Oil fillter

[ns400r]

The garage that’s servicing my freda told me that some of the oil filters are poor quality, can anyone advise me where to obtain a good one?.

Cheers Clive

[missfixit70]

There is only one oil filter isn't there?, any motor factor, the club shop, take your pick. If they're doing a service surely they'd have factored in a filter change? Check for snake oil on the bill & take it elsewhere next time IMO

[ns400r]

Hi
I said I would source the filters.
He said some of the imported filters are crap and not made to original manufactures standards.
But if the club ones are ok thats great.

Thanks

[missfixit70]

Aah, sorry, misunderstood you, sounded like you were saying they'd found poor quality filters while servicing it I got mine from the local auto spares place I think. There was an iffy batch floating around a while ago I think.

[Bob]

Some of the cheap ones don't have a non-return valve fitted, so oil runs out of it when old Bongy is stood for a while. This will lead to premature engine wear, especialy if you leave it stood for several days at a time, like I do. Not such a prob if you drive it several times a day.

[teenmal]

Hi ns400r,
as Bob said,some filters dont have nrv in them,if you look at the filter (series of holes) you will see a black disc behind the surface.This is the none return valve.

Ps most filters also have a Dump valve fitted,this allows the flow of oil to be maintained in the event of surge or blockage etc.(like a by-pass valve)
Your mechanic was correct.

Mal.