"Pedro J. Diaz, M.D." wrote:
> I am doing my research before I purchase my '99 Dakota.
>
> Months ago I read somewhere, I can't remember where, about an oil
> filtration SYSTEM.
> They claimed that this contraption would clean the oil of even the
> smallest particles, for instance, those smaller than the limit of
> conventional filters. If you ran synthetic oil, you could technically
> keep the same oil for years. The filter would last 25,000 miles or so,
> additives are required once in a while too. etc...
>
> The idea is sound. Considering that ALL the damage of an engine is from
> friction, and conventional oil filters cannot get anything smaller than
> 40 microns. I mean, If I am going to get a state of the art 5.2 L
> engine, how can I rely on decades old technology for protecting it? If
> this system is for real, my engine will stay like new.
>
> Does anyone know anything about this?
>
> Pedro Diaz, a DML virgin. ( go easy on me, it's my first time)
My advise to you is to use only Mopar filters on your Dak. Chrysler came
out about 7 years ago a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) that said that
Chrysler did not recommend the use of any filter other than Mopar filters.
Some people say that this was done so that they would get more money but
here is the real problem. Chrysler has given the repair shops the option to
refuse warranty work because of the use of non-Mopar filters. My dad has
worked for Chrysler for 28 years and has always uses Mopar filters on all of
his cars and has had very little mechanical problems. Personally I have
done the same. I may only be 18 but I know my fair share of how to fix
things on a car. So i would go with the Mopar filter it may cost a little
more but its worth the protection of the warranty.
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