Seaking Posted May 30, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2011 Has anyone heard of or know of the FLO Oil Filters Stainless Steel Reusable Spin On Oil Filter? Re-useable / cleanable metal type oil filter supposedly tons superior to any brass or paper filter available.. $100 or so, it's not cheap but over time might be worth it? But is it worth it? Tech Overview: Constructed of laser cut, medical grade, 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth In many cases filters provide 200 percent more filter area Stainless filter catches items down to 35 microns, which is about three times better than most good paper or brass filters Unlike glued paper filters, the FLO Oil Filter pleat seam is welded and able to withstand up to 600 degrees Filters maintain consistent flow under all conditions including extreme heat, the presence of water, and cold start ups where paper filters can flow so poorly that they often cause the bypass valve to open and allow unfiltered oil to enter your engine Should be the last filter you ever need; this high tech filter technology is widely used in all types of auto racing including NASCAR, Indy type cars, Formula 1 and in the Aerospace industry where filtration is of the utmost importance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibadoe Posted May 30, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 30, 2011 Purchased one for about $78.00 for my Road Star. Will install at my next oil change. I have heard good things from those who have it. Will find out myself first hand shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 30, 2011 Share #3 Posted May 30, 2011 Never really considered one. Would have to really research it before I would consider them. Interesting idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted May 30, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 30, 2011 Hmmmm??? Figuring $7.00 for a regular filter and oil changes every 3000 miles you would not get "pay back" for washing that $100.00 filter 'til around 43,000 miles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted May 30, 2011 Hmmmm??? Figuring $7.00 for a regular filter and oil changes every 3000 miles you would not get "pay back" for washing that $100.00 filter 'til around 43,000 miles... And here I sit with 85,000 miles on my 2006 RSV... Hmm coulda bought two of them Anyone know how these are to be cleaned? Last time I used them in the aviation world we used ultrasonic techniques to clean them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slab_Ryder Posted May 31, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 31, 2011 Seaking, Found these instructions online: Cleaning Instructions: Note the original filter position to ensure correct installation. Clean filter at each oil change with solvent, contact cleaner, kerosene, or any other degreasing agent; even common dish soap. Blow air through the filter from the inside out to remove any small particles or cleaning agent from the screen. Lube rubber parts with clean oil before installation. At: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/10/213/14040/DPITEM/Dirt-Bike-Motocross-Oil-Filters-PC-Racing-FLO-Oil-Filter.aspx Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted May 31, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 31, 2011 I pay $2.78 for a new filter. I don't think the hassle of having to clean a "permanent" filter is worth the savings. Plus, don't forget to figure in the costs and disposable of all those degreasers and solvents to clean it with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted May 31, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 31, 2011 [ame=http://www.amazon.com/PC-Racing-Stainless-Steel-Filter/dp/B001KO7Y4A]Amazon.com: PC Racing FLO Spin On Stainless Steel Oil Filter PCS1: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414yHzH8raL.@@AMEPARAM@@414yHzH8raL[/ame] 78 here. This is the model that pcracing shows on its page for the Venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted May 31, 2011 Share #9 Posted May 31, 2011 [*]Stainless filter catches items down to 35 microns, which is about three times better than most good paper or brass filters That's not very good at all. The Wix filters down to 21 microns. http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51358 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted May 31, 2011 That's not very good at all. The Wix filters down to 21 microns. http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51358 Where do you get oil filters for under 3 bucks? not around here ya don't.. =( I'm not full convinced about these FLO filters, imagine being on a road trip and needing an oil change? erk.. it can be done by any shop.. Locally, here we have a POL recovery program at no cost to dispose of petroleum products so that's not a problem here.. But reading on their FAQ page... 4) How does this type of filtration compare to paper oil filters? We use ASTMF316 testing procedures which eliminate many of the user variables found in the SAE procedures. Basically, the filter media is pressurized from one side, and when the media starts passing particles, that is the micron rating. We sent filter media from several common brands of paper filters to the lab to be run through the ASTM test. We sent the media to the lab with no names, just numbers for identification so they wouldn't have any idea what brand filter they were testing. The results for the paper filters ranged from 48 microns for the best filter to over 300 microns for the worst filter. Our tests were right in line with other testing results we have researched that have paper media filters passing particles anywhere between 50 and 90 microns. What does this mean? Paper filters are rated on averages, percentages of efficiency (also known as beta ratios) and multiple passes, so a 10 micron rated paper filter (as advertised on the packaging) may be letting particles 50 microns and larger through. The medical grade stainless steel cloth that we use is consistent across the entire media surface and is rated at 35 microns, meaning nothing larger than 35 microns should pass through the material. The bottom line is we meet or exceed the filtration performance of OEM filters, eliminating any warranty issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezyRider Posted May 31, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 31, 2011 Where do you get oil filters for under 3 bucks? not around here ya don't.. =( Wal-Mart. Super Tech 7317. And independent testing lists it among the top quality filters that you can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted May 31, 2011 Wal-Mart. Super Tech 7317. And independent testing lists it among the top quality filters that you can buy. That's just around the corner from here, thanks M8.. I'll pick some up.. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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