Hello all,
I've been using Mobil 1 oil filters on my commercial equipment. Recently, when picking up some other parts for my mowers, I noticed a Briggs and Stratton oil filter for about $14.00. I grabbed one to look at it, and noticed a little sticker on the package. It stated something to the effect that due to the increased oil temperatures in air-cooled equipment, that you should only use the Briggs & Stratton filter for replacement.
The question is - Are they just trying to sell more oil filters or is there really a valid issue using automotive oil filters on air-cooled engines? I have noticed the Briggs and Stratton filters are priced pretty high, even at discount stores - not sure if that's because they have a higher profit margin or if they are really different.
Comments and thoughts? I like using automotive filters because I can use oversize ones which increases the oil capacity, and perhaps helps cool the oil a bit.
Comments?
I've been using Mobil 1 oil filters on my commercial equipment. Recently, when picking up some other parts for my mowers, I noticed a Briggs and Stratton oil filter for about $14.00. I grabbed one to look at it, and noticed a little sticker on the package. It stated something to the effect that due to the increased oil temperatures in air-cooled equipment, that you should only use the Briggs & Stratton filter for replacement.
The question is - Are they just trying to sell more oil filters or is there really a valid issue using automotive oil filters on air-cooled engines? I have noticed the Briggs and Stratton filters are priced pretty high, even at discount stores - not sure if that's because they have a higher profit margin or if they are really different.
Comments and thoughts? I like using automotive filters because I can use oversize ones which increases the oil capacity, and perhaps helps cool the oil a bit.
Comments?
