What oil filters for Series 60?

belfert · April 06, 2018, 09:55:28 AM

I am a little confused on oil filters for the Series 60. Some seem to have bypass valves and some don't. I currently have Baldwin B495 filters on there that the shop installed. Is bypass valve or not an issue, or maybe the descriptions are just wrong?

I don't think the Baldwin B495 filters are an issue and I might just use those again.

thomasinnv · April 06, 2018, 10:13:46 AM

If unsure, always revert to the options label on the valve cover. There should be a option number listed for oil filter. There may be more than one option listed if there are multiple types of filters used on your engine. Find that numer and refer to your detroit parts manual. If you dont have one then post the option numbers here.

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TomC · April 06, 2018, 10:20:36 AM

I would use Donaldson-who makes the filters for Detroit.

belfert · April 06, 2018, 10:46:12 AM

Interesting on Donaldson. I had seen something in my research about Donaldson filters coming apart, but it may have just been someone trying to sell their stuff.

luvrbus · April 06, 2018, 11:10:26 AM

Nothing wrong with the Baldwin,filters are like oil it's a personal preference

chessie4905 · April 06, 2018, 11:15:05 AM

May have been a past thread on air filters

belfert · April 06, 2018, 12:57:09 PM

My real question is about bypass versus non-bypass filters. Is there a reason to run one over another?

chessie4905 · April 06, 2018, 02:10:11 PM

http://www.baldwinfilter.com/ProductHighlights102011.html

belfert · April 06, 2018, 02:20:13 PM

It sounds like full flow is the way to go. I'll probably just stick with Baldwin.

Utahclaimjumper · April 06, 2018, 03:09:37 PM

A bypass system is a safety system in the event the filter glogs the engine will still get oil.>>>Dan

TomC · April 06, 2018, 05:16:34 PM

Brian-Baldwins were coming apart when Detroit first brought out the DD engines with 50,000mi oil changes. NEVER problems with Donaldson. I assume Baldwin has rectified the problem by now. Good Luck, TomC

luvrbus · April 06, 2018, 06:11:05 PM

Quote from: TomC on April 06, 2018, 05:16:34 PM
Brian-Baldwins were coming apart when Detroit first brought out the DD engines with 50,000mi oil changes. NEVER problems with Donaldson. I assume Baldwin has rectified the problem by now. Good Luck, TomC

Those were canister type not the spin on filters weren't they

eagle19952 · April 06, 2018, 08:55:14 PM

i had a Baldwin around 2014 split a vertical seam.

never again, oil filters only get one fail in my book.

luvrbus · April 07, 2018, 07:58:38 AM

Quote from: eagle19952 on April 06, 2018, 08:55:14 PM
i had a Baldwin around 2014 split a vertical seam.

never again, oil filters only get one fail in my book.

I have never saw a vertical seam on a Baldwin B495 filter that is the same filter as 8v92 uses

eagle19952 · April 07, 2018, 08:20:44 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on April 07, 2018, 07:58:38 AM

I have never saw a vertical seam on a Baldwin B495 filter that is the same filter as 8v92 uses

me either. but. i know oil all over my toad/trailer when i see it...
maybe it wasn't a seam.
but it definitely had a split.
and it could have been a disaster.
So, no Baldwin for me.
Wix or Donaldson.
You makes your choices and takes your chances.