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Oil Filter Poll

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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%
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Old 10-26-2007, 11:08 PM     #1 (permalink)
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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.

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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.
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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...

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Old 10-27-2007, 08:37 AM     #5 (permalink)
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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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I must be keeping Amsoil in bussines. I am only one voted on Amsoil filter.
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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.
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K&N filter for me the nut on the end makes life alot easyer they cost more tho
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I use and have used Perf-Form synthetic filters for years now with zero complaints.
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Amsoil filter and oil for me!!...and I know alot of people that swear by it!!!

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