K&N Oil Filters for our trucks

[jwilliams3]

the stratapore technology is patented by donaldson

StrataPore™ Filtration Media

Most filters look the same on the outside. It's what's inside that counts. Fleetguard® exclusively designed StrataPore™ synthetic media in our Media Center for optimum performance and longer life. Unlike cellulose and microglass media, StrataPore™ is multi-layered, with an optimum number of layers for the desired level of particle removal.



That is from Fleetguards website.

Looks pretty clear to me.

 

[Diesel Power]

fleetguard probably paid alot to use that technology, it was a donoldson engineer that told me where the stratapore came from, it even says it on donaldsons fuel filters. maybe i'll look in to this alittle deeper? :-laf

 

[macdaddy]

Shop around. I paid $7. 05 ea. by the case of 12 from a big truck repair/service shop for Fleetguard LF3894. Personally, I wouldn't use K&N.

Ditto

My friend and I get them (LF3894 Strats) for $7. 15 by the case from LA Freightliner here in So Ca. I think the K&N's are ok but with the price of the Fleetguard's why not use them?. Cheap INS.



Mac

 

[MMeier]

I pay $6. 25 each for my 16035 filters direct from the local Cummins shop, helps to be on their good side!!

 

[jwilliams3]

fleetguard probably paid alot to use that technology, it was a donoldson engineer that told me where the stratapore came from, it even says it on donaldsons fuel filters. maybe i'll look in to this alittle deeper?

I was also told by that same guy that "Ford owns Cummins" :-laf :-laf

 

[Diesel Power]

no its cummings! :-laf

 

[blacksheep4x4]

Personally I trust the Donaldson over all other filters! They have been making filters for the bigger diesel trucks for a long time.

 

[Diesel Power]

theres a reason there in all military vehicles-----they work better under the most extreme conditions! :-laf

 

[trucknut]

Fleetguard

Donaldson does not own Fleetguard or the patent on their superior stratapore design. If you have followed oil filter manufactures this would be apparent.

The stratapore filter biggest feature is low flow restriction with fine filtration. This is most important on start up with a cold engine. The filtering media is very fine overlapping material that is supported by fine small square wire mesh. This prevents channeling and gives quicker oil flow on cold engine start up.

The Fleetguard stratpore LF16035 (for the 5. 9 ) is pleated on the bottom for removeal with a filter socket, if this helps anyone.



Ever looked at the Fleetguard LF3000 cut away? Part full flow part by-pass filtering all in one spin on filter. The top 2/3 of the filter is a stratapore design (full flow part) and the bottom 1/3 is a compressed layered Material (by-pass part) which cleans less than one micron. The bottom part of this filter has a tube that comes up the centre of the filter -connects to the filter head - from there connects to a hose returning to sump. And this is there second best filter.

Cheapest bid to the military is always the best and most researched and top product right? I don't think the military would be interested in switching filter heads and running a separate by pass line back to sump. When shopping filters remember filter companies make cheap filter versions for customers like the Dodge dealerships, bid jobs, basically custumers requireing cheaper prices.

 

[jwilliams3]

Thats why I use Fleetguard.

 

[Diesel Power]

i'm going to call and double check tomorrow, also why does my donalson fuel filter say stratapore on top---is it really a fleet guard? :-laf

 

[Diesel Power]

not to puss buttons or anything but the military does not always look at price as the desiding factor in bids. some branches are currently using amsoil fluids!---but in the long run they are saving money. they look at reliability first and formost. do you think the military wants to break down in the middle of the desert, not because of a filter or oil! :-laf

 

[cArNiVaLwOrKeR]

Fleetguard. why take any chances, even if you are outta warrenty? eliminate any possible doubt

 

[pwr2tow]

I didn't even read the first post so this might just be a FYI.

Just buy fleetguard filters through www.genosgarage.com and never worry about which filter to use.

 

[amsoilman]

Donaldson "ENDURANCE" oil filters provide a filtering efficiency in accordance with Industry Standard ISO 4548-12 of 98. 7percent @ 15 MICRONS, 50 percent @ 7 MICRONS, which is the best in the indutry... ... . period!



CUMMINS spec. 10634 only require 59. 5 percent for efficiency. Usiing the same Cummins spec. 10634, for CAPACITY, it is 125 grams. The CUMMINS spec only requires 54 grams.



In the "flow" restriction tests during cold starts with oil temperature between 36 deg. F and 49 deg. F using 15W-40, at Engine idle RPM the oil pressure was between 25 PSI and 51 PSI, which is VERY good!



These filters use "NANO-FIBER" technology for the filtering media, and is supported by fine small square wire mesh.



Wayne

amsoilman

 

[pservano]

I'm using K & N filters since new. No issues here... Part Number HP-4003. Very easy to replace with the nut at the bottom. The heavy duty construction provides over 550 psi hydrostatic burst strength, and helps reduce the risk of rock and stone damage.

 

[DSorrells]

It is pretty funny how everybody has what they like in life. Please look back at a very detailed and scientific approach to the differences that are out there in oil filters for our incredible engine. The TDR did a great unbiased article that was like 7 pages long. Search on that it is wonderful. It listed several filters that filtered equally as well and some that were horrible. The ones that ranked at the top were Fleetguard, Mopar, K&N, and Wix (napa gold same as wix). The Fleetguard and Mopar were the only ones listed for sure that would keep the warranty. Several were listed that would void the warranty and some were unknown. I know that K&N and Wix will not void the warranty. The K&N received poor marks only on Price. Now if you do some research Price is no longer an issue. Summit sells the K&N filter for $9. 95 a filter. If you plan ahead and order 3 or more at a time shipping is not a big deal. Amazon.com has the K&N for $8. 95 a filter. Personally I like and run the K&N. I like it because it has a 1" nut welded to the bottom of the filter. That means that when I change the oil on my 4X4 a ratchet an extension, and a 1" socket will twist it off every time. That Nut sells me on the K&N! Otherwise look at the TDR article it puts it out there in black and white. Happy Trucking



Dan