Re-useable oil filters any experience?

[GregWeld]

I've run reuseable filters in my stuff for a long time now - including 6.0 diesel - they're expensive but allow more oil to flow... and do a great job cleaning since they actually FILTER the oil rather than just run the oil past some paper pleats....

I've always bought these...


http://gopurepower.com/

[Zspoiler]

I have used K&N filters for years on all my cars.As long as you clean them regularly.You shouldn`t have any problems.

[Solid LT1]

Any steel mesh filter won't separate the condensation/water from the cooling system out from the motor oil. Non paper/synthetic elements shouldn't be used on a street car....if you store your car long lengths of time between uses, there will be condensation inside your motor. Canton filters are some of the few replaceble element units that I can think of that have a synthetic media....but, they don't have the filter area of a pleated filter unit. I use K&N, Amsoil, Baldwin, GM and Wix on my various motors....Bosch premium are also decent from what I have seen.

[Che70velle]

Originally Posted by Solid LT1

Any steel mesh filter won't separate the condensation/water from the cooling system out from the motor oil. Non paper/synthetic elements shouldn't be used on a street car....if you store your car long lengths of time between uses, there will be condensation inside your motor. Canton filters are some of the few replaceble element units that I can think of that have a synthetic media....but, they don't have the filter area of a pleated filter unit. I use K&N, Amsoil, Baldwin, GM and Wix on my various motors....Bosch premium are also decent from what I have seen.

True, but condensation turns to steam and comes out of the breathers as the engine comes to temp. If your storing your car long lengths of time, you should check for LARGE amounts of condensation by reading your dipstick. Water in the engine will ALWAYS be heavier than the oil, and goes to the bottom of the pan. If your dipstick is reading a little higher than normal, it's usually due to condensation for a vehicle sitting for long periods. I had a truck once, which is an 88' with 4 miles on it, make a full quart of water from condensation, but it sat for 11 years with no start up. I now start her up once a year, or so. This was in climate controlled storage by the way.