Hey!, How 'bout one of those AMWAY Super-duper oil filtration systems?! I've heard they're great--though expensive. Do a search on that, man.
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03-21-2010, 03:11 PM | #107 (permalink) |
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IMHO, oil filtration is far more important than oil type. Those mag filter covers are only good for collecting the magnetic particles. So where are the other non-magnetic particles going? Hence, if you require better filtration, maybe an investment in a better oil filtration system is in order as j.arnaldo suggests. Someone can correct me but I believe a standard filter will not pass particles less than 30 microns. Particles less than 30 microns that do pass are most likely not a show stopper for your engine. They will either get embedded in the bearing babbitt, eventually settle in the base pan or other places where sludge forms.
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LOL. I just noticed the tag on this thread.
Re. filtration, I've said it before -- I don't think filtration is the issue. The issue is that those particles shouldn't be there to need filtering to begin with!
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Obviously, filtration is not the issue. The OP has a wear issue and changing the oil won't fix it.
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Agreed. Also, you do know that oil is recycled these days, right?
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You mean Amsoil? please tell me you meant Amsoil.
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Amway, Amsoil, what's the diff? (I kid, I kid.)
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Honestly, I have never heard of Amway. Browsing their products, I don't see any mention of Amsoil whatsoever. Plus, on my way to becoming T-1 certified, I never encountered Amway along the way. It appears they utilize the same marketing strategy, which might be a source of confusion. Lastly, anybody can become a dealer if they wanted.
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