Quote: Well here we go again ,it's either oil filters or oil,, This question regenerates itself over and over! Ok , lets roll with it , How much oil does a oil filter actually filter? Answer not much at all! considering the amount of flow passing thru it. In HP motors, will a HP filter filter more or less oil? Answer, yes and no, why is that? because a HP filter allows for more oil to go thru it with out actually filtering the oil at all. The more filtering medium used the actual less filter gets done! So depending on the application , don't run a cheap standard filter on blown alcohol motor, or in 'disel' application don't run you cars filter on it. Change you're oil at regular intervals use the proper weight of oil for the application Now everyone can argue over it say what ever they wish , those are the facts! By the way, I don't care what filter you run , just so long as it is used in the application that reguired for it!
Actually, the "facts" word for word:
Quote: "As example, a 3 micron beta 200 microglass element has less restriction than a 30 micron paper element. Filter paper manufacture is not an exact science. In many paper elements, as much as 40% of the filter may not pass oil at all, thus reducing contaminant holding capacity and increasing flow resistance. Conversely, a "manufactured" microglass element can flow through 100% of its area which results in considerably increased contaminant capacity along with lower DP/resistance compared with a paper filter medium."George Morrison, STLE CLS
In other words, WAY better filtering, and little or no pressure drop accross the filtering surface. It's not too good to be true, it's where modern technology takes us.
BTW, Those letters at the end of Mr. Morrison's name; he's more than just an internet expert on the subject of filtration.
