Looking for the most experienced oil filter expert (or moderator) to answer one question.
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I hope that they aren't just using old photos because otherwise that is the find of the year. They don't have any that fit my cars or otherwise I would be ordering more than would be reasonable.
My Dakota can’t fit the XG-8A as hits frame
I have bought a few packs from this guy. All have been the "15,000 mile" old Ultras. It's been a while, though since I bought any.
Some of the XG8A had dented tops and rattled... Don't use those!
Back to the original question about filter efficiency:
Does anyone have experience using the Fleetguard filters?
I found a Fleetguard filter in the PH8A or L30001 size (3/4-16) with the StratoPore filter media?
Looking at the Fleetguard website it shows the LF3313 as meeting or exceeding OE specs but then lists the "upgraded" filter LF3487 as their best filter for modern engines in that size using "synthetic" media but it does not state that it's a Stratopore filter??
Here's the spec's on the LF3487 filter, note the micron rating at 24.6 at 100%, but strangely it doesn't list any bypass valve PSI numbers?
Does anyone have experience using the Fleetguard filters?
I found a Fleetguard filter in the PH8A or L30001 size (3/4-16) with the StratoPore filter media?
Looking at the Fleetguard website it shows the LF3313 as meeting or exceeding OE specs but then lists the "upgraded" filter LF3487 as their best filter for modern engines in that size using "synthetic" media but it does not state that it's a Stratopore filter??
Here's the spec's on the LF3487 filter, note the micron rating at 24.6 at 100%, but strangely it doesn't list any bypass valve PSI numbers?
You may be forgetting, or just excluding the base end bypass feature. This is likely more impactful to wear than high efficiency in moderately severe climate zones. Of course, I have no data to back up this postulate.
That's big difference in flow rate between those two filters (LF3487 = 14.27gpm versus LF16002 = 5.28gpm)
So what's the average oil filter (oil pump?) flow rate for passenger vehicle internal combustion engines, OTR trucks,
diesel versus gasoline/petrol engines, ----???
So what's the average oil filter (oil pump?) flow rate for passenger vehicle internal combustion engines, OTR trucks,
diesel versus gasoline/petrol engines, ----???
I just emailed Fleetguard about the accuracy of the LF16002 flow rate on their website.
These rated flow rates are all over the place. Motorcraft rates the FL820S as 11-13gpm but the FL1A (MUCH larger) at 7-9gpm.
Hopefully I'll hear something back.
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Good idea to tag @NashNative on here, our resident Fleetguard guy, as he may be faster in responding.
I was told by the company that their Fleetguard LF3487 does not have a bypass valve and they don't know what the anti-drainback valve material is made from??
Also, when I asked about the life span of the filter (miles/hours) they said they didn't have that information but that the glue holding the pleats together begins to soften after about one year. I found that response a bit strange. Seems like they really don't know their own product.
I've also been getting not so great responses from Purolator, ie: they just keep referring me to their web site.
Also, when I asked about the life span of the filter (miles/hours) they said they didn't have that information but that the glue holding the pleats together begins to soften after about one year. I found that response a bit strange. Seems like they really don't know their own product.
I've also been getting not so great responses from Purolator, ie: they just keep referring me to their web site.
I haven't cut a 3487 open but there is a whip city video showing one cut open. It does have a BP valve & he states it's a 10psig BP valve.
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It definitely has a standard bypass valve, the ADBV is butyl rubber (not silicone).
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Hey gang. We are just wanting to confirm the flow rates for LF16002, correct? I will ask around.
Weren't many, if not all, automotive oil filters partial-flow until spin-on filters appeared in the mid- and late 1950s?
Thank you
If it’s not too much trouble, would you mind confirming the bypass settings on the LF16002 & LF3487 as well as the flow rate on the 3487?
I have a 3487 on order to use as a transmission remote spin on & am currently using the 16002 as the full flow filter on my F150 6.2. Would be good to know that I’m not restricting flow & running in bypass over just using the stock Motorcraft FL820S.
Thanks again
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Okay...asking a few technical resources...will keep you posted.If it’s not too much trouble, would you mind confirming the bypass settings on the LF16002 & LF3487 as well as the flow rate on the 3487?
I have a 3487 on order to use as a transmission remote spin on & am currently using the 16002 as the full flow filter on my F150 6.2. Would be good to know that I’m not restricting flow & running in bypass over just using the stock Motorcraft FL820S.
Thanks again
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Thanks for your business ❤ DM me your address and I'll send you some Fleetguard swag if you want it.I ordered one
You only live once and you can't take it with you
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Finally had the time to catch up on reading this thread from the start...a couple of notes that came to mind.
Be wary of purchasing filters online...we are seeing unprecedented amounts of counterfeit filters being sold to end-user customers (like yourselves) through Amazon. We are seeing these come to our business as submitted warranty claims for engine damage or even catastrophic failure. Once we figure out that the filters are fakes and not made by us, regrettably for the customer, those claims are denied. It has come to our attention most recently, in the last few weeks, that this is now happening with Wal-Mart as well. Everyone here should be highly suspect of buying engine parts from these online retailers...you might get legitimate products, but you might not. And the fakes look really good in many cases...you may not know without deeper inspection or until it's too late. Your best bet is to purchase your filters from authorized retailers as indicated by the filter manufacturers directly...they can tell you where they sell their parts through as an official channel.
Be wary of purchasing filters online...we are seeing unprecedented amounts of counterfeit filters being sold to end-user customers (like yourselves) through Amazon. We are seeing these come to our business as submitted warranty claims for engine damage or even catastrophic failure. Once we figure out that the filters are fakes and not made by us, regrettably for the customer, those claims are denied. It has come to our attention most recently, in the last few weeks, that this is now happening with Wal-Mart as well. Everyone here should be highly suspect of buying engine parts from these online retailers...you might get legitimate products, but you might not. And the fakes look really good in many cases...you may not know without deeper inspection or until it's too late. Your best bet is to purchase your filters from authorized retailers as indicated by the filter manufacturers directly...they can tell you where they sell their parts through as an official channel.
