Nah, I was talking about Project Farm. Looks like you already saw David's video on this.
I learned a long time ago that you can't judge a book by its cover , so unless you have the special test equipment to test for particle count,flow, bypass settings etc, you are better off just buying the cheapest stuff on the shelf and replacing it when book calls for it for than going thru any in depth analysis of either the oil or the filter.
Dude. This is BITOG. Come on now...ahhaahahI learned a long time ago that you can't judge a book by its cover , so unless you have the special test equipment to test for particle count,flow, bypass settings etc, you are better off just buying the cheapest stuff on the shelf and replacing it when book calls for it for than going thru any in depth analysis of either the oil or the filter.
Absolutely
Or you could buy filters that have an ISO 4548-12 rating and compare them ... along with C&P build and durability info gleaned in this forum. Of course, it someone doesn't care about efficiency, then just slap anything on that won't (maybe) blow-up the engine.I learned a long time ago that you can't judge a book by its cover , so unless you have the special test equipment to test for particle count,flow, bypass settings etc, you are better off just buying the cheapest stuff on the shelf and replacing it when book calls for it for than going thru any in depth analysis of either the oil or the filter.
most of the info gleaned from this forum revolves around the looks of the filter.Or you could buy filters that have an ISO 4548-12 rating and compare them ... along with C&P build and durability info gleaned in this forum. Of course, it someone doesn't care about efficiency, then just slap anything on that won't (maybe) blow-up the engine.
For myself, after spending 40+ year working in a fleet where whatever low bid or whatever is cheapest is the rule, I stick by that method too.
I never buy into the marketing, but it is more about what I can get bang for buck. In the case of filters, I like a silicone ADBV due to our climate, as well as filters that I can easily obtain for last minute small engines that come in for service.most of the info gleaned from this forum revolves around the looks of the filter.
I will admit when I was younger and less experienced I actually thought branding and marketing claims etc made a difference but I don't anymore.
yeah, I usually get some filters from Rock Auto, end up generally as a name brand bought in bulk at a low price... never worried what they used inside the filter, figure its going in the trash anywhere from 6 months to a year later.. by cheap it usually is Bosch, Champ, Hastings etcI never buy into the marketing, but it is more about what I can get bang for buck. In the case of filters, I like a silicone ADBV due to our climate, as well as filters that I can easily obtain for last minute small engines that come in for service.
I'll be the first to claim I don't think running a cheap "tech" spec'd filter vs. a high end expensive filter would make any difference in measurable engine wear for the life of a vehicle in most applications, but it does give me the warm and fuzzy feeling knowing it is constructed well. I've cut open a few filters with torn media.
yep, you are corrent... BITOG is the home of Compulsive Oil Changers former Compulsive Oil Changers who aren't in denial and accepted therapy. .
Visually looking at the guts of a used cut open oil filter tells a lot about the build quality and durability during use. Example of how that's important is when what's considered a great filter in efficiency and has a good brand name reputation shows repeated media failure from use. Who would keep using those filters.most of the info gleaned from this forum revolves around the looks of the filter.
I will admit when I was younger and less experienced I actually thought branding and marketing claims etc made a difference but I don't anymore.
But the K&N has killer marketing
so does Amsoil.
Not everyone has the budget to constantly rebuild an engine after a short amount of hours on the engine.
only people I know who constantly rebuild engine's are in racing
That's why they are used in racing. The engine needs to last as long to at minimum finish the race, as you can't score points if you don't finish.
