Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 00:59:00 -0500
Reply-To: Dominique Cormann <ml@KOZMIK.GUELPH.ON.CA>
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From: Dominique Cormann <ml@KOZMIK.GUELPH.ON.CA>
Subject: Re: Oil filters
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Just so ya know, amsoils filters are made by baldwin.
For example the filters that work on the diesel VWs is the Amsoil SDF15.
This filter is actually the V2F filter from baldwin. Baldwin makes a B2
filter which is the same filter but with a conventional filter media,
same quality as a Mann or Mahle for example - high pleat count.
If you email baldwin they will confirm that they make the filters for
amsoil...actually so will amsoil, but they are relunctant to explain
this since it means they are pretty much giving you the information to
buy the same filter at 1/2 the price!
The V2F is $7.2 canadian and the SDF15 is $16.25 canadian.
The larger diesel filters fit on the gas engines and like using diesel
oil in a gas engine, using the diesel filters is also a good idea.
Larger filter volume, goes well with people doing extended drain times
with synthetics.
I am using the V2F on my diesel.
The B2 filters to 20-40 microns. The V2F filters from 5 microns and up.
It does this because its not a screen type filter, like normal filters.
Its a depth filter. Its not the hard paper material that normal filters
have, which act like a screen. Its layers of cottom, cellulose and
fiberglass. The different layers trap different size particles, but
still allow the same oil flow. By trapping different sized particles at
different levels its acting like a depth filter.
On Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:34:25 -0800
harald_nancy <harald_nancy@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:
> Oil filters: Mann, Mahle, yes, but don't forget Amsoil.
> Another oil filter that works very well in the vanagon is made
> by Amsoil. Especially if you are using synthetic oil
> with longer drain interval, this filter could benefit you.
> ( I still change the oil every 4000 miles. old habit I can not
> break)
> I have used the Amsoil full flow spin-on filter on my
> westy for a couple of years now with no problems.
> The oil light goes out instantly at startup, and never
> flickers. No more hydr.valve lifter ticking. Even when
> I start the van after several weeks of storage.
> The filter for the vanagon is the SDF 34 .
> I ordered four or five, and got a discount from the
> local dealer.
> They are not cheap. something like $7 or $8 per filter,
> but they appear to be well made.
> Some of the features:
> oil pressure relief valve, heavy duty case of drawn steel,
> cellulose, synthetic, and glass blend media, and anti-drain back valve.
> Check out the info on the links.
> http://www.amsoil.com/products/sdf.html
> http://www.amsoil-oil.com/asf.htm
> Harald
> 90 westy
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