Performance oil filter for 2.5 Rocket

sunny

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• Apr 8, 2024

• #1

I searched a lot and found this one,
i chose it because of
- its better quality, many youtubers reviewed it after cutting it open with 50K miles on it
- heavy built
- OEM is lighter in weight
- better flow
- cheaper $ than OEM triumph filter

 

Last edited: Apr 8, 2024

Journeyman

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• Apr 8, 2024

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I use the WIX 51358. I believe its what's under the Triumph branded ones- or was when I was riding the 2.3 Roadster.

 

Kevin frazier

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• Apr 8, 2024

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Title is Performance so RCM is what ive started using, does my 200 horse rocket real good RCM High Performance Oil Filter (EJ Series)

 

Kevin frazier

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• Apr 8, 2024

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No exended oil or filter, change often whatever youre using, extended and performance dont mix

 

Mongler07

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• Apr 8, 2024

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Oil filters are usually good for 2 or 3 oil changes but no one with a competent sane sober moral prudent mind would ever not change it at every oil change. A wet clutch engine... Yea ...

 

Gregger

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• Apr 8, 2024

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I remember early in the 70's when I worked in a dealership, GM recommended a filter change every 2nd oil change. If I remember correctly, we really didn't see any increase in engine failures. By the later 70's we were changing the filter every change. Oil changes were done a lot more often then compared to now.

 

sunny

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• Apr 8, 2024

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Kevin frazier said:

Title is Performance so RCM is what ive started using, does my 200 horse rocket real good RCM High Performance Oil Filter (EJ Series)

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what is the model for RCM which would fit rocket 2.5? I might get that one and keep this Mobile one aside for now
below is what I watched before buying mobil.

 

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• Apr 9, 2024

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I use the K&N with the safety wire nut on the end makes removal a snap. Just fits under the cowling. Made for synthetic oils.

 

Kevin frazier

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• Apr 9, 2024

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The RCM and the k&n were of equivalent weight and substance when i cut them open to inspect. The threads are substantial on both, more robust than others ive used, some have 5 or so threads and some ive used were thinner threads. The thread pitch matters i think 18.5-1 and the antidrainback matters. Ive never had an issue with any filters ive used on the rocket but the RCM was basically designed for a 2 litre engine similar to ours and its a Performance filter and thats what you asked about, i think all are probably just fine for a 3k change.

 

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2023R3GT

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• Apr 9, 2024

• #10

still a little confused... which is the "better" one to use and why?
or are the mobil, rcm and kn all similar?
the video of the mobil filter was compelling, at least for me.
my intention is to follow the standard recommendations as per service schedule

best wishes