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Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« on: September 23, 2013, 08:08:08 PM »
Mahle OC-91 (@ Amazon) is apparently the BMW OEM filter, sans logo.

Bosch 3330 and 72161 are the same filter, 3330 in mfg'd by Purolator in the US, under the Bosch brand. $3.50 a pop for either from rockauto.

From the list at IBMWR.org, with a few annotations from me (wmax351).

Six oil filter manufacturers for K oil filter
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 19:01:50 -0700
From: Roy Truelsen <royster@worldnet.att.net>
As info, the pressure relief valve on the BMW oil filter is rated at 9-11 psi, same as the Fram 6063. The Fram 3614 is rated at 9-12 psi.
Other alternative filters for the K-bike include:
Amsoil ASF-57
AC Delco PF-53
Hastings 157A, LF157
Motorcraft FL-271, FL-793
Purolator FCO-201, PER-241
Wix 51348, 51785
Roy Truelsen
Portland, Oregon


Sseven oil filter manufacturers for K100 spark plug and oil filter
Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 08:08:24 -0500
From: Jonathan Hutchins <hutchins@kc.net>
Gathering together information to service my '85 K100, I found some details that didn't seem to be on the current parts list:
Oil Filter:
There was a lot of discussion on this ca '95-'96, with the engineering specs for the FRAM coming out as good or better than the BMW filter. Someone else pointed out that BMW does not manufacture their filters, but outsources.
Per Joe Senner:
•   AMSOIL: ASF-57
•   AC DELCO: PF-53
•   FRAM: PH-3614, PH6063
•   Hastings: 157A, LF157
•   Motorcraft: FL-271, FL-793
•   Purolator: FCO-201, PER-241
•   Wix: 51348, 51785
Others including Rob Lentini have documented the Fram 3614, and I've used it; it's the only one I've tried.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2013, 12:00:38 AM »
Beemerboneyard sells a Mahle air filter which they say is the same as OEM for around $10 less than BMW's  ($33). 

edit: And I did a search for the Mahle part # (LX75) and found it on Amazon.com for $5 less than that!   Arrived yesterday and it is exactly like the BMW original.  With free shipping, I am a very happy biker.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2013, 01:07:26 AM »
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2013, 09:49:26 PM »
Napa gold 1348

or if you would like it without the sticker get the PS1348

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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2013, 11:07:19 AM »
I stopped using Fram 3614 when they started putting the grippy coating on them in the early 90's. It flakes off in the sump.  Fram 6063 is uncoated and unpainted, but harder to find and pricier.  Been using Delco pf-53's since
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2013, 01:40:08 AM »
I've used the Quaker State QS3614 oil filter in my K75c for years now with no trouble.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2015, 05:09:40 AM »
Mann oil filter supposed to be OEM Part No MW712. Mann fuel filter MWK 44 both available in Australia.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2016, 10:51:10 PM »
I'm looking at that "Bosch 3330" wondering why the hell that rang a bell with me.

It finally clicked.

It's what almost all Toyota's 4cyl run. I quit using them (Bosch) because the anti drain back is not good and on a toyota that leads to a lot of start up rattle and timing chain noise since it uses oil pressure on the 22r motors to tension the timing chain. Went back to the toyota filters.

 No stickers on them to scrape off.

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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2016, 11:51:57 PM »
anti drain back valve would not be a problem in a K.  Unless the bike is upside down, then you probably have bigger problems. 
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2016, 07:06:26 AM »
I cringe when I hear of people using Fram filters.  I was a member of a fluid power engineering society back in the 80's and they did a report on filters for hydrauic and engine oil.  Fram was far and away the worst filter they tested out of about 40 or 50 brands.  Very inconsistant pressure relief action and poor filtration.  I admit, it was a long time ago, but I haven't heard anything in the meantime to indicate they are building better filters, and with so many alternatives I figure why take a chance.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2016, 07:27:27 AM »
anti drain back valve would not be a problem in a K.  Unless the bike is upside down, then you probably have bigger problems.

Probably right with them being in the sumo and so low in the motor. On most toyota 4cyl they are halfway up the block and on their side. I'll be changing oil in the next couple days. I'll get some side by side shots.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2018, 10:52:39 AM »
Interesting video on Fram filters.  The comment section is educational as to the reports of cardboard from the filter clogging oil galleries and blocking oil flow, destroying engines.



