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Whats the difference between a motor oil filter and a diesel filter.

Whats the difference between a motor oil filter and a diesel filter.

 
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cannonballSDL
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11-27-2010, 01:30 PM #1
Motor oil filters are easier to find in remote locations. im thinking of making a banjo bolt for a STP S8A filter, yes its a v8 mustang filter. But they sell them at walmarts and even gas stations making them stupidly easy to get when traveling long distance, and maybe it could be a life saver if i run into some bad diesel some where(central american maybe?Big Grin )

i have a fuel water separator, but i cant find any other info saying i cant do this. I had a isuzu NPR that i did this with for a short time( i used infiniti G35 filters) and it worked well.

as usual any valid info is accepted and welcomed!

Thanks guys

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cannonballSDL
11-27-2010, 01:30 PM #1

Motor oil filters are easier to find in remote locations. im thinking of making a banjo bolt for a STP S8A filter, yes its a v8 mustang filter. But they sell them at walmarts and even gas stations making them stupidly easy to get when traveling long distance, and maybe it could be a life saver if i run into some bad diesel some where(central american maybe?Big Grin )

i have a fuel water separator, but i cant find any other info saying i cant do this. I had a isuzu NPR that i did this with for a short time( i used infiniti G35 filters) and it worked well.

as usual any valid info is accepted and welcomed!

Thanks guys


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Alastair E
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11-27-2010, 03:04 PM #2
Hmm....

The main difference is in the level they filter to...

A Motor-oil filter seldom goes below about 30uM and a Diesel filter is around 10uM (for the M.B.)

So what may be an idea in your case would be to Add a easy-to-get Oil filter Upstream of the original proper Diesel filter. The oil-filter being the catch-all and the finer diesel filter taking out anything left...

I think it would do the desired job you're after, so long as you keep the proper diesel filter too...

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Alastair E
11-27-2010, 03:04 PM #2

Hmm....

The main difference is in the level they filter to...

A Motor-oil filter seldom goes below about 30uM and a Diesel filter is around 10uM (for the M.B.)

So what may be an idea in your case would be to Add a easy-to-get Oil filter Upstream of the original proper Diesel filter. The oil-filter being the catch-all and the finer diesel filter taking out anything left...

I think it would do the desired job you're after, so long as you keep the proper diesel filter too...


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cannonballSDL
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11-27-2010, 04:27 PM #3
Would the IP have a tuff time pulling through two different filters?

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cannonballSDL
11-27-2010, 04:27 PM #3

Would the IP have a tuff time pulling through two different filters?


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Alastair E
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11-28-2010, 06:57 AM #4
Nah, I dont think so. The Lift-pump supplies Pressure to the std. filter so I'm thinking to cut the new additional filter in upstream of that and after the lift-pump....

Prob easiest way and minimal messing with the original fuel circuit...

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Alastair E
11-28-2010, 06:57 AM #4

Nah, I dont think so. The Lift-pump supplies Pressure to the std. filter so I'm thinking to cut the new additional filter in upstream of that and after the lift-pump....

Prob easiest way and minimal messing with the original fuel circuit...


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ForcedInduction
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11-28-2010, 06:59 AM #5
The oil filter would be good as a primary filter, but the micron size is much too large to be the only filter.
As said, oil filters are usually 20-30micron while fuel filters are in the 2-10 range.
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ForcedInduction
11-28-2010, 06:59 AM #5

The oil filter would be good as a primary filter, but the micron size is much too large to be the only filter.
As said, oil filters are usually 20-30micron while fuel filters are in the 2-10 range.

willbhere4u
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11-28-2010, 10:57 AM #6
Or stock up on the original filters buy like 30 and keep them in the trunkBig Grin
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willbhere4u
11-28-2010, 10:57 AM #6

Or stock up on the original filters buy like 30 and keep them in the trunkBig Grin


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11-28-2010, 12:32 PM #7
(11-28-2010, 10:57 AM)willbhere4u Or stock up on the original filters buy like 30 and keep them in the trunkBig Grin

Hit the head on the nailBig Grin

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11-28-2010, 12:32 PM #7

(11-28-2010, 10:57 AM)willbhere4u Or stock up on the original filters buy like 30 and keep them in the trunkBig Grin

Hit the head on the nailBig Grin


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