Hastings LF115. '01 Dodge G/C Updated Valve Train

[WellOiled]

Originally Posted By: Farmer
If you were following my other threads on my sludged 3.3L... Here's an update on my '01 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L. 264,064KM. Changed the filter at 263,282. Put this Hastings on and replaced oil and filter at 263,961. I buy these Hastings for $4 + eco fee.

Previous Thread - https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3914211/1

Was running about 4Qts PYB + 1Qt PP. Both 5W30. About 1100KM on this fill. About 680KM on this filter.
Put about 4 ounces of Seafoam and idled for 10 minutes before dumping the oil.
Replaced with 5Qts PYB 5W30 + 350ML MMO, Hastings LF115. Planning for 1000KM to 1500KM this OCI.


Valve Train, Yes. I know its ugly. Taken at 263,961KM. ~164K Miles. But it's improving. So I'm happy.

Filter Overview. Built in Bypass Valve.

Inside Can, its not much but scroll down. I filtered everything in the canister with a shop towel.

Filter Seam, kind of ugly. But, it does the job.

Filter Media

Sludge Bits #1

Sludge Bits #2 There is a nickle there to represent how much there actually is.

This Hastings LF115 certainly looks much better than the Napa ProSelect 21515 you Cut Open at 430KM.

Can you tell if you are making progress on the cleanup?

 

[BigD1]

Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Hastings says louvered center tube has 40% flow area compared to 15% for holes. Not sure how they can make that exact claim because holes vary, but they promote louvers as giving more flow.


Not sure about the numbers, but the center tube design is unique. It's a spiral tube, and it has louvered holes that run continuous. The spiral tube is a stout design too. Kind of hard for me to explain. If I don't forget, I will take a couple pictures of the center tube design tomorrow because I like to take pictures outside during the day light. Media has already been stripped off the filter, so it will not be a problem to get a good look at it. Just glad that I did not trash it before I saw this post.

 

[Farmer]

Originally Posted By: WellOiled

This Hastings LF115 certainly looks much better than the Napa ProSelect 21515 you Cut Open at 430KM.

Can you tell if you are making progress on the cleanup?


Feels like I'm making progress. The top end is a bit cleaner for sure. Just have to remember to not drive my truck and drive this one instead.

 

[WellOiled]

Originally Posted By: Farmer
Originally Posted By: WellOiled

This Hastings LF115 certainly looks much better than the Napa ProSelect 21515 you Cut Open at 430KM.

Can you tell if you are making progress on the cleanup?


Feels like I'm making progress. The top end is a bit cleaner for sure. Just have to remember to not drive my truck and drive this one instead.

I am thinking you may be due for another short OCI. How is the cleanup progressing?