How often - oil change, coolant, suspension oil

[Sklossmonster]

It's my pleasure, thanks for appreciating it. Coming up I was hungry for guidance from veterans who actually knew what they were talking about, so I try to share what I've learned along the way. Take it for whatever it's worth.

Spring is finally at our door step. It's been a long time coming, but it's finally time to ride!

 

[garydmx29]

Since we're talking about changing oil....Regarding oil filters and in particular the Scott stainless steel filters, any thoughts or experience with these reusable filters? Good or not good?

 

[nickmick]

i was just reading an article about stainless laser-cut filters.

it mentioned that they have larger pores and really aren't as cleanable (ie, reusable) as you'd think.

 

[garydmx29]

After reading your post I looked up the Scotts website to read about the micron rating. http://www.scottsperformance.com/faq.php
This (Scotts stainless steel filter) was rated as 35 "absolute" microns. I won't re-iterate what the website has to say but it is implied that some paper filters even though they're rated as let's say 40 microns will still pass alot larger debris than what it is rated. I also briefly looked at Amsoil website and it had alot of information regarding same topic but need some time to re-read and digest what they are saying.

 

[garydmx29]

nickmick,
Okay, some more digging. Forget about Microns since the filter industry is using other standards. Check out this website. http://www.filtercouncil.org/techdata/tsbs/89-5R3.pdf
Good information to use when choosing an oil filter. Done beating this dead horse to death.

Thanks.