which oil filter is the best to use

grego · 05-02-2011, 05:52 PM

hi all

i've read the great debate about oil.. it appears that rotella t 5-40 synthetic is the oil to use. but no mention of which filter is best to use. for my truck i once read the test results of automotible filters.
mobile 1 was the on top of the list so i've been using them in my truck. have 200 miles on the bike bought it with 168 miles (2006). the oil was changed and chain adjusted by the dealer. am thinking of switching over to synthetic before the 600 mile break in.

have a great ride

grego

blaine · 05-02-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by grego

am thinking of switching over to synthetic before the 600 mile break in.

have a great ride

grego

I would not change to synthetic oil untill your second oil change,to make sure all parts have "broken in" completly.

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Water Warrior 2 · 05-02-2011, 06:44 PM

Yeah, wait for the 600 mile oil change to switch to synthetic. It will probably be for the best. Then go to the synthetic. As for oil filters I was using a Hi Flo 136 in Lynda's GZ. It is probably a bit cheaper than a Suzuki filter and does the job just as well. If you are of the mind to do oil changes yourself in the future you can get the filters at most power sports shops or auto parts. They are quite common and used on many different machines.

mole2 · 05-03-2011, 10:54 PM

See my pm.

Richie

dvsDave · 05-31-2011, 10:16 AM

Still no mention of what the best oil filter to use is. The debate on which oil to use has been beaten to death on this forum, but I would still love some clarification on a preferred oil filter. K&N, fran, hi flo, etc?

(Also the exact model # would be nice. That way when people look up oil filter for a suzuki gz 250 on Google, it will help them find the answer quickly, but at this site as opposed to other sites)

blaine · 05-31-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dvsDave

Still no mention of what the best oil filter to use is. The debate on which oil to use has been beaten to death on this forum, but I would still love some clarification on a preferred oil filter. K&N, fran, hi flo, etc?

(Also the exact model # would be nice. That way when people look up oil filter for a suzuki gz 250 on Google, it will help them find the answer quickly, but at this site as opposed to other sites)

The Hiflo-Filtro is as good as any and much cheaper. Part # HF-136.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-31-2011, 01:51 PM

And is available at most ATV, motorcycle and small engine shops. A very common filter used on a variety of machines.

geezer · 05-31-2011, 07:19 PM

or save yourself the confusion and bs and go get a filter at the dealership :neener: i dont think a high flow oil filter is gonna make your bike faster, and neither is that kn sticker! hahaha

blaine · 05-31-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer

or save yourself the confusion and bs and go get a filter at the dealership :neener: i dont think a high flow oil filter is gonna make your bike faster, and neither is that kn sticker! hahaha

High flow is a brand "Hiflo-Filtro" of filter.About a 1/3 of the price,the dealer wants.
:cool:

geezer · 05-31-2011, 11:59 PM

fine fine fine :roll:

05-02-2011, 05:52 PM	#1
grego Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: anaheim california Posts: 96	which oil filter is the best to use hi all i've read the great debate about oil.. it appears that rotella t 5-40 synthetic is the oil to use. but no mention of which filter is best to use. for my truck i once read the test results of automotible filters. mobile 1 was the on top of the list so i've been using them in my truck. have 200 miles on the bike bought it with 168 miles (2006). the oil was changed and chain adjusted by the dealer. am thinking of switching over to synthetic before the 600 mile break in. have a great ride grego Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-02-2011, 06:44 PM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: which oil filter is the best to use Yeah, wait for the 600 mile oil change to switch to synthetic. It will probably be for the best. Then go to the synthetic. As for oil filters I was using a Hi Flo 136 in Lynda's GZ. It is probably a bit cheaper than a Suzuki filter and does the job just as well. If you are of the mind to do oil changes yourself in the future you can get the filters at most power sports shops or auto parts. They are quite common and used on many different machines. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-03-2011, 10:54 PM	#4
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: which oil filter is the best to use See my pm. Richie __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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05-31-2011, 10:16 AM	#5
dvsDave Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern VA area Posts: 36	Re: which oil filter is the best to use Still no mention of what the best oil filter to use is. The debate on which oil to use has been beaten to death on this forum, but I would still love some clarification on a preferred oil filter. K&N, fran, hi flo, etc? (Also the exact model # would be nice. That way when people look up oil filter for a suzuki gz 250 on Google, it will help them find the answer quickly, but at this site as opposed to other sites) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-31-2011, 01:51 PM	#7
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: which oil filter is the best to use And is available at most ATV, motorcycle and small engine shops. A very common filter used on a variety of machines.
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05-31-2011, 07:19 PM	#8
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: which oil filter is the best to use or save yourself the confusion and bs and go get a filter at the dealership :neener: i dont think a high flow oil filter is gonna make your bike faster, and neither is that kn sticker! hahaha __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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05-31-2011, 11:59 PM	#10
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: which oil filter is the best to use fine fine fine :roll: __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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