How small does my filter gauge need to be for good, clean oil?
We recommend getting your oil filtered to between 1-5 microns. • Why do some people heat their oil to filter it? Heating the oil helps it to flow better, and may help to sublimate any water thats mixed in. You will see a longer filter life (in your filtration system) with heated oil, since heating melts down any waxes in the oil. • Is cold filtration better? Cold filtration takes longer than heated filtration, but fans say it results in cleaner oil and less waxy substances building up in the vehicles VO filter. • I want the ability to filter on the road. Are the commercially-available on-board filtration systems any good? On-board filtration is a necessity if youre traveling long distances and want to keep fueling along the way. We are still awaiting the perfect on-board system, because they all have their quirks. Some are made to hook permanently into your vehicles coolant system. Others are more portable. If you are planning to filter on the road, expect to go through a lot of filter
