Remote bypass oil filtration

**indiej** · June 5th, 2012 08:51 AM

These standard tests can get us some hard facts about oil filters.

Multi-Pass Filter Test
ISO 16889
ISO 4548-12
ISO 19438
SAE J1858

These testing services are available in the states. I hope some car clubs send filters for testing else we're left with the manufacturer's own test result statements. So far I haven't found a comparative using any of these tests.

If you happen to find oil filter comparisons using these tests please don't hesitate to post the link here.

**dvldoc** · June 5th, 2012 10:43 AM

Baldwin Filters | Tech Tips

http://www.cumminsfiltration.com/pdf...es/MB10046.pdf

http://www.mobil.com/Shared-Files-LC...gn_amer_en.pdf

There's a lot more but don't feel like pulling them all up.

All major US brands use the above ISO testing.

**dvldoc** · June 5th, 2012 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by indiej

These standard tests can get us some hard facts about oil filters.

Multi-Pass Filter Test
ISO 16889
ISO 4548-12
ISO 19438
SAE J1858

These testing services are available in the states. I hope some car clubs send filters for testing else we're left with the manufacturer's own test result statements. So far I haven't found a comparative using any of these tests.

If you happen to find oil filter comparisons using these tests please don't hesitate to post the link here.

Most filter companies already use these standards. Fleetguard, Baldwin, WIX, NAPA, Purolator, Bosch, AC Delco, ect. All do.

**indiej** · June 5th, 2012 11:25 AM

Yes, and just like the VOAs that people do, wouldn't it be nice that people also do these third party tests? It won't be as numerous as OAs I suppose. 1-3 tests of a line e.g. the Pure One Series or Donaldson Endurance series, and we'll get the idea if they're superb or junk.

**number001** · June 5th, 2012 01:19 PM

Vic C506. Looks like the media collapsed.

Vic C513

**dvldoc** · June 5th, 2012 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by indiej

Yes, and just like the VOAs that people do, wouldn't it be nice that people also do these third party tests? It won't be as numerous as OAs I suppose. 1-3 tests of a line e.g. the Pure One Series or Donaldson Endurance series, and we'll get the idea if they're superb or junk.

There are lots of independent test as well. Just like this Test Pictures and Results - Oil Filtration Comparisons From the Workbench

But all a individual needs to do to see how well there filter is working is do a oil test with a particle count.

A iso test cost about 1600USD a filter so it's not something most individuals who don't have access to the equipment to do the particle counts can do.

**somar** · June 5th, 2012 01:58 PM

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Dvldoc* sir what can you say about this oil my friend is dristributing here in the Philippines?

Its made by GS KOREA (Caltex Korea) He said they have a refinery there. Its rated SEMI Synthetic API CI-4...

And the price is cheap * 250 per liter, is it the same like DELO 400?

Thanks for the input

**dvldoc** · June 5th, 2012 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by number001

Vic C506. Looks like the media collapsed.

Vic C513

It's not that uncommon to see wavy filter media so that alone does not make a filter bad, The problem with VIC is they still use a very old style of cellulose for there filters with a low efficiency rating and compared to others it is very thin.

You can see what I mean here. VIC still uses the same stuff as OEM which is just as inefficient.

Compare that to modern filters with modern cellulose blends

Very big difference vs VIC

VIC's are cheap for a reason.

**indiej** · June 5th, 2012 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by dvldoc

There are lots of independent test as well. Just like this Test Pictures and Results - Oil Filtration Comparisons From the Workbench

But all a individual needs to do to see how well there filter is working is do a oil test with a particle count.

Yey!

A iso test cost about 1600USD a filter so it's not something most individuals who don't have access to the equipment to do the particle counts can do.

Boo!

Thanks doc