Turbo oil line filters...the good, the bad, and the ugly.

[jaypines]

So does everybody think that all of the crud that blocked the Falcon filters, causing turbo failure, was simply caused by servicing neglect to such a point that the engines oil filter clogged, and the bypass opened, thus send crap to the turbo filter, and eventually blocking it?

I personally cant see that being the case, but Im genuinely interested in other peoples opinions on the matter.

yeah that and probably the location of the oem turbo filter itself.. sits on the chra (pita to get to). and when shutdown the oil will just coke inside it especially oem doesnt have some sort of a turbo timer as standard.
the aftermarket solution relocates the turbo inline filter away from the exhaust and for easier servicing.

[allencr]

So does everybody think that all of the crud that blocked the Falcon filters, causing turbo failure, was simply caused by servicing neglect to such a point that the engines oil filter clogged, and the bypass opened, thus send crap to the turbo filter, and eventually blocking it?

NO, else every other bearing in the engine would be affected along with the turbo, probably even before it had a problem and if a screen does clogg up, just think of how much stuff would have already passed through it, stuff large & numerous enough to take out its bearing in minutes.
The filter clogging is a self-inflicted-wound.

[Crucible]

would have to adhere to a fairly strict servicing regime in order to keep the warranty valid?

You would be amazed at the times we sell late model engines cause the car has done 30-80,000km since new and has NEVER had an oil change........

We have noticed this alot of late, people just arent interested in spending money on servicing and maintenance anymore and generally want the bare minimum done just to pass a wof. They just dont realise how important it is, mind you the automotive trade has taken a big plummit over the past 2 years or so, its not like the good old days..

Maybe a sign of the times?

[Crucible]

Thanks alot for everyones opinions, I appreciate you taking the time to post.

At least your appreciative mate, goes along way. You dont hear that much on here.

[BlakeNZ]

I blew a hole in number one piston at mere mere. Had no way of getting me, my car and two passengers home (500km to palmy).
So i drove it home at 95km/h. Yes it filled the motorway with oil smoke, until i unplugged the injector for that blown cylinder. Yes, it smoked if i boosted it. But cruising on vacuum at 95km/h, it got us home.
my point being that you can do a lot of driving with bits of engine through your oil.

Re Brand:from memory, i bought an "EARLS" brand.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 408552.htm
this advert says the falcon factory one needs replacing every 10000km. combined with poor access, you can see why it blocked.

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Manufacturer recommended servicing intervals on new cars these cars are getting longer and longer.

[Mr Ree]

Thanks alot for everyones opinions, I appreciate you taking the time to post.

At least your appreciative mate, goes along way. You dont hear that much on here.

Cheers mate, its not hard to be polite, although these days you could be forgiven for thinking its a long forgotten custom

Ive never understood the logic of needing to act like a rude prick, just because you're behind a screen lol. Discuss things on a forum, as you would do when face to face with someone, seems pretty simple to me.

I blew a hole in number one piston at mere mere. Had no way of getting me, my car and two passengers home (500km to palmy).
So i drove it home at 95km/h. Yes it filled the motorway with oil smoke, until i unplugged the injector for that blown cylinder. Yes, it smoked if i boosted it. But cruising on vacuum at 95km/h, it got us home.
my point being that you can do a lot of driving with bits of engine through your oil.

Re Brand:from memory, i bought an "EARLS" brand.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 408552.htm
this advert says the falcon factory one needs replacing every 10000km. combined with poor access, you can see why it blocked.

Classic, what a trooper.

P.S Thanks for the link, Blake, I was looking at those last night while seeing what my options are

Manufacturer recommended servicing intervals on new cars these cars are getting longer and longer.

Truth^ I guess the advances in synthetic oils are helping with that, with 15k service intervals not entirely uncommon these days

[Dell'Orto]

Late model cars often have quite large oil capacities too, >6l which helps

[~SlideWays~]

Late model cars often have quite large oil capacities too, >6l which helps

Bah, try 11L in my Safari and its 23 years old. Good thing my brother can get me oil for a good price!

EDIT: +1 to not being a rude prick. Kids these days... in my day... we'd carry an onion on our belt, not a red onion though, cause of the war... etc

[Mr Ree]

Likes ^

Old Grampa hehehe