Fleet Air Filter what's your thoughts?

Would what you are referring to be the silicon category? If so this category has never been flagged as elevated by my oil analysis on my motor.

 

yes I meant silicon. this stupid iPad changes it when it is posted and I usually go back and edit and correct typos that it creates.

 

I have heard it both ways, but wasn’t certain it was the same.

 

They flow more air because the filter is not as efficient as a paper element. They are basically the same as any oiled foam or cotton element like a K&N.

I looked all over their website and did not see any spec for micron ratings but you can be assured they let more dirt through than a paper element.

The biggest thing though, is, they will not take any responsibility for engine damage caused by their product.

Baldwin on the other hand...

 

They will dust an engine for sure. I have heard several say the silica has went up in samples.

 

Had to look it up.
Cummins - ISX15/NG and 6BT
Also put one on a mack and a truck with a cat engine in it.

They all increased in Silicon.

The mack worked the southwest and had really high numbers.

I try to keep those numbers down because there is a wear factor involved when they are too high.

There is also a trade off, it may be great for winter use where there is less dust but summer - nope.

These filters are high flow filters and always passes fine particle material.

It is a fact that filter technology hasn't changed in 70 years, just different configurations of materials for different flow rates.