Query for those in the know.
I have a 1990 Isuzu County, it is fitted with a single spin on filter (Ryco part no Z419). Quite large in size.
What is the primary reason for people fitting the twin filter mounts? Is it for improved oil filtration or what?
I can fully understand why you would convert your engine to spin on, if your engine was originally fitted with the canister style filter. They are a ***** to change.
I used to work on JCB backhoes, they run a 4.4 litre turbo diesel. They have a service interval of 500hrs. So imagine that were a 4BD1 being driven at 100km/h every day for a total of 500hrs. That's a 50000km service interval. Even the older Perkins powered models had a 250hr interval. That's still roughly equivalent to 25000km. I've seen several Perkins powered backhoes running around with an excess of 10000hrs on the clock, still running, starting and digging no worries at all. They do pant a bit, but find me an engine that wouldn't with 10000hrs or 1000000ks on the clock
Yes I will admit they are running 13L of engine oil for the JCB 444 and 11L for the Perkins, but thats not much more than an Isuzu
Correct me if I'm wrong?
I was going to pull my filter mount off and adapt to the twin style but I'm not sure there is really any need.
Interested to hear peoples facts and thoughts
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