Moparmike Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 What you guys think of the six brand filters..we use them on our race car so I figured I would get some opinions on them for the truck.. 2000 rd e7 Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Use OE Mack, they are cheap. The Volvo OE oil filters I use are cheaper than NAPA (w/corporate discounts incl). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thank You for the information I would have figured they would be higher.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Some filters are better than others for sure, but if a bearing goes to hell and a rod puts a window in the block the brand of filter doesn't matter much. IMO The thing for trucks is the oil change intervals are done at the right mileage and on time every time. Truck Shop 1 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 What you guys suggest as a good mileage for oil change on this truck.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I do mine at 10,000 miles Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Alot depends on working conditions, real clean, or real dirty conditions, goes for all the maintenance items, oil change, air filters and greasing. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 My truck is a dump I mostly do highway work asphalt /milling..i grease every 2 weeks change all filters at same time with oil change water and fuel except air which I blow out ..i try to keep air on every 2 oil changes.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Mack's own recommendation ever since ESI has been 25,000 mile oil change. I have done 20,000 (mostly for easy math) with good results. 3 filters and 56 qts. IMO 10k is overkill. As far as filters go, the Mack filter kit box has always been the cheapest way to buy filters. 25 years ago, my former employer did some research on filters, and found that WIX used recycled BANANA PEELS as filter media! He nor I ever bought WIX filters after that! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 This is a year 2000 publication. You don't fit any line haul one or two description. Your severe duty so you have to go by hours. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 My truck is a dump I mostly do highway work asphalt /milling..i grease every 2 weeks change all filters at same time with oil change water and fuel except air which I blow out ..i try to keep air on every 2 oil changes.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Also recommend using the Bulldog 15W-40 oil (mobil delvac 1300). We buy it for $2.68 qt from the bulk tank at our dealership. Have to pump off to our own containers, but not too much trouble. Mackpro would recall the bearing roll-a-thon from the early 2000's when Mack came up with the P1 campaign. We changed low end bearings to a tighter to get oil to the top for jake performance. We got to see all the wear character of Rotella Vs. Bulldog users on a lot of trucks. Bulldog won, much less "orange peel" displacement. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-377828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Is the water filter a add on i can't seem to find 1 on this truck..i got the filter kit..and Mobil delvic oil thanks guys.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-378531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 They didn't install one. Coincidently, after eliminating the filter they had a rash of engines coming through with casting sand plugging everything. Mostly compressor coolant elbows. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-378676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) Yup for that brief period the filter kits came with dog turds in place of the water filter ! The casting sand fiasco did happen about that time ! That.s one of those things that I thought should have been a PI Campaign but it never was! Other than if you had and overheating compressor ( check here note! ) Still run in to the odd block with a the casting sand issue with liners removed is very evident ! Edited September 1, 2017 by fjh Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50799-wix-filters/#findComment-378737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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