Oil Filter Poll

glider · Oct 26th, 2007, 07:08 PM

Let's see what's being used as far as oil filters.

Feel free to give your comments on it also.

Also take a look at the filter comparisons here.

Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community

Not Very PC · Oct 26th, 2007, 07:11 PM

HD oil Filters

wildspirit97 · Oct 26th, 2007, 08:39 PM

mech. at the shop said k&n was better.....it was a dollar more, don't really care about that, and I don't know how to tell if one filter is better than another, and don't know if he can either...but I liked the nut on the end of the filter. guess now i don't need my "special" Harley oil filter wrench with the notch cut in the side.

glider · Oct 26th, 2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildspirit97

mech. at the shop said k&n was better.....it was a dollar more, don't really care about that, and I don't know how to tell if one filter is better than another, and don't know if he can either...but I liked the nut on the end of the filter. guess now i don't need my "special" Harley oil filter wrench with the notch cut in the side.

I've always used the HD filters because I feel the HD filters were specked for the engines by the manufacturer even thou it probably goes out to the lowest bidder to be made, the company still has to stand behind them if a problem pops up. That's all the dealers would have to see if you are still under warrantee is a aftermarket filter. They could give you a hard enough time without you furnishing the ammo for them.
There is a big difference between filters of different brands. The bypass spring in itself will allow the oil to circulate unfiltered if it isn't the proper opening pressure, not to mention the filter media size and the make up of the filter itself. The nut on the K&N is nice but I still lean towards the HD filters, I sleep better at night

Take a look at this post, especially the first link...

http://www.hdtalking.com/oil_related....html#post4339

Hobbit · Oct 27th, 2007, 04:37 AM

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,

DYNAGUY · Nov 2nd, 2007, 11:46 PM

I must be keeping Amsoil in bussines. I am only one voted on Amsoil filter.

glider · Nov 15th, 2007, 09:00 PM

The biggest problem with amsoil products is getting them, especially on the road if you need some while away from home. The popular brands are available in most auto supply houses or at a HD dealer.

Spike King · Nov 25th, 2007, 06:08 PM

K&N filter for me the nut on the end makes life alot easyer they cost more tho

Deus ex Machina · Nov 26th, 2007, 11:35 AM

I use and have used Perf-Form synthetic filters for years now with zero complaints.

jimmykayla · Nov 27th, 2007, 08:10 PM

Amsoil filter and oil for me!!...and I know alot of people that swear by it!!!

View Poll Results: Oil Filter Poll
HD Filter	287	66.44%
Amsoil Filter	42	9.72%
Wix Filter	10	2.31%
K&N Filter	48	11.11%
Napa Filter	5	1.16%
Fram Filter	12	2.78%
Purolator Filter	10	2.31%
Hastings Filter	0	0%
Mobil Filter	5	1.16%
OTHER (Please specify)	13	3.01%
Voters: 432. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 26th, 2007, 07:08 PM	#1
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Oil Filter Poll Let's see what's being used as far as oil filters. Feel free to give your comments on it also. Also take a look at the filter comparisons here. Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community Last edited by glider; Apr 23rd, 2008 at 10:05 AM.

Oct 26th, 2007, 07:11 PM	#2
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: Apr 17th, 2007 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 601 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll HD oil Filters

Oct 26th, 2007, 08:39 PM	#3
wildspirit97 Contributor$ Ride: 2007 softail fxst Join Date: Sep 12th, 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,111 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll mech. at the shop said k&n was better.....it was a dollar more, don't really care about that, and I don't know how to tell if one filter is better than another, and don't know if he can either...but I liked the nut on the end of the filter. guess now i don't need my "special" Harley oil filter wrench with the notch cut in the side.

Oct 27th, 2007, 04:37 AM	#5
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,621 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll 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,

Nov 2nd, 2007, 11:46 PM	#6
DYNAGUY Warming The Wheels Ride: 07 Dyna WideGlide Join Date: Oct 8th, 2007 Location: Hickory,N.C. Posts: 127 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll I must be keeping Amsoil in bussines. I am only one voted on Amsoil filter.

Nov 15th, 2007, 09:00 PM	#7
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll The biggest problem with amsoil products is getting them, especially on the road if you need some while away from home. The popular brands are available in most auto supply houses or at a HD dealer. __________________ 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!

Nov 25th, 2007, 06:08 PM	#8
Spike King Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 RoadKing Join Date: Nov 24th, 2007 Location: Mankato,MN Posts: 68 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll K&N filter for me the nut on the end makes life alot easyer they cost more tho

Nov 26th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#9
Deus ex Machina New Family Ride: 1995 FXSTSB Join Date: Nov 25th, 2007 Location: SoCal Hi Desert Posts: 2	Re: Oil Filter Poll I use and have used Perf-Form synthetic filters for years now with zero complaints.

Nov 27th, 2007, 08:10 PM	#10
jimmykayla Start The Engine Ride: 1990 Harley Tour Glide Classic Join Date: Nov 24th, 2007 Posts: 19	Re: Oil Filter Poll Amsoil filter and oil for me!!...and I know alot of people that swear by it!!! Last edited by jimmykayla; Nov 27th, 2007 at 08:13 PM.

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