Volvo Penta oil filter - replace with a better alternative? (Part 1) скачать в хорошем качестве

Volvo Penta oil filter - replace with a better alternative? (Part 1)

OEM Volvo filters are considered to be high quality filters, but what is the reality? I cut open a couple of oil filters that can be used in the smaller Volvo-Penta engines. The OEM Volvo-Penta filter 3840525 (= Purflux LS801), for reference the OEM Volvo car filter, then the Biltema filter (= Mahle OC 988) and an M-Filter MH3373. Volvo-Penta filter 3840525 has cellulose filter media. Cellulose starts to fail in diesel environment after 300 operating hours. The recommended maximum oil change interval for D2 engines is 500 hours. (This is related to the engines bigger oil capacity compared to D1 engines for example). If you intend not to change the oil and filter before the maximum recommended interval, it might be a good idea to replace the OEM filter with a higher quality "long life" filter. Long life filters use synthetic or semi synthetic filter media. They also typically perform better in cleaning the oil and can withstand the modern oil additives. Also by increasing the amount of filter media, you will increase the over all performance of the filter in general. One such example of a bigger high performance oil filter for these engines could be the Bosch P3369, or P3314, or Mann-Filter W719/36, or W719/30. The very first preinstalled oilfilter in these engines is a Japanese Denso. As you propably noticed from the test results, that is a very good filter. A Toyota (Denso) filter suitable for these engines would be the Toyota 90915-YZZJ3, which is much better filter compared to the Purflux. A good quality oil filter is an easy and cheap way to extend your boat engines life. Part 2 video here:    • Volvo Penta oil filter - replace with a be...