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I did a search and call myself reading the pertinent threads in the tech folder. Looking for recommendations on the best coolant filter. I don't mind paying more for a better product.
What coolant filtration does everyone prefer? I've seen Diesel Site, XDP, BD Diesel and IPR. Are there others worth considering? Any drawbacks to any of the designs? Thanks.
I chose the mishimoto one but seriously considered the ipr due to more flow through the filter. In the end i like the ease of install, shutoff vales to make filter changes easy, and spin on cartridge filters.
I also have the mishimoto coolant filter. I just think it looks cleaner than the sinister one and it might have been 20 bucks cheaper too. They all use the exact same filter except for the ipr system.
I went with XDP. It can be had for $112 if you use code DIESEL10 at checkout. I like that it came with a new tube that goes from the degas bottle all the way to the radiator. You don't have to splice into the oem hose.
I think the key is to do a good coolant flush and get as much of the trash out and switch to an ELC coolant. Then add the coolant filter. That's my plan anyway!
I guess when you get down to it, there's not much difference in the brands right? I think a new hose from the degas bottle to the radiator is a nice feature.
Generally, what do people consider to be a good spin on filter? I saw the Mishimoto have a Wix filter with the kit shown. Also Donaldson in the XDP kit. I've not heard of the Donaldson. Is it a universal coolant filter that's easy to find?
I got all my stuff at NAPA, the filter head and the filter. For the hoses and connections I went to a local hose supply house. the ball valves came from Home Depot. Its not rocket science to add one. Mounting it some place is the biggest PIA particularly if you have a oil bypass filter system already installed. The NAPA stuf is not particularly pretty but it is the same stuff we run on the vehicles at work and it works.
I went with XDP. It can be had for $112 if you use code DIESEL10 at checkout. I like that it came with a new tube that goes from the degas bottle all the way to the radiator. You don't have to splice into the oem hose.
I think the key is to do a good coolant flush and get as much of the trash out and switch to an ELC coolant. Then add the coolant filter. That's my plan anyway!
I also have the xdp,and for the money I think it's hard to beat,if it can.
Supplemental Coolant Additive -- we don't run the type of coolant that requires this...
And like Dr.Huxtable, I got my XDP filter on sale for about the same price. It was the most complete system, so the best value, out there when I bought mine...
I have the XDP system too. I run the NAPA 4070 filter on it. Ive had it for 20k miles now (the system, not the filter). I had one valve spring a leak. I emailed XDP and they sent me 2 replacements fast. No questions asked. Now I have a spare.
I have a few thought on this. Pretty quickly after getting my truck I realized a coolant filter was a good idea. Like many here I installed a Sinister bypass set up. It was June 2011 @136k miles. Flushed with chemicals and switched from Ford Gold coolant to CAT EC-1 May 2012 @ 144k miles. It had some rust and dark sand in it but no "gooey" stuff. I got steam out of the tail pipe in June 2012 @ just 150mi later. EGR cooler was cracked, replaced it put an oil cooler and some other stuff on it. Went back with the CAT coolant. Changed the coolant filter several times, it did have some sand in it but never was near clogging. Fast foreward to August 2014 @ 163k miles, top radiator tank leaking at the crimp. Replaced it with a new Mishimoto radiator and a new coolant filter. A couple weeks ago @ 177k miles, I smell coolant. It was coming from the top of the engine and I figured the EGR cooler hose had sprung a leak but nope, it was the T fitting for the coolant filter.
After cutting the line and pulling the fitting out I thought is was cracked when I saw this.
Turns out, the thread sealer had failed where the small pipe screws into the larger one. I thought I was going to throw it away but it turns out it's fixable.
Notice these pieces aren't anodized, just painted aluminum. I sorta dressed it up with this stuff. Came out pretty well and I've used it on a couple of other parts also. Looks good if you get a shine on the part before painting.
Back in place and sealed up.
Ok, kinda interesting I guess but what's the point? Every time I have a chance I've suggested using a coolant filter and I still think it's not going to hurt anything but as you can see, it adds parts and potential leaks under your hood. I think the Sinister unit is pretty good quality and I'm not mad about the leak, it's been on there a while. The biggest issue for me was this.
This sand and other crap came out of the radiator drain on a pretty new radiator with a bypass filter on it all this time. That's why I outlined the history above. I suspect the heavy sand isn't getting up to the top of the system to get caught by the filter. I haven't looked at all the options but I now think a filter that connects somewhere low on the engine would be a better option. I'm not against bypass filtration, I think it would work fine if the contaminates could easily find their way to the filter but connecting to the heater hose and degas bottle did not work as well for me as well as I would have liked. Just something to think about.
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