Pure Power Oil Filter - Reusable

[DakotaPwr]

I didn't see this info anywhere else on the site, but I could be blind as well. Anyways, this "Pure Power" oil filter is quite interesting. This oil filter is quite expensive at $199, but check out the link, it compares PurePower to the leading paper oil filter.

Just wondering if anyone has expierience with this product or has seen it before? The link is the part # 8400 for our Dodge Dakotas.


Pure Power Oil Filter - Buy 1 and it will last a lifetime! (http://www.gopurepower.com/store/item.asp?itemID=8400&dia=true)

Here is the video with the P.P. rep....wait for the infomercial to end!
Demonstration Video (http://truckworld.tenmagazines.com/videos.asp?page=tenvideo&aid=2990)

[SolidStateS15]

i have talked about this before on other forums, yeah they are cool and all but totally not worth the cost. once other companies start making some for about half or less then it would be fine. you don't need a titanium filter case, they can make it from alum or something else for less and still last just as long. thing mainly is, you can get a ton of regular filter changes for the price of that, so where is the benefit? even if you change your filter twice as much as you should it would still take you years to make up the cost. especially when i use 15k mobile 1, i only change the oil 1 or 2 times a year. what would benefit more anyway is a relocation kit so you can run a larger filter which will not only let you hold more oil, filter more, and also act as an oil cooler from the extra surface area of the can. they also sell dual filter kits that filter even finer particles. i'd rather spend money on that, than a hunk of spun metal. as long as you use good filters like wix you are fine, stay away from fram. that demo video out for them is bull to btw, just a sales gimmick like anything else.

[realdeal7369]

where does it say titanium at? looks like billet aluminum to me.

Housing Construction 6061 T-6 Billet Aluminum.

pretty convincing to me. now set up that remote filter relocation kit up, and throw that filter on it, there you go. only thing you would need is something to clean it in. maybe a smal can filled with the soap and water, or maybe kerosene? wonder how long it would take for the oil to drain off the insert part. i would thing too, you would have to take a lint free rag and clean the housing too, then use the soapy water, then a thorough rinse.

[SolidStateS15]

yeah i thought i remembered it being aircraft ti last time i looked but, ur right. still cost too much though for a DD. if you had already spent over 10G on a race engine or something then yeah, of course i would get something like this. there is another company who makes these for like $80, but they don't list any for the dak.

[DakotaPwr]

Just stick it in the dishwasher after running it through hot water...

When it comes out, blowdry and finished...

Too pricey for me right now, but I'll keep it in mind.

[WeirdDeere]

To me this seems like a complete waste of money. It flows better with less "restriction"...why? Because it doesn't filter as well. If the paper filter starts restricting flow...you should have changed it a LONG time ago.

Some old (I'm talking 1930s) equipment used to have washable filters like these. They switched to paper filters for a good reason. Cheap, and filters even better. With the old engines you could get away with quite a bit, but these new engines with TIGHT tolerances NEED good filters. And How many quality paper filters can you buy for $200? I'd have to look again, but quite a few!

And you have to wash the metal filter. Make sure you don't miss anything! Or leave bits of lint in the system if you use rags for a wipe down. Cleaning with soap and water is a joke if you want to be done in any length of time, you'll need to use solvent or fuel. If you don't have a parts washer, you'll have to buy a bit of diesel or kerosene to clean it out properly everytime. That adds to the cost too.

My opinion: Too much hassle and cost, for no real benefit.

Brandon

[realdeal7369]

yeah i thought i remembered it being aircraft ti last time i looked but, ur right. still cost too much though for a DD. if you had already spent over 10G on a race engine or something then yeah, of course i would get something like this. there is another company who makes these for like $80, but they don't list any for the dak.

well, i fugured it out, its cost is like 5 years or so of oil changes. figure like 4-5 oil changes a year, cost per oil filter, over the average use of these vehicles...( guess they based it on like a car loan paymant or something ---five year loan), hence, no scrap in the dumps with the used oil still in them.

