Oil Filter Poll

glider · 10-26-2007, 11:08 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 · 10-26-2007, 11:11 PM

HD oil Filters

wildspirit97 · 10-27-2007, 12:39 AM

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 · 10-27-2007, 02:27 AM

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 · 10-27-2007, 08:37 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 · 11-03-2007, 02:46 AM

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

glider · 11-16-2007, 01:00 AM

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 · 11-25-2007, 10:08 PM

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

Deus ex Machina · 11-26-2007, 03:35 PM

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

jimmykayla · 11-28-2007, 12:10 AM

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

View Poll Results: Oil Filter Poll
HD Filter	102	63.75%
Amsoil Filter	17	10.63%
Wix Filter	3	1.88%
K&N Filter	21	13.13%
Napa Filter	4	2.50%
Fram Filter	5	3.13%
Purolator Filter	3	1.88%
Hastings Filter	0	0%
Mobil Filter	2	1.25%
OTHER (Please specify)	3	1.88%
Voters: 160. You may not vote on this poll

10-26-2007, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 8,912 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 : 04-23-2008 at 02:05 PM.

10-26-2007, 11:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: 2007, Apr 17 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 607 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll HD oil Filters

10-27-2007, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
wildspirit97 Community Star Ride: 2007 softail fxst Join Date: 2007, Sep 12 Location: Washington Posts: 392 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.

10-27-2007, 08:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC Join Date: 2007, May 18 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 3,438 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,

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11-03-2007, 02:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
DYNAGUY Warming The Wheels Ride: 07 Dyna WideGlide Join Date: 2007, Oct 08 Location: Hickory,N.C. Posts: 125 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll I must be keeping Amsoil in bussines. I am only one voted on Amsoil filter.

11-16-2007, 01:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 8,912 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. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

11-25-2007, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spike King Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 RoadKing Join Date: 2007, Nov 24 Location: Mankato,MN Posts: 73 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll K&N filter for me the nut on the end makes life alot easyer they cost more tho

11-26-2007, 03:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Deus ex Machina New Family Ride: 1995 FXSTSB Join Date: 2007, Nov 26 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.

11-28-2007, 12:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
jimmykayla Start The Engine Ride: 1996 Lowrider Join Date: 2007, Nov 24 Posts: 10	Re: Oil Filter Poll Amsoil filter and oil for me!!...and I know alot of people that swear by it!!! Last edited by jimmykayla : 11-28-2007 at 12:13 AM.

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