Hasting oil filters
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I've looked at some Hastings filters in the past. Nothing special IMO. It comes from the same company as Baldwin filters, but isn't necessarily up to the same heavy duty standards as a red Baldwin from what I have seen.
As of now (and for the past while), they are actual clones of the Baldwins. I use them fairly regularly; in fact, I just had one on my G. They aren't fancy, but they are exceedingly well built and available at a decent price, which is good enough for me. I regularly get them for free, but I was using them before that started happening.
Originally Posted By: Morris400
Does anyone here use these regularly or at least have any experience? I'm putting one on my car tomorrow hoping this is an upgrade over the Fram Extra Gaurd.
Its s step up from FRAM EXTRA GAURD..
At least they have a coil spring at the bottom and steal end caps and I cant stay that for the Fram Extra Gaurd, unless yours is Cartridge Style..
Some Extra Gaurd that are Cartridge styles are made by Malhe or some other company.
Does anyone here use these regularly or at least have any experience? I'm putting one on my car tomorrow hoping this is an upgrade over the Fram Extra Gaurd.
Its s step up from FRAM EXTRA GAURD..
At least they have a coil spring at the bottom and steal end caps and I cant stay that for the Fram Extra Gaurd, unless yours is Cartridge Style..
Some Extra Gaurd that are Cartridge styles are made by Malhe or some other company.
Coil springs and metal end caps aren't an upgrade. Efficiency is much more important.
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I've used Hasting, Baldwin, and WIX for years without issue on HD trucks and construction equipment.
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I have not used a Hastings, but I do have some incidental info on them.
I was curious as to their offering for fuel filters for my Dmax, as well as other brands for that application. I emailed all the major players (Baldwin/Hastings, Purolator, Donaldson, Wix, Fram, Parker/Racor). They (Hastings) are the only company that fully and competely asnwered my questions.
They (Hastings) sent me an email that had not only clear indiciations of their origin (they and Baldwin are run from the same company and are essentially identical brand twins), but they also sent actual true ISO performance data for the fuel filter showing all ranges and particulate loading, etc. The data they sent me was run to appropriate ISO testing protocol, and even had a statement of authenticity at the bottom. Very professional and thorough. Two things I learned from this; they take customer questions seriously and they have a VERY excellent fuel filter in terms of media performance. I am impressed, to say the least.
Whether you can apply that to their lube filters is up to you. But if you email them as I did, you may well get the answer you're looking for.
I was curious as to their offering for fuel filters for my Dmax, as well as other brands for that application. I emailed all the major players (Baldwin/Hastings, Purolator, Donaldson, Wix, Fram, Parker/Racor). They (Hastings) are the only company that fully and competely asnwered my questions.
They (Hastings) sent me an email that had not only clear indiciations of their origin (they and Baldwin are run from the same company and are essentially identical brand twins), but they also sent actual true ISO performance data for the fuel filter showing all ranges and particulate loading, etc. The data they sent me was run to appropriate ISO testing protocol, and even had a statement of authenticity at the bottom. Very professional and thorough. Two things I learned from this; they take customer questions seriously and they have a VERY excellent fuel filter in terms of media performance. I am impressed, to say the least.
Whether you can apply that to their lube filters is up to you. But if you email them as I did, you may well get the answer you're looking for.
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Basically same as Baldwin, solid construction, though perhaps not necessarily noted for a higher efficiency rating.
Those who use and post about them on this board seem to swear by them. So that's a plus too imo.
Hastings aren't readily available for in store purchase in this area.
Those who use and post about them on this board seem to swear by them. So that's a plus too imo.
Hastings aren't readily available for in store purchase in this area.
FWIW, the company that services all our emergency generators (from 60 kW up through 1 MW) uses Hastings on the smaller units. Never been any oil-related problem.
Most of their filters are made in Nebraska, but a few of their numbers are outsourced (like they all do) and are made outside the American border. While they make numbers for about every make and model, their bread-and-butter numbers are for ag units and big trucks. I noticed RockAuto started selling some of their filters recently. There used to be a Hastings rep that would occasionally post on this site, but I haven't seen anything from him in years. Since I live fairly close to their factory, a lot of local businesses are suppliers and sell their filters, including the local Fastenal stores.
I used to use Hastings filters back in the 70's when the local TSC store sold them. Back then they used Cotton wadding instead of a paper element.
Their slogan at the time was "keeps your oil visibly clean"
Their slogan at the time was "keeps your oil visibly clean"
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Hello, WARNING: Completely unscientific anecdotal evidence to follow.
