Best oil filter 8v92

[Scott & Heather]

So I have about 1500 miles on my completely rebuilt 8v92TA and  Leid wants me to change the break in oil out for Mobil Delvac 1240. I just ordered two 5 gal pails of the oil and now need to get a filter. I want the best for my engine since it's basically brand new so what do you recommend for an oil filter? And part numbers too please!

[Utahclaimjumper]

 I would think Leid would have installed a good one to protect their warrenty,, look for the number and make on the one you have..>>>Dan

[chessie4905]

Yes, or call Leid.

[lostagain]

I buy mine at the Detroit Allison dealer. Their price is no more than anywhere.

[luvrbus]

NAPA Gold #1970 made by Wix it's a good filter LOL question why Delvac 1240

[chessie4905]

Probably because they don't make 1140 anymore. That what we used years ago. When Mobil and Exxon combined several years ago, they dropped the 1240 in Delvac name and called it  XD 40. Then they went back to  Delvac 1240.

[Van]

C'mon! All oils are the same 

[Coach_and_Crown_Guy]

The old Detroit 2-stroke oil question all over again. And no, all oils are NOT the same when it comes to the Detroit 2-strokes. I sure hope you're kidding.

I've burned lots of electrons trying to explain the need for using ONLY DELO 100 Mineral based, NOT synthetic 400 based, straight 40wt oil in all 2-strokes to the uninitiated. Never, Ever, any multi-grade oil of any kind. The key is the low ash content CF2 certification. Or any equivalent CF2 rated oil from another reputable maker will do. It's getting real hard to find so it's always a good idea to have plenty of it with you at all times since you will probably not find any on the road. I Checked and it appears that the Mobile Delvac 1240 is one of the CF2 equivalent oils and would be OK in the straight 40wt. Delvac specs show sulphated ash at .82% which is certainly below the 1% that Detroit Diesel recommends and is close to the slightly lower DELO 100 which I seem to remember was about .78% so it's all good. Actually I just checked and the DELO site shows the same .8% Ash content as the Delvac, so there is that. Rotello T-1 also works and a friend of mine buys that when he finds it on sale, so I know of at least three and I've heard of a couple other brands that still have the equivalent CF2 oil available. Driving a 2-stroke today is an exercise in planning ahead for things that will need replenishment or replacing. But they sure do sound good and that's worth the price of admission and any little inconveniences.

[TomC]

Donaldson makes Detroit filters.

[niles500]

Luvr has it Wix or Napa (made by Wix)

[Van]

So I have about 1500 miles on my completely rebuilt 8v92TA and  Leid wants me to change the break in oil out for Mobil Delvac 1240. I just ordered two 5 gal pails of the oil and now need to get a filter. I want the best for my engine since it's basically brand new so what do you recommend for an oil filter? And part numbers too please!

Here is the Baldwin # 1970 if you want to cross reference I use Delvac 1240 also.

[lvmci]

NAPA filter and Mobil delvac 1240, less oil usage, dripping and stays cleaner a little longer...

[Dave5Cs]

Are you serious Van. Delo 100-1/2 is much more suited for guys like us. What will people say. No Seriously what would they say.....

[luvrbus]

You guys ever read this from a DD Manual of yesterdays a little blurry

[Dave5Cs]

What does tire pressure have to do with Oil Filters oh wise one, LOL