[88Dakota]

1.) They don't filter as well as a paper filter.

2.) It costs more over the long-haul than disposable units.

3.) It's LESS convenient than the disposable units.


Not even remotely worth it.

[Rob454]

200$ ( cost of this filter) / 5$ ( average oil filter cost) = 40

figure 3000 miles every 3 months ( average driving for average driver0 thats 4 oil changes a year.

40 / 4 = 10 So basically its gonna be 10 years to make up the cost of this filter. You most likely wont have the truck that long.

besides one day youll be lazy ( or youll forget and have the wife take it in) and go have the oil changed and some dumbazz at the oil place will pop it off and throw it out.
Rob

[caulk04]

besides one day youll be lazy ( or youll forget and have the wife take it in) and go have the oil changed and some dumbazz at the oil place will pop it off and throw it out.
Rob

That's what I was thinking...

It's a marketing gimmick for people with way too much money to spend and who think its cool to have a billet oil filter.

I'll stick to my WIX filter. $7, readily available and proven to work.

[viperkota]

1.) They don't filter as well as a paper filter.

2.) It costs more over the long-haul than disposable units.

3.) It's LESS convenient than the disposable units.


Not even remotely worth it.


i need to do more reading but states that it filters to as small as 5 microns...thats pretty good...but its efficiency at 5 microns need to be known
from their site....Filtration: SAE J1858 Tested, 90 % more efficient than "throw away" filters

it may cost more but maybe they are thinking about our natural resources and landfills....maybe

less convenient? is it not bad enough that the american public has done so much to be so lazy that you can't take a day off to change and clean your oil filter? everyone says "not enough time" every day has the exact same amount of time...its just how you use it

[9t9-5.2]

i need to do more reading but states that it filters to as small as 5 microns...thats pretty good...but its efficiency at 5 microns need to be known
from their site....Filtration: SAE J1858 Tested, 90 % more efficient than "throw away" filters

it may cost more but maybe they are thinking about our natural resources and landfills....maybe

less convenient? is it not bad enough that the american public has done so much to be so lazy that you can't take a day off to change and clean your oil filter? everyone says "not enough time" every day has the exact same amount of time...its just how you use it

If that is the case, then they should use a full synthetic and don't change it every 3,000 mi.

[Rob454]

it may cost more but maybe they are thinking about our natural resources and landfills....maybe

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Then they need to make the oil filter thread and filters the same for all cars across the board. this way every car will be equipped with a reusable oil filter. in that case they shoudl make reusable air filters standard on cars.
I am abotu the only person I know who has had their vehicle for longer than 10 years. My GMC is 12 years old and my dakota is 7. i guess i would get my money out of it but your average consumer wont.
Rob

[Amsoil Dealer]

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Lot's of good comments in this thread. All I ask is that you consider Amsoil Oil Filters.

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AMSOIL (EaO) Oil Filters are guaranteed for 25,000 miles or one year,
whichever comes first, and when used with AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil.

For more information, visit this thread on this website: AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters (EaO) (http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34919)
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--- AMSOIL By-Pass Oil Filter Systems - "Single" or "Dual"

For complete information: AMSOIL By-Pass Oil Filter System ("Single" vs. "Dual")
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Duane's AMSOIL phone number is 1-866-212-8040 (toll-free).

If Duane is away from his desk, please leave your name, number, and best time to return your call.

Reminder ... Tell him that you are from www.Dakota-Durango.com.

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[viperkota]

__________________

Lot's of good comments in this thread. All I ask is that you consider Amsoil Oil Filters.

AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters (EaO) - Nanofiber Technology
AMSOIL By-Pass Oil Filter Systems ("Single" or "Dual")__________________

---AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters (EaO) are made with premium-grade full synthetic media featuring
advanced full synthetic nanofiber technology, making them the highest efficiency filters
available for the light truck market.

