Check this out. I received an e-mail from performancediesel.com and found this on their website.
http://www.proficientdiesel.com/Merc..._dodge_cummins
ULTRA FILTER, lifetime direct replacement washable oil filter, designed from 6061 T6 billet aluminum, this housing has a 1500 lb crush rate. The washable filter is a deep pleated, duplex woven, 35 micron surgical T304 stainless steel filter for superior washablity. A self sufficient, environmentally friendly oil filter. That not only creates more horsepower, but extends oil change intervals from 3000 to 7000 miles. With all of todays aftermarket performance parts, Consumers should not forget about the most vital part of the engine, “the oil filter”. This is the lifeline of your engine. Adding performance parts to your vehicles engine creates more pressure in the oil filter, this causing your oil filter to swell and compress, damaging oil seals and putting large stress figures on your oil pump. Average HP gains are 5-6. Also with the engine running more efficient, you should see an average of 1-2 mpg. ULTRA FILTER, filters your oil an absolute 35 micron with one pass, utilizing our “quad flow technology”. With an average install time of 5-10 minutes this kit comes complete with everything you need to do the install. All filters carry a complete lifetime warranty and are good forever. This Filter is also transferable to any vehicle by changing the main insert. This insert is free of charge from the manufacture. ULTRA FILTER is truly the last oil filter you will ever buy!
ULTRA FILTERs revolutionary design is made with T304 stainless steel media therefore allowing it to be reusable and cleanable. Unlike paper filters, the Billet aluminum exterior gives a polished appearance to your motor.
Most paper filters only filter an average of 50-75 micron particles. ULTRA FILTER will stop anything to an absolute 35 micron. Remember, white blood cells are 25 micron.
Paper filters have a “Bypass” that opens at 12 lbs of pressure. Most motors idle at 11lbs of pressure. At 12 lbs, the bypass opens and filtering stops. All of the dirt and metals are then sent back into your motor. Paper filters only filter 10-20% of their actual life.
With ULTRA FILTER, oil changes can be extended to every 7,000 miles. This will save you time, energy and, most importantly, money.

Now, I'm not really plannning on using this. I think Fleetguard filter are just fine. Plus, I won't have to wory about warranty issues. Just curious if anyone has ever heard of this.

 

First time I ever heard of a oil filter increasing HP and fuel economy. Maybe it's the stickers.

MikeyB

 

i've heard about them and there are a few other companies out there that make them also. reusable filters are better for racing cars and bikes because the engines are under high stress and you can check on problems before they occur. the cost of the reusable filters would take to long to recover unless you have a fleet of trucks where it's more practicule to use them.

 

35 micron isn't very good filtering capability. I say it's BS. Go buy you some Fleetguard stratapore filters.

 

The filter bypass does not open at 12 psi oil press, it might open @ 12 psi DIFFERENTIAL (inlet - outlet= differential) pressure! the filter does not care how much oil pressure is going thru it until it gets dirty, it filters all the time until the filter getss plugged and causes more than 12 psi restriction then the bypass opens. (it's better to have dirty oil flowing than none at all because of a dirty filter).
I would not buy something from someone that doesn't know what they are talking about!

 

How do you think you clean it? Any solvents that you would clean it with (gas?) I wouldn't want through my engine... I don't think.
And ...what would a replacement be worth if you poked a hole in it?

Mike

 

Sounds like bs to me. I wouldnt buy it. You can put that product in the same bin as slick50 and that stupid tornado intake.