Oil filter alternative

Oil filter alternative

Author
Discussion

KKson

Original Poster:

3,395 posts

124 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
Hi, I have bought and used both the Unipart GFE295 and Fram PH2821a filters in the past but now struggling to find a source, apart from one very expensive advert on eBay. I did use a Rimmer alternative but found that there was no non-return valve so I got cold knock on start up for 10-12 seconds. What alternative filters are you using that also have the non-return valve built in?

mrzigazaga

18,534 posts

164 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
Hi mate..I bought a couple of FRAM filters but after hearing that some have exploded in use i decided not to use them...I managed to find the unipart GFE295 oil filter, They are out there but hard to find...I think there is a Motorcraft cross reference filter that is okay...Albeit never used it myself but my friend has on his 400SE....Ziga

Number 7

4,101 posts

261 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
Can't be sure about the valve, but I use Mahle OC132.

ElvisWedgely

2,714 posts

164 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
Number 7 said:
Can't be sure about the valve, but I use Mahle OC132.
I use Mahle OC261 under £5 on the bay and no problems. It's a Rover V8 filter In fact I think it's better than most other alternatives. Sorry about the earlier confusion with OC 132.

Tony. TCB.

Edited by ElvisWedgely on Thursday 18th June 22:33

Terence

175 posts

251 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
Hi Keith I used a Halfords filter for 3.9 Discovery. It has a non-return valve and seems to be fine. The wedge and I are apart at the moment but I can check later what the number is. HOF249 rings a bell but does not come up on their search function, but then not many things I look for on their web site do. Terence

adam quantrill

11,535 posts

241 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
My FRAMs have never given any trouble and I need some more so I'll buy yours of you Zig. Bring to the fest.

mrzigazaga

18,534 posts

164 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
adam quantrill said:
My FRAMs have never given any trouble and I need some more so I'll buy yours of you Zig. Bring to the fest.
Ill dig them out...I think there are two but definitely one...

KKson

Original Poster:

3,395 posts

124 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
Thanks for the replies. Mahle OC132 now ordered - I'll see how it performs. Cheers.

ElvisWedgely

2,714 posts

164 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
KKson said:
Thanks for the replies. Mahle OC132 now ordered - I'll see how it performs. Cheers.
Hi. Keith. There has been a mistake mate. I just checked my TVR 400SE and the one I'm using is Mahle OC 261 and not OC 132. It is a Rover V8 filter. You better check that order and make sure you get OC 261. Sorry about that, I wouldn't want you to fit the wrong one.


Tony. TCB.


Edited by ElvisWedgely on Thursday 18th June 22:37


Edited by ElvisWedgely on Thursday 18th June 22:55

bradderztvr

364 posts

146 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
Hi Keith,
The last filter I used was off fleabay with part number MA-P-OC132-A, and only cost £7 delivered to the door !(I think the seller was Doctor Car Parts or similar)
Cheers.

KKson

Original Poster:

3,395 posts

124 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
ElvisWedgely said:
Hi. Keith. There has been a mistake mate. I just checked my TVR 400SE and the one I'm using is Mahle OC 261 and not OC 132. It is a Rover V8 filter. You better check that order and make sure you get OC 261. Sorry about that, I wouldn't want you to fit the wrong one.

Tony. TCB.
Thanks Tony. The supplier also stock the 261 for an extra £1 so I've emailed them asking if I can cancel the first order and pay the extra for the 261. Cheers. Keith

ElvisWedgely

2,714 posts

164 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
KKson said:
ElvisWedgely said:
Hi. Keith. There has been a mistake mate. I just checked my TVR 400SE and the one I'm using is Mahle OC 261 and not OC 132. It is a Rover V8 filter. You better check that order and make sure you get OC 261. Sorry about that, I wouldn't want you to fit the wrong one.

Tony. TCB.
Thanks Tony. The supplier also stock the 261 for an extra £1 so I've emailed them asking if I can cancel the first order and pay the extra for the 261. Cheers. Keith
OK. Keith. That's good, because I got a bit worried there having given you wrong information. OC 261 is definitely what I've fitted to my Wedge and I've used this filter before with good results.

Tony. TCB.

bradderztvr

364 posts

146 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
Hi Keith,
The last filter I used was off fleabay with part number MA-P-OC132-A, and only cost £7 delivered to the door !(I think the seller was Doctor Car Parts or similar)
Cheers.

KKson

Original Poster:

3,395 posts

124 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
bradderztvr said:
Hi Keith,
The last filter I used was off fleabay with part number MA-P-OC132-A, and only cost £7 delivered to the door !(I think the seller was Doctor Car Parts or similar)
Cheers.
Thanks Roger. If I have issues with the Mahle one then I'll try your recommendation. I cant find either the Unipart GFE 295 or Fram filters at the moment and despite an oil change only 8 weeks ago I want to flush the engine as there's still obvious sludge in the pressure gauge area. I've got a new toy today - a proper oil pressure test kit with all the adapters - will give it a go Saturday to see what my real oil pressure is. You still ok for BBWF convoy across? Best if I meet you at Bromyard on way over? Also when do you want to set your new regulator up?

bradderztvr

364 posts

146 months

Thursday 18th June 2015
quotequote all
I always used Crossland 532 filters, but they don't seem to be available anymore.
Definately on for BBWF convoy.
FPR - some time this weekend ? I'm RD's Fri/Sat/Sun.

Wedg1e

26,760 posts

264 months

Friday 19th June 2015
quotequote all
Fram or Motocraft for me, any filter's better than no filter...

Transmitter Man

4,253 posts

223 months

Saturday 20th June 2015
quotequote all
A further alternative for a few quid more:

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=...

I also found the following:

"The K & N oil filters have a stated efficiency of 99%, removing particles down to a size of 10 microns. According to the Australian Filter company Ryco, the normal level of filtration for most filters on the market is not less than 30 microns."

Make of that what you will.

Phil
420 SEAC

mrzigazaga

18,534 posts

164 months

Saturday 20th June 2015
quotequote all
Looks a good filter Phil, We need alternates...Yearly oil changes are recommended anyway so if something can filter down to a finer degree then it can only be a good thing...Ziga

B@man

1,486 posts

203 months

Saturday 20th June 2015
quotequote all
Local motor factor stocks these

mann W940/1

Feirny

2,500 posts

146 months

Saturday 20th June 2015
quotequote all