Quote Originally Posted by dvldoc View Post
* Hardcharger

Better filtration is never a waste of money and here is why, If you go with a synthetic media filter and synthetic oil you can easily go 12000 to 15000 kilometers between il changes. The synthetic media filters hold 2 more particles before going into bypass mode, the are far more efficient at cleaning your oil better and are good to 5 microns best bang for the buck. in my opinion. But if your going to run dyno stick with the standard filters you can still easily do 10000 to 12000 using the standard filters due to the fact they are more efficient and hold about 4 times more particles than a OEM filter..

There is almost no reason to change oil at 5000k with a quality oil and filter. The oils additive package and total base number is good well beyond that on modern oils. Especially brands like Shell, Motol and Mobil.

Either way you go anything is better than VIC and almost all OEM filters. Also look into the Baldwin B2 it's a mixed media filter it has microglass mixed with cellulose and is 98% efficient * 12 micros.

Any diesel should be running the best filter they can get.
Hi Doc,

So if I run the fleetguard filters, I can go 10K between changes even with standard mineral oils from Shell and Mobil. This is good. Yeah, he'll have to go to a dyno after the turbo's installed so I can optimize the power I can get from the turbo and to make sure that the fuel system is running optimally.

How about the fuel filters, do I change them out at 10K too or 20K like the factory filter?

I think I'll stick with fleetguards as they are easier for me to go get compared to the other brands. But will consider the Baldwin B2 in my inquiries.

I agree that our diesel rigs should be running the best filters possible.

Thanks!