dexter860 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just wondering about the centrimax filter on my Mack, how exactly does it work? Are they a good setup? Haven't seen them on other engines, was told they're supposed to remove soot, I also heard gulf coast filters got their idea from Mack filters? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Due to the oil pressure spinning the oil the centrifugal force separates the dirt from the oil and it is stuck to the inside of the filter taken out soot that can go thru the full flow.Yes it is a good thing. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-319996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Scania has used centrifugal oil filtration for decades. Recall that the Scania-sourced 7.9-liter mid-range engines featured this technology which Mack Trucks later adopted. Spinning at 5000 rpm, the centrifugal oil cleaner removes smaller particles than are trapped by spin-on filters. The ability to scrutinize residue makes the centrifugal cleaner a window to the inside of the engine -- an early warning to excessive engine wear. They can immensely extended engine life.Did you know that all Scania drive axle carriers (differentials) feature a spin-on oil filter? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-319999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-320002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The first recollection of centrifugal oil filters used on Macks that I can remember was when Bob Honor was director of maintenance at Matlack.RonSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-320004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 If I remember correctly, Mack's Centri-Max centrifugal oil filter came out in 1986. We trademarked the name in December 1985. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-320015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter860 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Interesting! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-320150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 They pick up the smallest measurement of dirt 1 micron, I to wondered I cut one open and did a little research . Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-320154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Do you just replace one of the normal oil filters on the side of the motor? I've got 3, but I've heard nothing but good things about these filters so I'd like to try them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-320163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Do you just replace one of the normal oil filters on the side of the motor? I've got 3, but I've heard nothing but good things about these filters so I'd like to try them.It's a little more involved than that,It takes a special filter head and you need a way to drain the oil back to the block or oil pan.RonSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-320164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I believe in the spinner filters big time! On the E6's and up to vmacII I change the spinner every other oil change. On the etech's I change them every oil change because of the higher soot level in the oil. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-320215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter860 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 I cut mine open and it was full of black tar like stuff, kinda smelled like burnt oil, this was my dads old truck , its sit for 6 years since its been in service, and he wasn't great on oil changes. I sold my KW and have got about 4k in parts on this truck so far , almost ready to go, I think... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-320328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryon Hess Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 1/16/2016 at 8:26 AM, Dirtymilkman said: I believe in the spinner filters big time! On the E6's and up to vmacII I change the spinner every other oil change. On the etech's I change them every oil change because of the higher soot level in the oil. Do you happen to have a part number for the spinner filter on E6? Just got a MH cabover and it has a deep 13inch 51qt oil pan that has a small crack so am thinking about swapping in the shallower 9 inch 34 qt pan that is off a nearby for parts E6 and apparently the shallower pan uses this spinner filter Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-528021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 8:58 AM, Ryon Hess said: Do you happen to have a part number for the spinner filter on E6? Just got a MH cabover and it has a deep 13inch 51qt oil pan that has a small crack so am thinking about swapping in the shallower 9 inch 34 qt pan that is off a nearby for parts E6 and apparently the shallower pan uses this spinner filter Did u find what you need? Otherwise I can give you a vin for my ch with an e6. I believe you'd need the filter tree Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-528480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 These things are another innovation that Volvo Bought with the Mack line and never ran with! it was used on the first MP7 for one model year and scraped ! The cenrimax filter is an assume concept It works like a hot dam! I have seen these completely plugged with carbon on neglected engines . I again fail to see why these guys didn't use the good ideas they bought when they took over the Mack line the list is long! Arrogance I suppose ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-528485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 was a little confused reading the spinner came out in '86 till i back spaced a few more post. reading scania had them for yrs. I do remember removing / taking the filter apart and scraping the sludge , back in '70's. must have been on the scania . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-528491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 On 4/4/2023 at 6:46 AM, mechohaulic said: was a little confused reading the spinner came out in '86 till i back spaced a few more post. reading scania had them for yrs. I do remember removing / taking the filter apart and scraping the sludge , back in '70's. must have been on the scania . Yup I think Think your correct Mech! Scania had these and Mack latched on to the idea and ran with it! Mack and Scania Were Very Tight At one point Sharing Ideas ! V8 is other Example ! The block was a shared Item At one point I believe! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-528619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 back then (when dinosaurs roamed) the MB was common place for running the scania. lot of R-4oo's had the v8- gas. once again racking the brain cells for R-400's having the scania. ????? did scrape alot of the filters ; couldn't have all been MB's . waterbury CT scrap metal co had R-400's can't picture eng set up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43515-centrimax-filters/#findComment-528658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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