know anything about it.
the thing is, if it doesn't work ( as well) the price to find out is rather high.
oil filters are cheap- i use the factory filter, the factory oil and I change at 3000 miles.
it's really hard to choose between better mousetrap and snake oil
-------- here's an old thread on the subject
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-thoughts.html
mike
the thing is, if it doesn't work ( as well) the price to find out is rather high.
oil filters are cheap- i use the factory filter, the factory oil and I change at 3000 miles.
it's really hard to choose between better mousetrap and snake oil
-------- here's an old thread on the subject
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-thoughts.html
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Mar 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM.
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From: Spokane, WA.
For what its worth, I use the K&N filter, and my indy uses them.
I also use the scavenger oil change method - see roguechopper.com
to get a "complete oil change". I used this with my 07 Fat Boy and my indy remarked how clean my oil was. It really does work.
I also use the scavenger oil change method - see roguechopper.com
to get a "complete oil change". I used this with my 07 Fat Boy and my indy remarked how clean my oil was. It really does work.
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From: Cheltenham, UK
I specialise in hydraulics and, as such, get exposed to filtration issues very regularly.
I don't know anything about these filters but I would be very sceptical for 1 simple reason.
Automotive filtration ratings are typically around 10um (microns). Not 100% correct for technical reasons beyond the scope of this thread this basically means that the filter is designed to trap particles 10um or bigger.
The smallest particle you can see with the naked eye is around 25um. In other words, you can't actually see the size of particle that the filter is designed to take out, so this leads to the very simple question - how do you know whether you have cleaned it properly or not?
It is possible to get cleanable filters for industrial hydraulic applications but in my experience these generally do not go finer than 40um and also they require an ultrasonic bath to clean them, so the commercial argument generally doesn't stack up.
Personally I would stick with a traditional filter, even though this appears to be an attractive offering
I don't know anything about these filters but I would be very sceptical for 1 simple reason.
Automotive filtration ratings are typically around 10um (microns). Not 100% correct for technical reasons beyond the scope of this thread this basically means that the filter is designed to trap particles 10um or bigger.
The smallest particle you can see with the naked eye is around 25um. In other words, you can't actually see the size of particle that the filter is designed to take out, so this leads to the very simple question - how do you know whether you have cleaned it properly or not?
It is possible to get cleanable filters for industrial hydraulic applications but in my experience these generally do not go finer than 40um and also they require an ultrasonic bath to clean them, so the commercial argument generally doesn't stack up.
Personally I would stick with a traditional filter, even though this appears to be an attractive offering
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What is its micron rating and does it have an internal check valve? All this talk on these related posts about cheap auto part store filters and reusable ones, but no one has advertised the micron rating, this rating will determine what is trapped in the filter and what goes right on through.
I went to that k&p site and no ratings other than ASTM. I know for sure most automotive full flow filters are rated at 30-40 microns, HD's I think were at 10mc. Anything less than 1 mc will deplete the chem pack in the oil. I would get more info, but I would consider using one if everything was superior to oem but as a mechanic I do take apart filters to monitor wear and us oil analysis on larger equipment so taking the filter apart to read to me is not out of the norm but I think to the general public that is a waste of time, most wouldnt know what they are reading anyway. Not all metallic material is harmful, if the oil is optimally maintained.
I went to that k&p site and no ratings other than ASTM. I know for sure most automotive full flow filters are rated at 30-40 microns, HD's I think were at 10mc. Anything less than 1 mc will deplete the chem pack in the oil. I would get more info, but I would consider using one if everything was superior to oem but as a mechanic I do take apart filters to monitor wear and us oil analysis on larger equipment so taking the filter apart to read to me is not out of the norm but I think to the general public that is a waste of time, most wouldnt know what they are reading anyway. Not all metallic material is harmful, if the oil is optimally maintained.
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