oil filters

[Four Paws]

I finally have a nice enough mower that it has a pressurized oil system. As such, I need to change the oil soon. Curious what you more experienced users have to say about filter options.

The OEM Briggs filter is 695396. Ranges from $10 online to $18 at the dealer. I see these aftermarket units are $4

http://www.hlsproparts.com/mobile/Product.aspx?id=39105

A value if they are comparable in quality to OEM. Not worth the savings if they don't provide sufficient filtration.

I am generally a believer of using OEM parts - filters are no different. I do use WIX filters occasionally and feel they are a high(er) quality alternative to OEM.

Anyhow, thoughts and feedback appreciated. I am running Rotella T6 If anyone is interested in making this an oil thread

 

[Cut4fun]

I tried a aftermarket filter once on my twin kohler. It didnt seal right against mount and had to be over-tightened IMO to make the seal stop leaking. Have no clue if the filtration inside was different or not.

OEM was $9 for me local and aftermarket was $4. Wasnt worth the savings for the crappy seal fit for me.

 

[Duce]

Here is what I like for what it is worth. Wix or Napa Gold are the same, PureOne (their high end one). Look on Fleet filters web site, I have used them several times and seems to be priced lower than most. Cheap filters usually have cheap by-pass and less filtration.

 

[Stihlbro]

I've used the stens brand with no issues. The Briggs and Kohler share the same filter. There is a long and short versions and I've been using the long. They are 10 micron rated which is equivalent to Oem. If it's under warranty use Oem till it expires.

 

[Four Paws]

I spent a few minutes researching your suggestions.

I can get a 4 - pack of Briggs OEM filers for $40 shipped from eBay.

The Wix/Napa Gold are $6.61 each from Fleet Filter (plus Shipping).

Joey, the Stens filter for my machine is the short version, and it shows 28 micron filtration. The Wix filter publishes 32 micron.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Wix/Napa Gold only....

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[Cut4fun]

Mine was the short version. Long is a option on it too. But always used the short. Dont know why I do though.

Because on my SUV and 4x4 truck list to use short versions of their filters, but I know the long versions and I use long for the vehicles.

 

[Stihlbro]

I may have my microns confused with the hydraulic filters.

 

[Redfin]

Josh, I dont have any current links for you but I did alot of reading on filter design before I settled on the Wix Napa Gold filters.

I run them in everything including my Suzuki Eiger.

 

[jake wells]

on my kohler engine on my gravely i have used wix 51348 oil filters for years on it.
it will fit a briggs also.

 

[ny15]

I have used Napa Gold filters on my Ferris Zero turn for the last 7 years with no issues

 

[PissRev]

I use a Motorcraft Fl-910s on my Kawasaki. It's longer than the OEM filter. A FL-400s is a longer version than the FL-910s if you have the clearence for it to fit. These should fit Briggs and Kohler engines.