replacing engine oil filter every change

[big bubba]

just like snake oil additives, if TP is a proven filter medium, why haven't manu gone that route on new vehicles? can't imagine doing that myself.

 

[RjCorazza]

I never used the Luberfiner filters, having only read of paper towel rolls being used in them. The Motorguard TP filters that I used were all bypass filters. The only reason I stopped using them is that TP rolls were shortened around 15-20 years ago, and the Motorguard canister wouldn't slightly crush them down anymore.

 

[LouNY]

Bypass filtration is a long way from "snake" oil they are a proven method of cleaning oil to reduce engine wear. And yes many of them used TP as a filter media.
They are still common and available.

why haven't manu gone that route on new vehicles? can't imagine doing that myself.

When has any manufacture gone the extra mile to prevent wear.
The large stationary and many performance engines use much better and more expensive lubrication systems.
Pre and post lubrication, bypass filtration, and accusump type systems are in common use in heavy industrial engines.

 

[JimRB]

whoa, mine only has 1/2 half that mileage & in same cond as yours.. curious as to vehicle, yr, & oil type used, single or multi owner. impressive

2003 VW TDI. Just keeps running.

 

[big bubba]

as a footnote for starting the thread, my question only applies to my gassers
& NOT the M8540. always replace both 100-125 hrs. but interested in the replies,.
good day

 

[Randolf J. Ruckus]

Our new car warranty covers oil changes at 10k. This is only for a 2 year period. I changed the oil at 5k to get the one change at 10k free at the dealer. From what I read who knows what oil they have in those bulk systems. I do my own changes at 4k religiously . At current shop rates I want to fend off future expensive down time. New engines have tight clearances and super thin oil. Don't rely on some of the aftermarket warranty companies to pay when it self expires. Nothing is covered one hundred percent reading the fine print. Good proper maintenance will save repair costs.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I changed the oil at 5k to get the one change at 10k free at the dealer. From what I read who knows what oil they have in those bulk systems.

I would pay to avoid "free" oil changes at a dealer. Have forfeited about a dozen of them.

Not only have people ended up with the wrong oil in their vehicles, there has been other collateral damage.

I buy vehicles at dealers, but after that I stay away and maintain them myself. Not necessarily following any time based maintenance schedules even if it technically means voiding the warranty.

Warranty work would involve dealer visits, so...But I have had parts sent to me under warranty.

 

[Williy]

Here you can purchase a toilet paper oil filter kit:

Frantz Filters | Advanced Oil Filtration Solutions

Established in 1953 by John Frantz, the Frantz Filter Company became a mainstay product and process for cleaning automotive oil worldwide.

www.frantzfilters.com

willy

 

[steve tym]

So many things affect the life of oil, mainly your driving conditions. I remember doing 3,000 mile oil changes religiously. Got busy, drove 8,500 miles. Checked the oil, but did not do an analysis. I could still see thru the oil on the dipstick. I backed way off on my changes. And your engine is not a closed container, it see's air (with moisture) and it see's fuel.
A lot of things go into those oil anylisers built into your car.
oils are better, your car doesn't dump fuel into the oil like it used to, ect. I would think if the recommended change is 10K and you do the oil at 5 and the filter at 10, you would be fine. Most of my equipment I do annually, my daily driven truck being the exception.

 

[DarkBlack]

Every other oil change, filter change can make sense on some engines, where a single oil filter is specified across a wide range of a manufacturer’s engines, such as motorcycles, where a single oil filter model is used for a 150hp 1300cc, down to a 50hp 500cc. The later model spec’d at the same mileage will usually be stated as every other oil change.
But..It’s not just about reaching dirt capacity. It’s also about loosing flexibility of the ADV valve, due to heat cycles. You may still have adequate filter flow, but start hearing more engine clatter after sitting overnight. Very well could be the filter needs changing to get in a new pliable ADV that seals well , even though the internal filter pleats, and owners manual stated mileage says you could do more