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Oil Filter with Magnet built in for break in?
http://www.eliteetc.com/oilfilters.html
Does anyone have experience with these filters before? Will they be better when breaking in your engine? It says this on their site Quote:
I was debating getting one since a Filter Mag does the same thing but it would really be only useful for the beginning of the lifetimes car. A magnetic drain plug could be used after break in period. Filter Mags are so expensive and this looks like a good option if you dont want to spend 50 bucks on a filter mag. But need some opinions or first hand experiences before purchasing one. Also read in another thread about Cusco and HKS filters but they are so expensive. Not sure about Tempest pricing though. Would these filters be as effective as a filter mag or putting Neodymium Magnets or perhaps even HDD magnets(saw this in another thread and OP says the magets are VERY strong, another poster replies and said heat from engine would make it weal but HDD's do get pretty hot so that shouldnt really be an issue)? I am only worried about engine break in metal shavings. Might as well get a filter mag if you get a Cusco oil filter. Was thinking of maybe an HKS or Tempest if they are any good Last edited by showbe; 09-24-2012 at 11:13 PM. |
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I think a magnet in the system is never a bad idea, however not all particles that float around in the oil will be magnetic, so it will not trap everything, and I do think going with a really good filter would be more ideal than a bad filter with a magnet. Now I have never used or heard of the Tempest filter, so I cannot comment on that, but I guess I would prefer to go with a brand that has been proven to work well.
Also have you looked into a re-usable magnet, like one in the drain plug, or Dimple's "Black hole" magnets that you can stick anywhere, filter or otherwise? They might be a better option as you are still going to pick up the magnetic materials, and then go with a really good filter to get the rest Thanks, Rick |
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I think the three other magnet oil filter threads might help you.
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