For road rally racing vehicles, most of the drivers I talked to use either
Mobile 1 or K&N.
I do prefer K&N for the high-flow 550GPH capacity versus any other filter. I
do not know the flow rate of the Mobile 1 but in my little STREET RAT
vehicle, never had leak or problem oil starvation running over 8K RPM..
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C4i System Engineer
C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
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you are. Never be content until you are happy with
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-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Barnes [mailto:barnesrv@attbi.com]
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 11:36 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Re: Oil Pressure Problems
Chris,
Further, as Mr. Knize states, the Champion filters NEARLY as good as a
PureOne, (which costs half the money), and though 98% and 96% sound
impressive, that is not as impressive as it sounds, in fact pretty
typical.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of Chris Rininger
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 1:58 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Oil Pressure Problems
Gentlemen,
No offense, but 10 - 20 microns is what a mobil 1 filter will achieve
and I
would bet that the single and multi pass efficiencies are better than
the K&N
due to the synthetic filtering media. I understand that the Mr. Knize
was
receiving notice of several failures, but also note that every failure
was on a
Ford. Not that I can explain it, but it sure seems weird that all of
the
failures were from one engine manufacturer.
It seems to me from my research that the Mobil filter is as good if not
better
than the K&N from a filtering standpoint. I don't think that can be
argured.
The filter has a 98% single pass and a 96% multi pass efficiency rating.
That
is pretty impressive considering they have not stuffed the canister with
so much
filter that the flow is impeded.
I hope you find the info on the K&N that you spoke of, as I am always
interested in using the best oil and filter and cannot really find much
information regarding the K&N.
Thanks
Chris Rininger wrote:
> Rick:
>
> I wouldn't say that there is nothing special about the Mobil 1
filters. Yes
> they are made by Champion (not the plug maker), but champion makes a
good
> quality filter. The mobil 1 filters casing is ungodly strong and it
has all
> parts of an excellent filter. i.e.. nitrile seals on the antidrain,
etc. It
> contains a synthetic media that is strong and filters quite well
without
> impeding flow. Check out the mini-mopar study done by Russ Knize.
> http://www.minimopar.net/oilfilterstudy.html#mobil1
>
> I myself use Mobil 1 filters and have not had a single problem with
them,
> but if there are issues, I just might make the change.
>
> Can you enlighten me as to why the K&N is superior in every way? I
have not
> been able to obtain any independent information regarding this claim.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rick Barnes wrote:
>
> > Ron, MobilOne filters are simply Champion filters...nothing special
> > about them. I had an anti drainback valve fail in one of those once
and
> > I called Mobil One to complain. They told me they do not even make
the
> > filter. I now only use K&N, a superior filter in everyway.
> > Rascal
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of
scsilverdak
> > Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 4:35 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: Oil Pressure Problems
> >
> > I've heard that switching from conventional oil to synthetic oil
after a
> > certain amount of mileage can cause problems with oil consumption
and
> > oil
> > pressure levels, I run MOBIL-1 10w30 year round with no problems and
my
> > oil
> > pressure is always good, it'll vary from the mid point on the gauge
to
> > just
> > shy of the mark towards the high side depending on RPM. I switched
to it
> > after the initial break-in period at approximately 3,000-3,500 miles
and
> > have had no problems at all. How many miles were on the engine
when
> > you
> > changed to synthetic?
> >
> > On a side note what oil filter are you using? I've run into some
brands
> > that
> > effect oil pressure due to design problems. All I use are the
MOBIL-1
> > filters, they have higher burst pressures, better media for enhanced
> > filtration. They'll handle upwards of 500 psi without failure
> > and if you hold one compared to other brands there is a
> > weight difference over say a FRAM, BOSCH,STP, or
> > MOPAR replacement filters. I split one open once after
> > using it and it traps a heck of a lot more dirt, and debris
> > than any filter I've used.
> >
> > just my .02 cents worth!
> >
> > Ron-
> > 2001 Dakota Sport 3.9 supercharged br silver
> > e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com
> > website: www.scsilverdak.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "''Granpa'' Silver89" <SilverEightynine@aol.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 3:46 PM
> > Subject: DML: Oil Pressure Problems
> >
> > >
> > > I changed the oil in the 4x4 over from conventioanl oil to Mobil 1
> > > 10-w30 synthetic. This is the first summer I have had the 4x4 and
> > have
> > > never driven it in heat before. My problem is the oil pressure
> > > lately has been just in the normal range. Lower than I think it
should
> > > be. I checked and I was low on oil for some reason. I added a two
> > > quarts of oil to it which brought it up one quart over teh full
line.
> > > (grumble) I'm wondering if I am using the wrong type of oil. is
> > 10-w30
> > > too thin for summer driving? Its almost time for me to change the
oil
> > > again, so I want to get it right.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Granpa" Silver 89
> > > SilverEightynine@earthlink.net
> > >
> > >
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