AMSOIL (EaO) Oil Filters are guaranteed for 25,000 miles or one year,
whichever comes first, and when used with AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil.

For more information, visit this thread on this website: AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters (EaO) (http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34919)
__________________

--- AMSOIL By-Pass Oil Filter Systems - "Single" or "Dual"

For complete information: AMSOIL By-Pass Oil Filter System ("Single" vs. "Dual")
(http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13139)
__________________

If you have any questions please let me know. Or call my brother, Duane Roark, also
an Amsoil Dealer and a mechanic (Gasoline/Diesel).

Duane's AMSOIL phone number is 1-866-212-8040 (toll-free).

If Duane is away from his desk, please leave your name, number, and best time to return your call.

Reminder ... Tell him that you are from www.Dakota-Durango.com.

https://www.amsoil.com/dealer/websites/graphics/amsoilbar.jpg

i use the EaO filters with my series 2000 amsoil.....and i love it...have even taken to the 25,000 mark...i think the tranny will take a dump before the engine...but thats fine.....the t56 will go in then

[9t9-5.2]

Then they need to make the oil filter thread and filters the same for all cars across the board. this way every car will be equipped with a reusable oil filter. in that case they shoudl make reusable air filters standard on cars.
I am abotu the only person I know who has had their vehicle for longer than 10 years. My GMC is 12 years old and my dakota is 7. i guess i would get my money out of it but your average consumer wont.
Rob

I have a 88 Buick LeSabre T-type that I bought new (19), a 92 Olds Bravada bought new (15), and my Dakota new in 99 (8)

[Rob454]

I have a 88 Buick LeSabre T-type that I bought new (19), a 92 Olds Bravada bought new (15), and my Dakota new in 99 (8)


LOL Let me rephrase that. Im about the only person I know ( meaning face to face sort of thing) that had cars for longer than 10 years.
89 GMC 95 GMC 2000 dakota.
Even so most people dont keep their cars long enough. If manufacturers were smart and really worry about the enviroment they would make the air filters and oil filters and transmission filters reuseable for all cars.
Rob

[viperkota]

LOL Let me rephrase that. Im about the only person I know ( meaning face to face sort of thing) that had cars for longer than 10 years.
89 GMC 95 GMC 2000 dakota.
Even so most people dont keep their cars long enough. If manufacturers were smart and really worry about the enviroment they would make the air filters and oil filters and transmission filters reuseable for all cars.
Rob

why would they care about the environment? they are only in for it for the profits that they will get in their lifetime. why cut the profits of other companies that they have stock in?

[DragKota95]

k&n is very reliable about there power and the environtment.

[Shatto]

You'll notice in the ad, that they push strength and oil flow.

But, what do you need, for best engine protection?

Obviously, oil must flow, to, or better than design specs. But what else?

The number one damager of an internal combustion engine is the particle of stuff. Logic tells us, that we need the ability to remove those itty-bitty pieces.

Here is the standard I use: Amsoil filters.
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/eao.aspx
The Amsoil EaO (spin-on) filters have a 98.7% effenciency at 15 microns, while competative filters containing conventional cellulose medias range from 40% to 80% efficiency.
And, I use a By-Pass filter that further cleans down to 2 microns.
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/bf.aspx

My oil is analytically clean, even after 50,000 miles. (that is only 2 Amsoil filters)

Here is the link to find out more:http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=105

[fivetwo]

The Pure Power Oil Filter is a high rpm race track item only. Smokey stated yrs ago that a regular paper oil filter will foam the oil with air and the wire mesh screen filters do not at nascar rpm levels.
The dakota factory tech manual states to change the oil filter very other oil change, which would be every 15k miles. My '73 Duster340 manual states the same every other oil change.

Be careful with the new amsoil or any other synthetic and glass filter media oil filter. They have been shown to cause varnish due to static electicity.
See the mar-apr '07 article here http://www.kleentek.com/Documents/VarnishFormation.pdf
per the article an oversized filter can help prevent this.