Oil Filter - Landy part?

[daveb500]

I have previously bought my oil filters from TVR dealers along with other service parts but as the next change will just be oil and filter, I assume I can get one from a LandRover dealer (I have one locally).

Is this correct and does anybody know the part no. It's for a 500 serp engine so the longer filter.

[spend]

Just buy a load of the unboxed genuine LR ones from places like Paddock. As said before there they are all the same, don't be confused by the folks that have fitted oil take off plates (cooler etc) that need short filters (eg SP6 ones). LR Dealers can be a bit costly, but genuine filters are sold by LR Indies and you are going to need at least 3 to run in...

[daveb500]

spend said:

you are going to need at least 3 to run in...

I'm interested in how you get to 3. Why does "run in" have to be such a contreversial subject. Power have told me 1k miles at 3-3.5k rpm, A and B roads, change the oil and filter, job done. This is similar to what I've done before with new bikes.

but then I was pointed earlier to another doc which talks about doing specific tasks such as short full throttle runs. You've given me good advice so far so what's your method?

Edited by daveb500 on Wednesday 28th April 13:08

[spend]

That'd be telling, but I change the filter more often than the oil during run in.

Much depends on how the engine is built & what you are running in TBH, best to follow builders / suppliers advices. There is absolutely nothing to stop you brimming a new filter and replacing it at any time for extra protection IMHO. It doesn't take long to flush crap out and for any ridges to wear off so I like the peace of mind of changing filter as soon as practically possible Oil preferences are also a really hot topic - its so easy to 'burnish?' internals with crap oils on 'hot' engines which is always a worry IMHO. Removing the filter at least gives you a chance to look / smell the oil and make a decision whether to replace it or continue a bit longer... None of the running in 'milestones' are set in stone so I just try to keep an eye on the oil and tailor changes to suit? It's not like all oils and every engine is the same so just using some common sense seems much more sensible IMHO.