I was driving and maintaining a 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback; California GT (full name, I swear).
I bought my first Hastings filter in Glens Falls, NY.
It was a huge "V-8" filter (#115 IIRC) with a 1" stamped nut welded to its top.
At my next oil change I noticed a huge improvement in the clarity of the drained oil.
I stuck with Hastings until the small shop closed.
The only sources I have for them now is an overpriced brake specialty shop in Hackensack or Amazon.
I go with WIX now for any car which requires a spin-on canister.
Mahle and Mann make the cartridges I buy for my Volvo engine. Kira
I was driving and maintaining a 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback; California GT (full name, I swear).
I bought my first Hastings filter in Glens Falls, NY.
It was a huge "V-8" filter (#115 IIRC) with a 1" stamped nut welded to its top.
At my next oil change I noticed a huge improvement in the clarity of the drained oil.
I stuck with Hastings until the small shop closed.
The only sources I have for them now is an overpriced brake specialty shop in Hackensack or Amazon.
I go with WIX now for any car which requires a spin-on canister.
Mahle and Mann make the cartridges I buy for my Volvo engine. Kira
Amsoil filters were made by Hastings at one time. I was reminded of that by the cotton/cellulose media comment.
You'll probably find this link of interest. I did teardown and research on a bunch of them a while back.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3392512/PF63,_PF48,_LF641,_LF613,_5706#Post3392512
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3392512/PF63,_PF48,_LF641,_LF613,_5706#Post3392512
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Hastings are good filters and feature solid construction.
To my knowledge, they are identical to the red Baldwin filters but seem to be marketed through auto supply houses instead of heavy equipment dealers.
I would use a Hastings every time over a OCOD.
At work, our shop services over 300 fleet vehicles and all, from passenger cars to medium duty trucks to heavy construction equipment, use Hastings filters.
To my knowledge, they are identical to the red Baldwin filters but seem to be marketed through auto supply houses instead of heavy equipment dealers.
I would use a Hastings every time over a OCOD.
At work, our shop services over 300 fleet vehicles and all, from passenger cars to medium duty trucks to heavy construction equipment, use Hastings filters.
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Coil springs and metal end caps aren't an upgrade. Efficiency is much more important.
Coil springs are typically less likely to fatigue that a leaf type spring.
Although engineering design can certainly overcome this.
Leaf springs are selected by some filter manufacturers primarily for their economy.
Coil springs and metal end caps aren't an upgrade. Efficiency is much more important.
Coil springs are typically less likely to fatigue that a leaf type spring.
Although engineering design can certainly overcome this.
Leaf springs are selected by some filter manufacturers primarily for their economy.
dnewton3
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Originally Posted By: SilverC6
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Coil springs and metal end caps aren't an upgrade. Efficiency is much more important.
Coil springs are typically less likely to fatigue that a leaf type spring.
Although engineering design can certainly overcome this.
Leaf springs are selected by some filter manufacturers primarily for their economy.
Interestingly, Amsoil uses leaf springs and they have some of the longest filter FCI reccomendations out there ... Just sayin' .....
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Coil springs and metal end caps aren't an upgrade. Efficiency is much more important.
Coil springs are typically less likely to fatigue that a leaf type spring.
Although engineering design can certainly overcome this.
Leaf springs are selected by some filter manufacturers primarily for their economy.
Interestingly, Amsoil uses leaf springs and they have some of the longest filter FCI reccomendations out there ... Just sayin' .....
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Originally Posted By: dnewton3
Originally Posted By: SilverC6
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Coil springs and metal end caps aren't an upgrade. Efficiency is much more important.
Coil springs are typically less likely to fatigue that a leaf type spring.
Although engineering design can certainly overcome this.
Leaf springs are selected by some filter manufacturers primarily for their economy.
Interestingly, Amsoil uses leaf springs and they have some of the longest filter FCI reccomendations out there ... Just sayin' .....
I get the feeling that Amsoil doesn't build any oil filters at all.
They just find something that works for them and they slap a coat of paint on it.
Originally Posted By: SilverC6
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Coil springs and metal end caps aren't an upgrade. Efficiency is much more important.
Coil springs are typically less likely to fatigue that a leaf type spring.
Although engineering design can certainly overcome this.
Leaf springs are selected by some filter manufacturers primarily for their economy.
Interestingly, Amsoil uses leaf springs and they have some of the longest filter FCI reccomendations out there ... Just sayin' .....
I get the feeling that Amsoil doesn't build any oil filters at all.
They just find something that works for them and they slap a coat of paint on it.
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