Oil Filter Poll

R. Lewis · 07-07-2008, 07:09 PM

Glider

Ever heard of or used a Delo oil filter for a HD????

glider · 07-07-2008, 07:14 PM

Nope

Not familiar with that name. Are they associated with Chevron?

R. Lewis · 07-07-2008, 07:19 PM

caught a tid-bit of a article somewhere stating that Delo and Champion oil filters were very good choices for HD .

smitty901 · 07-26-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R. Lewis

caught a tid-bit of a article somewhere stating that Delo and Champion oil filters were very good choices for HD .

Would that be DELCO filters a another name for GM parts ?

Moose · 08-12-2008, 10:52 AM

I use HD filters. The K&N tempted me a few times, already have my "special" cut out HD wrench though. I have to diffuse its cost over the next dozen or so filters, then I might switch.

NEWHD74FAN · 09-02-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hobbit

thought about using K&N but then i know how hard a time the dealers are going to give me when i take it in for warranty,

Hi, I know this is a rather old link, but I e-mailed Mark who is the OIL FILTER GURU and just got a response from him saying that K&N uses a chinese manufacturer (I'm chinese and do not take offense) and knows 4 instances where the internal element COLLAPSED...! So I take that as a no for the K&N oil filter, (I have liked & used their air filters, though there are plenty of vendors out there for them)...sounds like a poll on air filters is also in order hmmm?

NEWHD74FAN · 09-04-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

Take a look at the comparisons for the different filters here.

Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community

Mark Lawrence at the link above had a wealth of tech info on oil filters. He responded to my inquiry about the HD Premium 5 Micron...He said " -- The new Harley filter is excellent, or Pure One or Supertech."

As for the K&N Filter - the one with the nut on the end? " --K&N motorcycle filters are made by Hi-Flo, a Chinese company.

[I am ABC (American Born Chinese) not FOB (Fresh Off Boat) & took no offense]

I know of four cases where K&N or Hi-Flo filters have collapsed inside, cutting off all oil flow."

What about the standard HD Oil Filter? " -- The standard Harley filter is just normal jxxx, I neither know nor care who makes it, it's only redeeming quality is that you can get it in chrome."

I guess we have a clear winner here, but as the saying goes..."Let the buyer beware" (I did not brush up on my Latin).

gadzooks · 09-17-2008, 10:04 AM

Most often, I grab the HD filter, but I'll also get the chrome Fram filter if I'm in the auto store and remember it. An oil filter is really hard to judge the difference between one from another.

BigEd · 10-01-2008, 03:36 PM

HD filter

trex · 10-22-2008, 03:28 AM

I use a Pure Power lifetime billet Aluminum filter with stainless element.

View Poll Results: Oil Filter Poll
HD Filter	134	63.81%
Amsoil Filter	22	10.48%
Wix Filter	5	2.38%
K&N Filter	26	12.38%
Napa Filter	4	1.90%
Fram Filter	5	2.38%
Purolator Filter	6	2.86%
Hastings Filter	0	0%
Mobil Filter	3	1.43%
OTHER (Please specify)	5	2.38%
Voters: 210. You may not vote on this poll

07-07-2008, 07:09 PM	#51 (permalink)
R. Lewis Moderators Ride: 2007 electra glide ultra classic Black Pearl Join Date: 2007, Nov 03 Location: Bourbon, Missouri Posts: 981 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Glider Ever heard of or used a Delo oil filter for a HD???? __________________ Sometimes the difference between life and death while riding is awareness.

07-07-2008, 07:14 PM	#52 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Nope Not familiar with that name. Are they associated with Chevron? __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

07-07-2008, 07:19 PM	#53 (permalink)
R. Lewis Moderators Ride: 2007 electra glide ultra classic Black Pearl Join Date: 2007, Nov 03 Location: Bourbon, Missouri Posts: 981 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll caught a tid-bit of a article somewhere stating that Delo and Champion oil filters were very good choices for HD . __________________ Sometimes the difference between life and death while riding is awareness.

08-12-2008, 10:52 AM	#55 (permalink)
Moose Start The Engine Ride: 2006 Night Train Join Date: 2008, Jun 27 Location: Iowa Posts: 46	Re: Oil Filter Poll I use HD filters. The K&N tempted me a few times, already have my "special" cut out HD wrench though. I have to diffuse its cost over the next dozen or so filters, then I might switch.

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09-17-2008, 10:04 AM	#58 (permalink)
gadzooks Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 Sportster XL883 Join Date: 2008, Jun 16 Location: Virginia Posts: 55 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Most often, I grab the HD filter, but I'll also get the chrome Fram filter if I'm in the auto store and remember it. An oil filter is really hard to judge the difference between one from another.

10-01-2008, 03:36 PM	#59 (permalink)
BigEd Start The Engine Ride: 2004 Road King Custom Join Date: 2008, Apr 04 Posts: 28 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll HD filter

10-22-2008, 03:28 AM	#60 (permalink)
trex Start The Engine Ride: 2003 SuperGlide Join Date: 2008, Apr 20 Location: Hawaii Posts: 32	Re: Oil Filter Poll I use a Pure Power lifetime billet Aluminum filter with stainless element.

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