Also, from the comments, K&N aren't all that good either.  One comment mentions them being banned by race sanctioning bodies because they fail and dump oil on the track surface.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2018, 03:41:48 PM »
Early in my career I used to be a spare parts manager for a overseas car manufacturer. We had two sources for parts the passenger car division and the commercial division. and a  couple of the filters were interchangeable. The commercial filters were vastly superior in construction, better in everyway. The passenger filters were local,  and made filters for most brand vehicles at the time and I wouldn't use them in anything. We would stock both filters, if you were nice we sold you the commercial filter if you were not you got the passenger filter. :neener: Also at the time we had a customer who had a small auto supply place and the he got hold of a batch of Israeli air cleaner and oil filters really cheap. While the oil filters never caused any problems ( that we know of) he had a large problem with the air cleaner elements. A guy I new bought one a proceeded to drive it with no problems until it rained. The element turned to mush and proceeded to be sucked into the engine destroying the engine. The shop owner stopped using all the elements and oil filters and he recalled as many as he could, I don't know how many claims he had against him. And some of the air cleaner elements survived as he had customers requesting them, they probably didn't drive in the rain. :hehehe
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2018, 12:48:39 PM »
Mahle LX75 air filter
Rockauto $22.79


sorry, this was supposed to be in the air filter thread
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2018, 03:30:33 PM »
Advance Auto has a Motorcraft FL-910S they show as compatible with AC Delco PF-53.

Also a link for that with many options is http://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/AC-Delco/PF53
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #15 on: August 13, 2018, 02:28:41 PM »
Purolator L10241, and Motorcraft FL-910S are also compatible oil filters. In the US, you can get both at Advance Auto.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #16 on: August 13, 2018, 04:42:40 PM »
Interesting video on Fram filters.  The comment section is educational as to the reports of cardboard from the filter clogging oil galleries and blocking oil flow, destroying engines.

Also, from the comments, K&N aren't all that good either.  One comment mentions them being banned by race sanctioning bodies because they fail and dump oil on the track surface.
In the '80s I found an oil spot underneath my truck after changing oil and found the source to be the filter.  After tightening it it continued and I found that it was coming from the crimp seal.  After removing the filter (and a quart of oil) and returning it to the local Checker Auto Parts I was shown a cutaway view of Fram and other filters - I have never purchased another Fram product.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2020, 10:46:37 AM »
Carquest 84035 is NOT a recommended oil filter.
Main reason is that it does not have ridges or a nut on the top to be able to tighten down the 3/4 to 1 turn after contact. I ended up using a tool box liner inside my socket style oil filter wrench to get traction. It was hard to tell whether the filter was tightening, or my kludged adapter was slipping.
Also, it's a little shorter (less capacity) than the Autocraft FL-793 I took out.
In the USA, it shows up at Advance Auto, as compatible with an '85 K100RT.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2020, 12:00:04 PM »
I cringe when I hear of people using Fram filters. 

I've been using Fram oi filters on my 2001 1.8t VW since the factory warranty was over.  Changed ever 5k and 200k now with just routine maintenance.  And I have K&N air filters on both the K and the Ural, combined about 250,000 miles.  What can I say, I like making the Mighty Gryphon cringe and my motors enjoy clogged oil galleries and ingesting small animals. 
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2020, 12:39:08 PM »
I am using the Carquest 85348 which is made by Wix. 
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #20 on: January 22, 2020, 08:04:19 AM »
HIFLO 163
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #21 on: January 24, 2020, 06:09:25 PM »
HIFLO 163

On my spare bricks I'm using Cooper WZ418 (interchangeable with Ryco Z418) since I saw them on discount for $7. I'll cut them open after I replace them.

Martin, does your earlier post refer to Ryco, as I've always thought of them as a good brand? I'm wondering in which ways they might be inferior, as I'm thinking of getting them next.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #22 on: January 24, 2020, 06:14:49 PM »
I have been using the HiFlo HF 163 for many years with no issues. I buy them by the case.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #23 on: January 24, 2020, 07:08:20 PM »
We cut apart two of the filters and the commercial Japanese filter had a better valve construction and better and more filter material. It is a high possibility that the car type was a Ryco, however that was back in the 80's and they may have improved. The only way to tell is to dissect one, there are definitely filters out there that should be avoided. I have always used either Mahle or Mann filters but that's a personnel choice.
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Re: Alternative Oil Filters ~ original poster wmax351
« Reply #24 on: January 24, 2020, 07:24:46 PM »
Thanks.  I used a generic, no name, Chinese filter once,  seemed OK until I opened it up after 10,000km, the filter had three holes in it. That was the last time I used an unknown brand name.

I've opened up a few Ryco's,  will attach photos later.
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