Triumphrat

Rodan

Has anyone tried a STP oil filter SMO12 ?

Thanks ,

Rodan

JWoodsie

Haven't tried the stp one, but I have used a K&N, a honda, and a kawasaki. they are all a lot cheaper than the genuine one. To my eye, the Honda one appeared to be of the best quality.

Rodan

Well I have a STP filter and would like to know if it is OK to use. You get 2 "O" rings and AT4I10 12 is stamped on filter. Also" Made in Korea" is stamped on filter. Quality doesn't look too bad except they got a little sloppy with the glue.

Thanks,

Rodan

mabugner

I have used the STP and the o-rings fit good. I usually cycle between Fram and STP depending on how far I want to go for the filter, both run the same price or at least within 50 cents of each other. Filters are cheap, I change the filter about every 3000 miles, then do a full oil change every 6000.


Of course there is an Oil Filter thread around here somewhere. :hammer:

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Marty
'95 T-Bird

Rodan

STP SMO-12 large "O " ring was too large and would not fit down into its groove. Seemed about 1 cm (1/2 inch) too long. Small "O" ring fit fine and does not leak. I reused large "O" ring with no leaks. Oil drain nut torque 21 ftlb. oil filter housing nut 14 ftlb.

Thanks for input,

Rodan

Rodan

mabugner,

How do you change the oil filter without losing all of your oil?
Do you just have to top off the oil after replacing the filter?
If so, how much oil does it take to top off?

I just used 4 Qts for a full change and I am centered in the sight glass window.
Does your bike need the full 4 liters or does 4 Qts fill it to the center of the sight glass window ?

Thanks,

Rodan

mabugner

The way the Filter housing is on the highside when on the sidestand, the filter is also in it's own compartment that the oil flows through when running. I only lose maybe a half a liter. On the full oil change, it takes about a touch over 4 qts. I found this out when I left a washer out on one oil change from the filter assembly.

I found the large o-ring worked from STP and the Frams were too big. Even the one OEM filter I bought, the large o-ring seemed too big for the groove.

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Marty
'95 T-Bird

Rodan

Thanks for the info !
I will check my oil level again in 5 or 10 miles.
I need to get a large "O" ring that fits ( mine is in use !) so I can measure it and get a couple ready for future oil changes.
I was a little nervous tightening my oil plug and oil filter bolt as I read on webBikeWorld TBS area that the guy stripped his out . My torque wrench ( break type ) starts at 10 footpounds and 14 ftlbs is almost off the scale. My torsion beam Torque wrench was hard to read upside down. I might have to get an inchpound ( break type) torque wrench for peace of mind

Thanks Marty,

Rodan

Trophy4

Your local Triumph dealer should have the o-rings in stock for sale w/o the filter. They aren't too expensive.

I've found that if you put a bead of grease in the o-ring groove, the o-ring will nestle down into it and stay in place while you tighten the cap.

Works for me, but YMMV.

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J Goertz
Birmingham, AL

JWoodsie

You should always lubricate "O" rings. If you dont your asking for trouble. Even a smear of engine oil is enough lubrication.