Originally Posted by
klroger
My Volkswagen doesn't even have an oil filter. It has 97,000 miles on it & it doesn't burn oil... Are we over thinking the whole filter thing??? Or what???
That is an interesting thought. And yes, I think it is being over-thought. Choose any quality filter, and I believe you're fine. However, I don't blame anyone for choosing the one they think is the best. I may have a look around and see if I can find one of the ones being talked about that eliminates or shortens the rattling sound.
I have a 2016 Honda Rebel 250 toy. It holds 1.6 - 1.8 quarts. I just ran it 145 miles to my dad's house (loaded into the back of his truck and brought them both back). Out that 145 miles, probably 130 miles was on the interstate at WOT the whole time.
That bike also has no filter. And at WOT (~72 mph ± 8 mph depending on terrain). When I drain it, the oil looks good. But the caveat is, I don't put by maybe 2,500 miles on it before I change the oil. However, at the speed I was doing, it was probably turning 7,500 rpm - 8,500 rpm the whole 130 miles on the interstate. That reminds me ... maybe I should go change that oil!
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