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Paul Bandoly
Manager of Technical Services and Customer Training
WIX Filters
(704) 864-6748
Paul Bandoly is a 25-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket filtration market and today manages the technical service and customer training group for industry-leading WIX Filters. In this post, Bandoly designed...more»»
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Air Cleaner Life
Posted by Robert from Bloomfield Hills, MI, US on November 5, 2009
On my trucks I have no questios,,,all is well, but, I was at a supplier, A-1 Truck and I asked the Part Mgr about my Personal Vehicle which is an ‘05 Park Ave. When asked about a new element for the 3800 Engine he said it does not matter because the Mass Air flow sensor adjust the fuel accordingly,,,,,say it aint so. It goed against 50 years of experience.
It is true that unlike the days of carbureted gasoline engines, today’s modern gasoline engines are managed by a multitude of sensors and computers that can negate the overall impact a dirty air filter will have on fuel mileage. These modern components adjust fuel delivery and other performance related activities as the operating conditions change.
According to the newest testing done by the government, fuel economy in modern vehicles is not affected by the condition of your air filter.
According to the DOE report titled: Effect of Intake Air Filter Condition on Vehicle Fuel Economy, published February 2009, and found in its entirety here http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/pdfs/Air_Filter_Effects_02_26_2009.pdf:
“Closed-loop control in modern fuel injected vehicle applications is sophisticated enough to keep a clogged air filter from affecting the vehicle fuel economy. However for older, open-loop, carbureted vehicles, a clogged air filter can affect the fuel economy. For the vehicle tested, the fuel economy with a new air filter improved as much as 14% over that with a severely clogged filter (in which the filter was so clogged that drivability was impacted). Under a more typical state of clog, the improvement with a new filter ranged from 2 to 6%.”
But, that’s just part of the story.
All of these modern improvements do not, however, mean you can ignore the air filter or air induction system. Negative consequences other than a drop in fuel economy can and will occur if the air induction system and air filter are not properly serviced. Less volumetric efficiency of the engine, higher temperatures, potential filter damage, and other engine life robbing issues are just a few of the concerns that can result from neglected air induction system servicing. Always service air filters according to the original equipment manufacturer’s and filter manufacturer’s recommendations, not only for proper engine performance, but also engine life.
Fuel filter location(s)
Posted by Rodney from Vancouver, WA, US on December 7, 2009
I own a 2004 F-250 Super Duty with a 6.0 Powerstroke and wish to change out the fuel filter(s). Where are they located?
Your 2004 F-250 Super Duty with a 6.0 Powerstroke contains two fuel filters. On the frame is a housing in which the primary fuel/water separator is located. The secondary fuel filter is in the small housing that is located next to the engine oil filter on the top of the engine. Each of these filters require specific procedures for proper change out so please refer to the service procedures outlined by the original equipment manufacturer to ensure proper and safe removal and installation.
Here is a direct link to the WIX filters you need – installation instructions are included in the box. http://tinyurl.com/yhavqpk
filters for volvo 780
Posted by freddie from belmont, NC, US on November 14, 2009
Hello Paul I was wondering what long life filters you would recommend for my truck I have a volvo 780, with a isx cumm. engine and a eaton 10 spd., with about 641,000 mil. thanks
Long life or extended drain oil and filter changes is a complex topic with no quick or easy answer. Many things must be considered and known before exact recommendations can be made. To pick the proper products for your application, you need to involve the experts from your oil, fluid analysis, and filter suppliers.
The life of all oil filters depends upon where and how they are used (conditions). We recommend the WIX XD line of filters for these vehicles as the standard filter, but because of new pollution control devices and the additional requirements these engines cause for filtration, along with the conditions variable, you may not see long or extended life.
You can look up filters for you vehicle here: http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/index.asp
Coolant Filters
Posted by Keith from Ainsworth, IA, US on June 30, 2009
I am loking for the replacement intervals on coolant filters. Mainly for Kenworth and Volvo applications. Is it based upon hours or miles or time.
Coolant filter and chemistry maintenance is dependent upon many things. Additionally, traditional Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA) are available in three formulations, Standard Service Interval, Slow Release, and Extended Service Interval. Each one of these SCA formulations have specific maintenance requirements.
For coolant filters containing SCA, the best starting point for the answer to your question is the information published by your filter supplier for the type of SCA being used. This information is commonly packaged with the filter or published in the manufacturer's Master Catalog.
If you are using a coolant filter that does not contain SCA, as a general rule, do not use the filter for more than 50,000 miles, 1,000 hours, or one year.
Beta Test
Posted by Carl from Lynchburg, VA, US on April 27, 2009
Does Wix have Beta Test results available for it products?
Beta Ratios are expressions of data obtained by conducting specific multipass testing of oil and hydraulic filters. Major filter manufacturers do test their products to the established industry procedures as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). This would include the ISO and SAE multipass tests for establishing a Beta Ratio.
WIX, like many other filter manufacturers, print these ratios on their most popular heavy duty oil and hydraulic spin on filters. Also, when published, an element's Beta Ratio is commonly available on the product detail page on the manufacturer's Web site.
For detailed information regarding these tests, I would recommend you download two Technical Service Bulletins from the Filter Manufacturer's Council website. The two bulletins are TSB 89-5R3 (http://www.filtercouncil.org/uploads/docs/TSB/English/89-5R3.pdf ) and TSB 04-2R1 (http://www.filtercouncil.org/uploads/docs/TSB/English/04-2R1.pdf).
It is important to remember, given only the Beta Ratio, one has only part of the information. In order to get a clear and meaningful picture of the Beta Ratio, the test parameters must also be known. Two of the most important parameters being the fluid circulation rate during the test and the differential pressure at which the test was completed (termination point). Without at least these two pieces of information, the Beta Ratio is incomplete.