Re-Usable Oil Filter
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Just came across this piece.
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I had never before considered the idea, let alone seen something like it. My builder suggested I start inspecting my oil filters by cutting them open and inspecting the filter element. Does anyone have opinions/experience with something like this?
M-Tuned
I had never before considered the idea, let alone seen something like it. My builder suggested I start inspecting my oil filters by cutting them open and inspecting the filter element. Does anyone have opinions/experience with something like this?
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I've seen other companies with reusable filters too. Can't remember what sort of pricing to know if M-tuned is competetive. They are supposed to last pretty much forever if you maintain them properly. That's the drawback. Just throw another $5 filter on and throw the old one away or have to pull the filter apart and clean the element. They are supposed to flow and filter very well though.
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LOL, I realize you were only kidding, but for informative purposes:
Oil Filter Cutters - SummitRacing.com
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LOL, I realize you were only kidding, but for informative purposes:
Oil Filter Cutters - SummitRacing.com
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Hmm... Pretty reasonable price on the K-Tuned part, compared to what others are charging.
$135: MAZDA MIATA OIL FILTER - S1zzMIATA - MAZDA - AUTOMOTIVE OIL FILTER
$239: Filters - Pure Power! DURAMAX 6.6 Diesel Truck Lifetime Oil Filter - PurePower!, Inc.
$147: System 1 209-312361 System 1 Reusable Oil Filters
$135: MAZDA MIATA OIL FILTER - S1zzMIATA - MAZDA - AUTOMOTIVE OIL FILTER
$239: Filters - Pure Power! DURAMAX 6.6 Diesel Truck Lifetime Oil Filter - PurePower!, Inc.
$147: System 1 209-312361 System 1 Reusable Oil Filters
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No, you should thank the engine builder for giving you good advice! Cutting open oil filters (to inspect the filter element for pieces of ferrous & non-ferrous metal) as well as periodic oil analysis has be SOP for years in the heavy equipment and aviation fields. These techniques don't always prevent engine failure but they tend to warn you in advance of impeding problems.
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Joe, have you done this yet?? I've been tempted to try on my lathe (still using the old can opener style filter opener) but I had a few machinists tell me the cutoff blade would snag and breakoff. Can you give some suggestions on speeds? Are you doing this with the cut-off blade in the normal position slightly high of center or mounted behind the filter and slightly below center???