When did you last see a gunked-up oil filter?
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About once every two weeks.
Usually due to manufacturers "look how low our servicing costs are" oil change intervals and/or customers topping up with the "best value" oil that Tesco's or Halfords will sell them!
The point being that if the filter looks clogged up then you've left it too long. The whole point of servicing is to replace items BEFORE they cause a problem.
Usually due to manufacturers "look how low our servicing costs are" oil change intervals and/or customers topping up with the "best value" oil that Tesco's or Halfords will sell them!
The point being that if the filter looks clogged up then you've left it too long. The whole point of servicing is to replace items BEFORE they cause a problem.
ffhard said:
... customers topping up with the "best value" oil that Tesco's or Halfords will sell them!
The point being that if the filter looks clogged up then you've left it too long. The whole point of servicing is to replace items BEFORE they cause a problem.
Yes, that's what interests me. I run my cars long on their service intervals but always using proper modern oils. The impression I get is that these expensive oils really do work.The point being that if the filter looks clogged up then you've left it too long. The whole point of servicing is to replace items BEFORE they cause a problem.
I'm intrigued by these occurrences of failed filter elements. Do we know if they are junk bought on ebay or something else?
My own opinion is that it's never worth fitting any oil filter other than OEM or at least a very reputable brand from a very reputable supplier. No point risking your engine for the sake of a £5 saving on the filter.
My own opinion is that it's never worth fitting any oil filter other than OEM or at least a very reputable brand from a very reputable supplier. No point risking your engine for the sake of a £5 saving on the filter.
The one I took from my BMW fell apart as I tried to remove it, I bought it from my usual suppliers, identical in brand and looks to the ones I have been fitting for 12 years.
My brother,who is a garage owner says he is plagued by poor quality parts, even those that were always considered the top brands. Clutches, filters, brake pads, bushes,shocks, springs, steering racks and especially starters and alternators all seem to have dropped in quality.
Lots of parts are now outsourced and just repacked into a quality box, pretty frightening when you think about it.
My brother,who is a garage owner says he is plagued by poor quality parts, even those that were always considered the top brands. Clutches, filters, brake pads, bushes,shocks, springs, steering racks and especially starters and alternators all seem to have dropped in quality.
Lots of parts are now outsourced and just repacked into a quality box, pretty frightening when you think about it.
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