Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) oil filters

[mainer]

Where can I get those high quality oil filters so I don't have to change my oil as often? Thanks

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

UMMmmm - the best STOCK filter is probably the Fleetguard Stratapore - if you are referring to aftermarket BYPASS filters for extended drain intervals, Amsoil markets one, and there are quite a few others available as well...



We need more specific info...

 

[mainer]

Somewhere on here a while back I read a thread discussing frequency of oil changes. A couple of posters made reference to a type of filter that was available that enabled them to get great mileage out of their oil. I think I recall that some of them mentioned just changing the filter at 5,000 or 6,000 miles and then actually changing the oil at 10-12,000 miles. I believe the filter referred to was capable of filtering smaller particles, and cost about 10 bucks. Other than that, I assumed it was a normal sized spin on that did not require any modification. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Thanks

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

newer trucks typically run cleaner in regards to oil contamination - but even at that, and with the best of the spin-on full flow filters, 10,000 miles would certainly be the upper limit for me - especially if "hard usage" was included in those miles. As I recall, even the newest engines, now rated for 15,000 mile change intervals, still specify 7,500 in hard use situations.



Only with use of a good bypass oil filter would I consider longer than specified change intervals.

 

[trucknut]

Better Quality -- Oil Filters-- Fleetguard

For the 12v the LF 3552 micro glass is an excellent oil filter. U can also use the LF 3894 stratapore built for a little higher oil pressure as in the 24v.

 

[Joe G.]

I buy Fleetguard LF3894 Stratapore at the Peterbilt shop here. They have cutaway models of each type of filter. I don't know what I'm looking at in those displays, but I can see that the 3552 and the 3894 filters are built differently. I asked about that and was told that all they sell for are the Stratapore type because they are a better filter than earlier types.



Bill Flemming posted that he got up to 9000 miles on his oil before the tests started to show any breakdown using Delo 400 and a 3894 filter.

 

[mainer]

Joe G. - I think by the sounds of it your reference to Bill Flemming's testimony is the thread I was remembering. I'll be getting some of the Stratapore filters. Thanks very much. Guy

 

[Joe G.]

Probably get the best price at a big rig shop. I paid a little less than $8 each at Peterbilt.

 

[DMC]

Been using the LF3894 and Delo 400 15/40 since I got the truck. Oil analysis always comes back good after 5000 miles. The only time I had a bad analysis, was when I switched to a K&N air filter. It took two more oil changes to get the silicon back down with the Fleetguard AH19037 paper filter. Has anyone heard from illflem?



Thanks



Don

 

[JohnE]

Originally posted by DMC

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Has anyone heard from illflem?

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Yep. He changed boards and is trying to catch up to the resident "blabber mouth" on posts.



I read somewhere (Fleetguard website, I think) the Stratapore filter media was designed for longer oil change intervals. The heavier case for the IS engines oil pressure spikes came in the second or third iteration.

Local Cummins shop is trying to phase out Microglass and say with Stratapore only. Diehards refuse to change over. I changed and noticed the price is less for the Stratapore versus Microglass. I pay a bit over $7 each.



I shopping for by-pass filters. I see mostly spinner type filters on heavier equipment. I think there are better options out there.

 

[DODGEDADDIE]

QUESTION:

I was told to us the NEW TYPE FILTER FLEETGUARD 3894 STRATAPORE for my 98 12 valve!!

But what I see in GENO's (An other places ) that it's for the 24 valve??

Is this correct,, or can ( or should ) it be used in either??

I've used it TWICE but now concered about it??





THANKS. .



Mike In Maine

 

[DMC]

You are going to be just fine. Don't take my word for it call Cummins.



The 3894 is an upgrade from the 3552.





Good Luck



Don

 

[RT66DOC]

Mike - Last time I bought a filter from Cummins I just told the guy I wanted a filter for a '96 Dodge CTD. He handed me a Stratapore LF3894. I asked him if he was sure about that and he said, "Yep, that's what the book says and that's all we sell anymore. "

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Yep, I believe the Stratapore 3894 is the best filter to use, period.



The Microglass you have to be careful with because they have a short filtering life. Because they filter down fine without doing it in a layered strata method they tend to plug up fast. Wouldn't run one more than 3-4k miles.





Vaughn

 

[redram]

Originally posted by Vaughn MacKenzie

Yep, I believe the Stratapore 3894 is the best filter to use, period.



The Microglass you have to be careful with because they have a short filtering life. Because they filter down fine without doing it in a layered strata method they tend to plug up fast. Wouldn't run one more than 3-4k miles.





Vaughn

If you run a superior oil with the 3552 it will last a long time. You guys are so paranoid about this - read the drain intervals for the Series B engine as used in a commercial truck application. For "light duty" service (anything with less than 10% idle time) Cummins recommended an 18,000 mile oil change using conventional oil.



What ever... ... put a differential oil pressure guage on the inlet to outlet of the oil filter and change it when the differential pressure increases 5-7 psi over the new oil psi drop.



On second thought, change the oil filter at an interval that fits your lifestyle and makes you happy! Wouldn't want a bunch of Cummins drivers 'fretting and worrying about that 'oil filter' instead of paying attention to the driving at hand!



Note - this is all spoken 'tongue in cheek'!

 

[Dennis Garrett]

If you have a Case-IH tractor dealer in you area, you can get the Stratapore for you 96 there. It will be painted black with silver lettering, and called "Micro-loc Ultra". It will be numbered "J934430". It's a Fleetguard Sratapore, I called them & they verified it for me. They cost about 10 bucks there & are for tractors using the same Cummins engine. They're for "extended oil change intervals, & sever service" according to the dealer.