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Message started by Rambler on 02/23/16 at 16:48:16

Title: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by Rambler on 02/23/16 at 16:48:16

My 2007 S 40 is due to arrive at 11am tomorrow morning. I am not new to motorcycles and changing oil and filters but, was wundering what brand of oil filter is best. It looks like it is just a cartridge. I have always used screw on filters. I have already purchased Rotella oil which I have used in my Kawasaki Nomad, and have purchased Red Line additive. Getting ready to check the chain adjuster and install the manual pet thingy.
The bike has 8,000 miles.

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by pg on 02/23/16 at 16:54:18

The brand of filter is not that important and yes it looks like a drum. However, it needs to be put back with the correct side facing the engine.
Unfortunately, it has happened more than once with unfavorable results.

Best regards,

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by springman on 02/23/16 at 18:01:59

I second what pq says. Any brand is fine. Just change the oil regularly and use Rotella T or T6 oil. I like changing my oil every 2k miles or so. I bought a four pack of Hi-Flo oil filters on ebay for around 20 bucks and prior to that I had been buying Frams one at a time for about 10 bucks each.

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by Kris01 on 02/23/16 at 18:58:46

If you're really concerned about filtering efficiency, put a magnet on top of the filter to hold any metal particles that might slip through. ;)

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 02/25/16 at 05:28:41

The best oil filter is a clean oil filter.

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by Rambler on 02/25/16 at 13:15:45

Thanks, I ordered a couple HI Flo oil filters. Watched a video on how to install an oil filter on a S40. I should be set. Thanks again, Rambler

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by Kris01 on 02/25/16 at 19:37:49

I think Suzuki recommends to replace the O-ring but it's reusable if you're careful.

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by Dave on 02/26/16 at 03:27:58

The O-ring is good for a few years. Replace it when it gets stiff or deformed.

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by projectfj on 02/26/16 at 09:13:57

I as well as a lot of other Savage owners use Rotella 15W 40 oil. I get stock oil filters online from bikebandit. And beware, putting an oil filter on backwards causes this:

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by springman on 02/26/16 at 19:52:22

Ohhhh, that hurts!

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/26/16 at 20:31:09

You put fresh oil in, ride three tanks, hard, barely use oil.
You get 1,500 miles on the oil, run one tank hard, better check the oil.
And dirt falls in around the spark plug. Blow clean before pulling the plug.

Title: Re: BEST OIL FILTER
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/27/16 at 07:15:45