I can't help but see the ad everytime I come to this forum to the left on the Ultra Filter. After reading the blurb from Laguna Speed Shop, it looks enticing. Anybody using one of these yet and any good or bad experiences with it? I'm thinking of switching to synthetic oil and looking at my options for a decent oil filter.

 

Moved to ENGINES...

 

Sorry Rock.

 

Oil filters are rated by their Beta ratio. That is a test whereby the filter is exposed to a known quantity of glass particles of known size. The Beta ratio is the amount of particulate filtered. The website for this filter makes some ridiculous and missleading claims. They claim a paper filter element with a by-pass valve will open at 11-12 lbs. That's kinda correct but no cigar. It opens at a 11-12 lbs differential of pressure, not just 11-12 lbs of pressure. To use a filter in any engine that has no by-pass is asking for trouble. What happens if your engine has a problem like a leaky head gasket and sludge starts to build? Now what? And per their website, it filters at 35 microns. A particle of 40 microns will damage an engine. As far as the paper filters not filtering as good- pure BS. Most of the OCI filters will hit 10 microns at 90% single pass. Maybe has value on a Baja engine or a dirt race engine but it isn't something I would use. Here is their info
http://www.ultraoilfilters.com/uoff/...sed;guest=1710

For those of you that are looking for good filtration and want to spend the money, a by-pass filter can be a good option. The FS 2500, Oilguard, and Amsoil unit will filter to 3 microns which far exceeds this cleanable thing. Most gas engines don't require this level of filtration even for extended oil changes. Not that the filters standard filters are that good but rather, the oils used for extended changes are that good in keeping the dirt suspended and breaking it up into small harmless debris. The engines of today are also extremely clean by comparison to engines of just 10 years ago. It ain't the same old ball game.

 

Anybody tried on of these things yet?

ULTRA FILTER, lifetime direct replacement washable oil filter, designed from 6061 T6 billet aluminum, this housing has a 1500 lb crush rate. The washable filter is a deep pleated, duplex woven, 35 micron surgical T304 stainless steel filter for superior washablity. A self sufficient, environmentally friendly oil filter. That not only creates more horsepower, but extends oil change intervals from 3000 to 7000 miles. With all of todays aftermarket performance parts, Consumers should not forget about the most vital part of the engine, “the oil filter”. This is the lifeline of your engine. Adding performance parts to your vehicles engine creates more pressure in the oil filter, this causing your oil filter to swell and compress, damaging oil seals and putting large stress figures on your oil pump. Average HP gains are 5-6. Also with the engine running more efficient, you should see an average of 1-2 mpg. ULTRA FILTER, filters your oil an absolute 35 micron with one pass, utilizing our “quad flow technology”. With an average install time of 5-10 minutes this kit comes complete with everything you need to do the install. All filters carry a complete lifetime warranty and are good forever. This Filter is also transferable to any vehicle by changing the main insert. This insert is free of charge from the manufacture. ULTRA FILTER is truly the last oil filter you will ever buy!

 

I'm a little skeptical myself. The Ultra Filter sounds like an answer to a question no one asked.

 

Any tried one of these things yet?

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=203571

Posted the VERY SAME DAY... then RP moved it off to Engines..

 

If its so great why isnt ford using it

 

Average gains 5-6hp?? 1-2MPG increase???? From an oil filter? I don't think so. If I could gain 2 MPG by spinning on a new oil filter and save about $7 of gas a week then I think everyone here would have one of these. Also, it says "it has no bypass because paper filters usually only work 10-20% of the time, and unless you are idling the bypass is open".......yeah, maybe if it has been 20,000 miles since the last change......What a load of crap. I'd rather not run an oil filter than run this POS. Companies that claim this kind of stuff about their products with no info to back it up should be shut down.

 

I'm getting it... and the Turbonator... that's like 10 extra HP and 4mpg! 20mpg here I come!

 

What Q said. It seems to be a solution for a non-problem.

 

I can buy 25 or more FL-820S filters for that cost and I don't have to clean them. Just throw them away. I'll stick with the throw aways. I can't imagine how hard it would be to clean those things. Of course I am sure they will sell me some kind of cleaning kit.
Obviously they are selling well. They have a $60 price drop.

 

I Will stick with my FL 820S

 

ill stick to my Amsoil filters thank you

 

Moved to Engines along side it's buddy...