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Offline MCRider

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Spin ons: any worth having?
« on: March 15, 2015, 08:44:40 AM »
I have an oil cooler adapter for the traditional filter cover and for a spin on filter.

But I've read here several times of failures, mostly of the sealing ORing on the spin ons, so much so, I'm wondering if there are any with a good reputation?

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,130092.new.html#new

Seems the traditional design is the only foolproof one. What say ye?
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Re: Spin ons: any worth having?
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2015, 08:51:14 AM »
Wix or K&N seem to be the most reliable. Napa and Carquest sell the Wix as their premium filters. It's what I use on my race car.
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Re: Spin ons: any worth having?
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2015, 08:57:18 AM »
Quote from: Don R on March 15, 2015, 08:51:14 AM
Wix or K&N seem to be the most reliable. Napa and Carquest sell the Wix as their premium filters. It's what I use on my race car.
Oh, I didn't think of a namebrand type. I was thinking of the chrome ones.

You raise a good point though. I wonder if those name brands sell chrome ones?
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Re: Spin ons: any worth having?
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2015, 11:12:22 AM »
 I was thinking paint to match, hadn't considered the chrome. Sorry.
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Re: Spin ons: any worth having?
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2015, 11:50:09 AM »
Quote from: MCRider on March 15, 2015, 08:57:18 AM
Oh, I didn't think of a namebrand type. I was thinking of the chrome ones.

You raise a good point though. I wonder if those name brands sell chrome ones?

I use WIX as well, but if you're looking for chrome get the HD Sportster filter.
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Re: Spin ons: any worth having?
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2015, 02:36:03 AM »
I get Napa gold filters. I like spin ons because the quality ones have a pressure release so if they stop flowing and filtering oil they close the valve and the oil only circulates in the engine, that way it doesn't starve for oil and burn up. Never had a problem sealing. I've changed oil for years on cars and bikes of all years and never had or heard of a failure. Use a quality filter, put a little oil on the oring and put it on hand tight with some muscle. Never had a problem with that method


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