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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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I have had mine on for just over 2000 miles now and it is still flowing strong. I had 78000 on the truck when I installed it and no cooler issues before this.

How soon did your first filter plug up or required a change?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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My first one lasted about 300 miles. You actually are lucky. Don't feel disappointed.
 
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I changed mine for the first time after 3 months, about 6,000 miles, but it wasn't plugged. I cut it open and there was a lot of sand in the media.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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Don't feel disappointed.
I am not disappointed. It actually makes me feel pretty good. I am in the minority here from some of what I have read in the past.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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My first filter plugged in 200 Miles
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by utjer
I have had mine on for just over 2000 miles now and it is still flowing strong. I had 78000 on the truck when I installed it and no cooler issues before this.

How soon did your first filter plug up or required a change?
Out of curiosity, have you gotten your eot/ect readings? If not you really don't know.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Out of curiosity, have you gotten your eot/ect readings? If not you really don't know.
Yes, I installed an Edge insight when I did my coolant filter. I run about 6 degrees apart on the highway and about 4 in the city.
 
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You are golden, time for a trip to Vegas.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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You are golden, time for a trip to Vegas.
No kidding. I am close enough. Too bad I work this weekend or I would try talking my CFO into it.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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My first filter went 350 miles and the second 1000. Third is still going at 5000 miles. I checked it yesterday.
 
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Mine is approaching 10K miles and still flowing fine. However I will be changing it and disecting it next oil change just for the heck of it and for curiosity's sake.
 
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I just changed my second filter with 3000 miles on. About a teaspoon full of sand. Next one I wont change for quite a while. Happy to be collecting sand, no matter the amount.
 
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Where is a good place to purchase one of these filters?
 
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Where is a good place to purchase one of these filters?
Dieselsite.com It comes with one filter, but buy a couple extra to save on shipping later. 1/2 hour install.
 
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My filter kit from Dieselsite with 3 filters and the ball valves was $165 delivered to my door
 
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