The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: greasespot on November 05, 2008, 05:41:57 PM

Title: Wix filters
Post by: greasespot on November 05, 2008, 05:41:57 PM: Hey, gang:

Anyone use a Wix oil filter in their R656?

It's jointed just like the Mahl I just put in, and Wix has a great reputation. I compared a Wix auto filter to a Fram and the Wix had like twice the element in it ...

Marcus
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: greasespot on November 05, 2008, 05:42:31 PM: Sorry bout the extra "6" in "R656". Inaccurate fingers this late...
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: MrRiden on November 05, 2008, 08:52:24 PM: Wix is a good filter, reports I have read rate it better than K&N or Fram. There's no question with OEM as some will chime in. Where did you find the WIX? Part #?
rich
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: greasespot on November 05, 2008, 09:09:12 PM: I saw one on Ebay (motorcycle parts>R65) and was surprised when I saw it was a Wix. (I saw an independent test on oil filters a while ago and Wix trounced all others, so I started to use Wix in everything I could - cars, mowers, tractors, etc.)

I went to the Wix website (http://www.wixfilters.com/) and then the search function (http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/index.asp) and found they actually have a model for the R65, #24945.

When you say "There's no question with OEM", what do you mean? That OEM is the best? Or the most trustable/least problematic?
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: MrRiden on November 05, 2008, 09:43:26 PM: grease,
I would have to say that the OEM are the most trusted. The best? I dunno but defiantly the most recommended from what I've read.
rich
who has removed a couple of 'flat as a pancake' Fram filters and has at least one still in the box you can have for postage.
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: Justin B. on November 05, 2008, 11:02:51 PM: I have been using the non BMW boxed Mahle filters for some time as they are the OEM for BMW's filters. I would not hesitate to use a Wix filter as their automotive filters are among the best. When I run out I will probably look into the Wix...
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: Ed Miller on November 06, 2008, 10:38:01 AM: From the picture, it looks like the Wix comes with the fat O-ring and the cover gasket, so it's a kit. No shim that I see, but I've been saving my old ones (?) for some time. I'm hopeless.
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: Justin B. on November 06, 2008, 12:05:46 PM: I have several new "shims" but have never seen the need to replace one as they have never been deformed. I order just the bare filters and use the white O-ring until it starts to take a pronounced squareish set after being removed...
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: jusgus on November 06, 2008, 09:28:15 PM: I hate to here about the Fram filters. I use the straight ones and just ordered some from Advance Auto. Is the failure with the Frams wide spread? I used to use NAPPA brand but their part number for the NAPPA gold filter became obsolete this year. Does anyone have an opinion on one piece vs two piece filters?
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on November 06, 2008, 09:39:31 PM: I have never had a filter crush on me, but I have only used OEM...

If I were to use a aftermarket brand, I would insist it be a hinged type, as they have a effectively shorter length with which to prevent collapse.

Too bad about the Frams...
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: msbuck on November 11, 2008, 07:30:12 PM: Quote
I have never had a filter crush on me, but I have only used OEM...

I've actually had an OEM collapse on me. What a sight!
Title: Re: Wix filters
Post by: Justin B. on November 11, 2008, 10:29:20 PM: I've been told by several cage mechanics/garage owners that the only good thing about Fram is their marketing department.