Cusco Sports Magnetic Oil Filter for the Chinese market

[michael007]

Came across these cool filters while browsing the online markets.

This model was made at Cusco's Chinese factory and even though the sports oil filter are sold worldwide, the ones made in China are only sold in China.

I found it interesting to see the Chinese factory produce filters for models that weren't ever sold by Cusco in the past like this one for my HR-V. The ones for European cars are surprising as aftermarket doesn't usually hold up. The BMW is on it's second engine so I don't have the guts to test it.

I'm not going to be shy with this one though - it's getting installed tomorrow and it'll get opened at the end of the OCI.

It was a pleasure to examine this compared to a Fram. Nice clean threads and you're not playing the lotto when it comes to discovering if the media is wired backed or not.

 

[michael007]

Some translated screenshots from the product listing with all the available models:

 

[JoelB]

Interesting idea. I'm definitely interested in seeing it cut open after you run it.

 

[michael007]

Interesting idea. I'm definitely interested in seeing it cut open after you run it.

Never imagined I'd be opening up the filter myself but this forum (especially @53' Stude) inspired me to add an oil filter cutter to this order.

$14 before shipping..

 

[53' Stude]

Never imagined I'd be opening up the filter myself but this forum (especially @53' Stude) inspired me to add an oil filter cutter to this order.

$14 before shipping..
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Wry well built filter. I’ll have to see if they make one for my 2.0 Duratech in my Focus. Great photos also

 

[Kira]

China seems to be growing as a manufacturing and distribution entity.

 

[fantastic]

Missing some data but they look neat with a built in magnet.

 

[michael007]

Missing some data but they look neat with a built in magnet.

Their American customer service never emailed back.

Their Chinese customer service said no data is available.

Their Japanese customer politely said they could not share the test with customers.

I did find this in a questions and answers area of a product listing for it:

https://www.rallysportdirect.com/products/cus-00b-001-c-cusco-sports-oil-filter-most-subaru-models

It looks like the product listing used to say 12 microns but didn't list the efficiency percentage back in 2018/2019. When I view the listing now, I don't see any information

 

[Sayjac]

There's been at least a couple members that place some magnet tabs on the base/tapping plate on their filter of choice. And, those magnets can be 'reused' on the next new filter of choice. 'Imo', seems if you're into that sort of thing (using magnets) that would be the way to go. Below is one example the described magnet tabs use.

Magnets on oil filter base plate

PSL20195 on SL2 for 2050 miles. Cleaning out the engine with short OCIs. Oil was Mobil Super HM w/~20% MMO Thanks to Linctex for posting this magnet placement. One of these days I will cut open this filter.

bobistheoilguy.com

 

[fantastic]

Their American customer service never emailed back.

Their Chinese customer service said no data is available.

Their Japanese customer politely said they could not share the test with customers.

I did find this in a questions and answers area of a product listing for it:

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https://www.rallysportdirect.com/products/cus-00b-001-c-cusco-sports-oil-filter-most-subaru-models

It looks like the product listing used to say 12 microns but didn't list the efficiency percentage back in 2018/2019. When I view the listing now, I don't see any information

No surprise there ha ha but It's good to keep an eye out for what's available in the market. Or for what we learn to potentially stay away from. I appreciate the post either way.

 

[michael007]

No surprise there ha ha but It's good to keep an eye out for what's available in the market. Or for what we learn to potentially stay away from. I appreciate the post either way.

I agree. The internet made globalization so easy but there are still cultural adjustments or expectations that have to take place.

I don't think anything better than OEM exists for my other car and we've seen failures of wired-backed fram ultras on here. Mann HU816X is 99% efficiency at 40 microns and it looks like Cusco's version might be better.

If it was sold in North America, I'd use it as cost is similar to a Mann but I'm not taking the chance of emailing their customer service in China to ask for compensation if ever it failed.

 

[michael007]

Looks like there’s might be some metal on the magnet

No carbon buildup when scraped with a knife. Was surprised as valvoline blue restore was used.

 

[bullwinkle]

I agree. The internet made globalization so easy but there are still cultural adjustments or expectations that have to take place.

I don't think anything better than OEM exists for my other car and we've seen failures of wired-backed fram ultras on here. Mann HU816X is 99% efficiency at 40 microns and it looks like Cusco's version might be better.

If it was sold in North America, I'd use it as cost is similar to a Mann but I'm not taking the chance of emailing their customer service in China to ask for compensation if ever it failed.

I think you mean CARTRIDGE wire backed Fram Ultras-the only flaw I’ve ever seen on spin on wire backed Ultras is rust of the outer can due to thin cans & bad paint, or collapsed leaf springs due to rough handling during shipping (possible ADBV loss). ZERO media failures in a spin on that I’ve seen. Catridge oil filter=Hengst in my book!

 

[bullwinkle]

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Looks like there’s might be some metal on the magnet

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No carbon buildup when scraped with a knife. Was surprised as valvoline blue restore was used.

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Nice looking filter-how many Canadian $ did this cost? I’m seeing over $30 US plus shipping(?)

 

[michael007]

Nice looking filter-how many Canadian $ did this cost? I’m seeing over $30 US plus shipping(?)

$15USD plus shipping which was only a dollar or two as it got sent with other stuff.

These weren’t supposed to be sold outside of China so they don’t compete with the $30 Japanese ones you found

 

[bullwinkle]

$15 US is a good price. May I ask how you bought them, Alibaba, maybe?

 

[michael007]

$15 US is a good price. May I ask how you bought them, Alibaba, maybe?

Good guess. Bought it from T-Mall which is Alibaba's website for domestic purchases
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=526248413941&sku=1627207:28320&sku_id=3133004596720

Then had it sent to Canada using a shipping forwarder. CSSBuy is the one I used but there are many (Superbuy is the most popular one).

If anyone here is thinking of doing the same, feel free to PM as I'd be glad to assist.

The price should drop by a few dollars in a week or two as the "biggest sale of the year" is coming up.