Go to system1filters.com for info on these filters. I read that the Marines are
using them and only use diesel fule to clean the filters.
Mark Fawcett
>
> From: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
> Date: 2005/02/10 Thu PM 01:13:58 CST
> To: "austrheamgafun@arczip.com" <austrheamgafun@arczip.com>
> CC: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Reusable Oil Filters?
>
> Hi Scott,
>
> No first hand experience.
>
> I would suspect that the "special washer" is the key to success with
> this arrangement. Possibly a combination of electrosonic & solvents.
>
> Dave Russell
>
> austrheamgafun@arczip.com wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > Someday this may pertain to Healeys......While researching new
> > automobiles, I came upon some that are now using reusable oil
> > filters. They are removed from the engine during a routine oil
> > change, then cleaned in a special washer, then reused. I know the
> > subject of oil filters has been a topic on this list from time to
> > time, and I was wondering what some of you think about using reusable
> > filters versus the traditional spin-on disposable? One concern of
> > mine is that sludge, metal particles, and other accumulation may not
> > get properly cleaned from the reusable filter. Do any of you have any
> > first hand experience?
> >
> > I'd appreciate any comments.
> >
> > Scott Helms
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