# Unicorn oil filter... **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [June 28, 2011, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142 "2011-06-28T09:39:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/1 "2011-06-28T09:39:33Z")
Anyone ever used anything like this before?? [http://www.ipsco.org/Viper\_files/High%20Flow%20Oil%20Filter.htm](http://www.ipsco.org/Viper_files/High%20Flow%20Oil%20Filter.htm) > Billet High Flow K&P Engineering Oil Filters > > The most technically advanced oil filter you can buy > Consistent filtering across entire filter surface > Superior ASTMF316 filtration performance > 7 times the flow of comparable paper oil filters > Magnetic Prefiltering > Billet aluminum filter case doubles as an oil cooler > Progressive rate bypass combined with high flow characteristics of the filter media avoids unfiltered oil bypassing the filter during cold startup and high rpm > No more cutting apart messy paper filters for trapped debris inspection > Proven in Motorsports, Military and Aerospace applications for years > No more oily paper filters to the landfills > May be the last oil filter you’ll buy > “Inspect, Clean, Reuse” > 100% designed and manufactured in the USA > > Unique Design, Top Quality Materials and Construction > The filter element is made from medical grade, type 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth to provide unmatched protection against oil contamination and resultant engine damage. A one inch square of this material flows an incredible 1.9 gallons of oil per minute at only 1 PSI pump pressure. The adhesive used in the filter assembly process is good to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, far above normal engine operating temperatures. A super strength nickel-plated neodymium rare earth magnet is installed in the top of the element for magnetic pre-filtering of the oil. The sophisticated bypass is engineered for proper differential pressures and consistent operation, delivering a greater percentage of filtered oil while being very easy to clean. The twist lock design assures positive filter element placement and allows for easy disassembly, inspection and cleaning. The quad-ring gasket doubles the seal between the filter and the engine. Finally, the filter housing is carved out of a solid chunk of 6061T6 billet aluminum, which not only looks trick but aids in dissipating heat. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/2 "2011-06-28T12:20:33Z")
MEDICAL-GRADE-MICRONS ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/3 "2011-06-28T13:12:14Z")
lol who goes as far as to cut up their old filter to see whats in it ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/4 "2011-06-28T13:17:29Z")
> [@Say goodbye to your funding Berkeley CA](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/say-goodbye-to-your-funding-berkeley-ca/43121/64): > > lol who goes as far as to cut up their old filter to see whats in it > **[A Review of Mineral and Synthetic Base Oils - Bob is the Oil Guy](https://bobistheoilguy.com/)** > > \[et\_pb\_section\]\[et\_pb\_row\]\[et\_pb\_column type=”4\_4″\]\[et\_pb\_text\] By MolaKule Introduction: Conventional lubricants are formulated based on mineral oils derived from petroleum. Mineral oils contain many classes of chemical components including... Regardless I wouldn’t even bother, especially a re-use seems like more hassle and more likely to contaminate than typical throwout filters. Purelator Gold has a 99.9% filtration rate and a decent pressure reading, borderline too high for around $7, what more do you want? ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/5 "2011-06-28T13:24:58Z")
That filter is like ballin’ while your ballin’ \>Insert Xzibit here\< :rofl ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/6 "2011-06-28T16:03:54Z")
No thanks. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/7 "2011-06-28T16:15:23Z")
its just a reusible cartrdge setup , less filtration that paper and more of a hassle dude . just run a napa gold "wix " filter and be done ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/8 "2011-06-28T16:20:20Z")
> [@OMFG Happy Birthday JAM!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omfg-happy-birthday-jam/43431/9): > > its just a reusible cartrdge setup , less filtration that paper and more of a hassle dude . just run a napa gold "wix " filter and be done +1, Napa Gold is a great filter. In fact, IMO, anything other than a Fram (or a filter that Fram makes for another company and paints it differently) is a good choice, even the WalMart SuperTech one. No need to waste money on a KN, Mobil 1, Amsoil, etc, again, IMO. ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/9 "2011-06-28T16:41:01Z")
Like others said I run a variety of filters mobil 1 napa gold motorcraft with no issues. I’ve been told to stay away from fram. ---
**Author:** ![Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hang_your_cross/32/6381_2.png) [@Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hang_Your_Cross)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/10 "2011-06-28T16:55:41Z")
> [@OMFG Happy Birthday JAM!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omfg-happy-birthday-jam/43431/10): > > +1, Napa Gold is a great filter. In fact, IMO, anything other than a Fram (or a filter that Fram makes for another company and paints it differently) is a good choice, even the WalMart SuperTech one. No need to waste money on a KN, Mobil 1, Amsoil, etc, again, IMO. so you want people to buy decent oil, but skip out on a decent filter for pure garage? :dunno ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/11 "2011-06-28T17:02:41Z")
fram is junk , most all filters are the same no need to get a exp one . all it is is good marketing man ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/12 "2011-06-28T17:04:01Z")
> [@Taking off Plastic Security Tags from Clothes?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/taking-off-plastic-security-tags-from-clothes/43428/15): > > so you want people to buy decent oil, but skip out on a decent filter for pure garage? :dunno Go look up some tests on filters, and who owns who and which filters are identical and just rebranded. As others said Fram is the worst on the market. Fram tough guard is averagely decent. ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/13 "2011-06-28T17:09:23Z")
> [@Say goodbye to your funding Berkeley CA](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/say-goodbye-to-your-funding-berkeley-ca/43121/64): > > lol who goes as far as to cut up their old filter to see whats in it People who really drive their cars. A magnetic drain plug can only show you so much, and there’s a ton more in the filter. It’s important to see what’s in the filter, especially during engine break ins and such. With that said, I’ve never cut up a filter, sent my oil out to be tested, or bothered w/ a magnetic drain plug. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/14 "2011-06-28T17:12:38Z")
I’ve always run napa gold/wix personally and had great results. Seems like a novelty thing more then anything else. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/15 "2011-06-28T17:13:55Z")
i do cut my filter open , every other oil change . srs i do . i wanna know what is going on ---
**Author:** ![Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hang_your_cross/32/6381_2.png) [@Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hang_Your_Cross)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/16 "2011-06-28T18:12:10Z")
> [@Paypal = Scam](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paypal-scam/43418/17): > > Go look up some tests on filters, and who owns who and which filters are identical and just rebranded. > > As others said Fram is the worst on the market. > > Fram tough guard is averagely decent. ive already done this…years ago… i only use(d) toyo roki (s2k oil filter before honda went cheap with shit fram), napa gold, purolater gold, mobil 1, k&n. i normally get the autozone oil change special for $30. consists of 5 quarts of castrol (0w30 german spec) & mobil 1 or k&n filter. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/17 "2011-06-28T18:19:17Z")
there is now reason to use that exp of a filter as it does nothing better than a wix " the best " i.m.o or a delco or a purolator ---
**Author:** ![Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hang_your_cross/32/6381_2.png) [@Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hang_Your_Cross)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/18 "2011-06-28T18:23:31Z")
It’s not that expensive considering it’s a package deal. 5 quarts + 1 filter for $30. Normally, the oil is $8.49/quart 8.49 x 5 = $42.45 without the price of filter. I save $12.45 and get a free $10-12 filter which are one of the best filters on the market according to testing. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/19 "2011-06-28T18:25:46Z")
i agree , but if it wasnt for the pachage i wouldnt lol ---
**Author:** ![Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hang_your_cross/32/6381_2.png) [@Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hang_Your_Cross)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142/20 "2011-06-28T18:30:56Z")
well yeah. if i get normal non-synthetic oil, i get purolator pure one filter deals. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unicorn-oil-filter/259142.md?page=2)