I have started using the K&N oil filter. I trust them from using the air filter,
and the canister has a 1" hex head protrusion on the bottom for using a socket to
remove and install to the proper torque setting. They claim a 550lb burst and a
10 micron filter capacity with a 12 gpm flow rate. They also make some other
claims that may or may not be relevant. I buy it because of the ease of install
and removal without the need for an oil filter wrench.
Marcus
> Thomas
>
> I had just replaced the oil. I had 15/50 in it and it was about 70 F out.
> I dont think that was the problem. It blew right where the can meets
> the rim around the top. From the looks of it I think there was just not
> enough material in the crimp at the top. I dont think this is a problem.
> I think it was just a bad filter.
>
> Take Care
> Arch 76 GB IL Snowing like crazy here.
>
> In a message dated 2/23/99 7:38:59 AM Central Standard Time, warner
>
> >
> > Arch what grade oil did you have in the engine when you started it and
> > what
> > was the temperature.Noticed when reading Mondellos tech tips that he does
> > not recommend using anything over 10-30 oil in the northern climates during
> > cold temps. says it will sometimes blow the filter off.
> >
and the canister has a 1" hex head protrusion on the bottom for using a socket to
remove and install to the proper torque setting. They claim a 550lb burst and a
10 micron filter capacity with a 12 gpm flow rate. They also make some other
claims that may or may not be relevant. I buy it because of the ease of install
and removal without the need for an oil filter wrench.
Marcus
> Thomas
>
> I had just replaced the oil. I had 15/50 in it and it was about 70 F out.
> I dont think that was the problem. It blew right where the can meets
> the rim around the top. From the looks of it I think there was just not
> enough material in the crimp at the top. I dont think this is a problem.
> I think it was just a bad filter.
>
> Take Care
> Arch 76 GB IL Snowing like crazy here.
>
> In a message dated 2/23/99 7:38:59 AM Central Standard Time, warner
>
> >
> > Arch what grade oil did you have in the engine when you started it and
> > what
> > was the temperature.Noticed when reading Mondellos tech tips that he does
> > not recommend using anything over 10-30 oil in the northern climates during
> > cold temps. says it will sometimes blow the filter off.
> >
