Stelvio oil filter ....

[Lannis]

For years I used UFI oil and fuel filters for my Guzzis (the 23 287 00 for the Stelvio), but I have not liked the quality of construction of UFI filters lately, especially the one I bought to replace the Bosch fuel filter, and so have been using other brands.

Last time I changed my Stelvio filter, I bought another brand; can't remember which. "Never mind", I told myself, "I'll take the old one off and see what it is and buy another". To my surprise, the old filter is as blank as Modred's shield ... not one trace of lettering or logo on it, solid black. It has a lovely 17mm hex on the bottom, which means no fooling around with fluted cap wrenches, or spiral wrenches, or steel fingers, or strap wrenches.

Based on that limited description, can anyone tell me what type of filter (one that can be bought at a regular parts store, 'cause I need the bike for the weekend) that might be? Or failing that, whether anyone thinks that a FRAM PH6022 is a viable alternative?

Sorry about this oil-related thing, but needs must when the devil drives ....

Lannis

 

[john zibell]

Bosch 3330. Apply a thin film of grease to the seal and torque to 15 Nm. Used on Toyota V8 and BMW motorcycle oil head and some K bikes. Not a fan of Fram filters, but one would be better than using a old filter.

 

[V700Steve]

All black & no name, that would most likely be a HiFlow. Cheap in price but very well made, they have R & D here in ATL area. Our shop I worked at in 09 gave them an Aprilia long oil filter for 990 motor so they could make them.
HF551 for 8V http://www.hiflofiltro.com/catalogue/model/6966

You could get one from Todd too

I use a car filter, Bosch

 

[Lannis]

Bosch 3330. Apply a thin film of grease to the seal and torque to 15 Nm. Used on Toyota V8 and BMW motorcycle oil head and some K bikes. Not a fan of Fram filters, but one would be better than using a old filter.

Thanks! No, I wouldn't reuse an old filter after I'd taken it off, I'd probably get road dirt on the outlet side and it would go through the engine.....

Lannis

 

[Lannis]

All black & no name, that would most likely be a HiFlow. Cheap in price but very well made, they have R & D here in ATL area. Our shop I worked at in 09 gave them an Aprilia long oil filter for 990 motor so they could make them.
HF551 for 8V http://www.hiflofiltro.com/catalogue/model/6966

You could get one from Todd too

I use a car filter, Bosch

Oops ... apologies to Todd for asking about buying stuff that's sold in the Store ... my only excuses are that I've bought suspensions and brake components and such from the Store and didn't really think about everyday items like filters and stuff being there too ... and that I procrastinated the service until there was no time to order on-line.....

It's interesting, after 60,000 miles I'm just now using my last container of AGIP 10W60 engine oil and my last quart of AGIP GL4 80W90 rear drive oil and my last quart of AGIP GL5 85W90 gearbox (6-speed) oil that I bought from the dealer who sold me the bike new, so I'm reading up on the qualifying alternatives, and there are lots of opinions as everyone knows.

One thing that I THINK I've learned is that the "4T" specification on some oil (which shows up on Motul 7100 10W60 but does not show up on Castrol Edge 10W60 bottles) is that "4T" simply means it's for 4-stroke engines as opposed to "2T" which is meant to be burned in a two-smoker. Other than that it's API "SN" 10W60 for me.

If this starts an Oil Thread War, then that's on whoever fires the first shot; I'm off, happy as Larry .....!

Lannis

 

[GTM®]

Oops ... apologies to Todd for asking about buying stuff that's sold in the Store ... my only excuses are that I've bought suspensions and brake components and such from the Store and didn't really think about everyday items like filters and stuff being there too

No worries. I don't keep any of the basic service items on the online STORE, though I stock them in my workshop. If anyone is in a pinch and needs anything, I likely stock it. I currently have ~500+ OEM parts in stock (i.e. clutch and brake levers, cables to bearings, gaskets and seals, clutch parts and MUCH larger $ items) in inventory (only some are online), but does not include any of the maintenance items (oil filters, plugs, tires, etc etc).

 

[scottmastrocinque]

One thing that I THINK I've learned is that the "4T" specification on some oil (which shows up on Motul 7100 10W60 but does not show up on Castrol Edge 10W60 bottles) is that "4T" simply means it's for 4-stroke engines as opposed to "2T" which is meant to be burned in a two-smoker. Other than that it's API "SN" 10W60 for me.

You are correct Lannis! Just the European designations.

HifloFiltro is my workshop default filter. They are EXCEPTIONAL quality oil filters and exceed the European TUV classification for excellence.

They are never all black. They are black with super high quality paint and their printing and logo are on every filter. This does not normally wear off and their motorcycle filters don’t have 17mm nuts at the ends at all so I doubt yours is a HighfloFiltro.




Their warranty statement in the front of their catalog says it all in terms of their quality and commitment. They guarantee to repair any engine damaged from use of their filters!

I called them to ask how many times that has occurred. The representative laughed and proudly said, “Never”. I believe them. I have cut these filters open to examine them and they are perfect in every regard. I use them exclusively on all 8 of my bikes and have for quite some time now.

I confidently and highly recommend them.



This is their catalog in PDF for anybody who desires it.

 

[Raven]

When I do an oil change on one of my cars or the Norge, I use the top of the filter box to write down all the info for that change. Mileage, date, oil grade and make. I keep these in a file folder for each machine.

+1 on Highflofiltro.

 

[scottmastrocinque]

Smart!

 

[Lannis]

The filter I took off my bike looks exactly like this one ....


Except that mine has zero white paint or lettering on it at all. That 17mm hex is so darn convenient, tempting, and easy to use a torque wrench on .... I don't know why every oil filter doesn't have it .... !

Well, I've got lots of good alternatives now, so I'll leave behind this thread as a "Stelvio Oil Filter" search string for future generations

Lannis

 

[gringo]

KN1002 has hex and holes for safety wiring

 

[scottmastrocinque]

The filter I took off my bike looks exactly like this one ....

View attachment 25454
Except that mine has zero white paint or lettering on it at all. That 17mm hex is so darn convenient, tempting, and easy to use a torque wrench on .... I don't know why every oil filter doesn't have it .... !

Well, I've got lots of good alternatives now, so I'll leave behind this thread as a "Stelvio Oil Filter" search string for future generations

Lannis

Hey Lannis!

That's the RC line. I don't use that one as it's the racing line. Page 2 of the catalog.

I think the correct one is inside of the catalog link I posted above.

Ok, there you go!

Good Luck,

Scott

 

[Road Damage]

Hey Lannis,

If you're looking for some light reading some evening .................. the CalSci website has some interesting info where they had tested/done autopsies on several common oil filters and put up their impressions. Here's a link below.
I was surprised to see that the Wal-Mart SuperTech oil filters were rated as being much better than average? And someone mentioned that you can sometimes catch them on sale ............................. for about $2 each. LOL.

Oil Filter Cross Reference

motorcycleinfo.calsci.com