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Re: Reusable Oil Filters?

To: "austrheamgafun@arczip.com" <austrheamgafun@arczip.com>
Subject: Re: Reusable Oil Filters?
From: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 12:13:58 -0700
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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