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Gary - K7GLD · 01-31-2007, 01:05 PM

It should be pointed out that what TP filter critics usually intend and use as ammo AGAINST the use of TP - the ability of TP to absorb water - is actually one of it's greater assets!

IF you drive a vehicle in unusual climates or short haul operation, you very well MAY accumulate excess water in your engine - WHAT are you going to do about it?

You CAN change the oil every week or 1000 miles to flush out the accumulated water - or you can just ignore the issue, and accept the greatly accelerated problems the excess water will cause steadily inside your engine...

Is that REALLY what to want in a vehicle that may have cost you several 10's of thousand dollars? There IS another solution!

Sure, TP will absorb more water out of your oil than a conventional filter - why not USE that ability to your advantage? In a scenario where excess water is condensing in your engine, a TP filter can be used. along with accelerated change intervals that will allow the excess water to be absorbed and removed on a scheduled basis - and you would obtain *2* benefits - your oil would be kept water free, and the increased TP change intervals would most certainly also keep your oil far cleaner than typical longer intervals.

Nor is it likely in such situations that the TP cartridge will instantly turn to mush or fall apart as soon as a few drops of water hit it - Frantz used to ship examples and pictures of special conditions users might encounter - higher than normal internal engine moisture condensation was one of those. And unless the oil supply was virtually FULL and loaded with water, the TP can safely handle quite a bit, usually easily enough to track and allow a user to establish a shorter change interval that will work best in his specific situation - and if crankcase water accumulation goes beyond what a TP cartridge can reasonably handle in a reasonable interval, there are far WORSE problems facing the vehicle owner than the brand/type bypass filter in use!

TP water absorption is not a liability, used in a properly monitored inspection and maintenance schedule, it's an asset that CAN be of great added benefit for vehicles operating in unusually damp climates or short-haul situations!

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White '02 Quad cab, NV5600, GAUGES! Comp, Walbro, DTT SS intake, Rip's 4 in. exhaust, Don M's 1.6's, DSS, Frantz oil bypass & fuel filters, Amsoil air filter, MOBILE Ham Radio-IC-706, 600 watt amp, '88 Kit 24 ft. 5er, 418 HP/978 Tq., 24 ft KIT 5er.

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Gary - K7GLD Tech Specialist Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canyon City Oregon Posts: 1,366 Gary - K7GLD's Truck Pics	It should be pointed out that what TP filter critics usually intend and use as ammo AGAINST the use of TP - the ability of TP to absorb water - is actually one of it's greater assets! IF you drive a vehicle in unusual climates or short haul operation, you very well MAY accumulate excess water in your engine - WHAT are you going to do about it? You CAN change the oil every week or 1000 miles to flush out the accumulated water - or you can just ignore the issue, and accept the greatly accelerated problems the excess water will cause steadily inside your engine... Is that REALLY what to want in a vehicle that may have cost you several 10's of thousand dollars? There IS another solution! Sure, TP will absorb more water out of your oil than a conventional filter - why not USE that ability to your advantage? In a scenario where excess water is condensing in your engine, a TP filter can be used. along with accelerated change intervals that will allow the excess water to be absorbed and removed on a scheduled basis - and you would obtain 2 benefits - your oil would be kept water free, and the increased TP change intervals would most certainly also keep your oil far cleaner than typical longer intervals. Nor is it likely in such situations that the TP cartridge will instantly turn to mush or fall apart as soon as a few drops of water hit it - Frantz used to ship examples and pictures of special conditions users might encounter - higher than normal internal engine moisture condensation was one of those. And unless the oil supply was virtually FULL and loaded with water, the TP can safely handle quite a bit, usually easily enough to track and allow a user to establish a shorter change interval that will work best in his specific situation - and if crankcase water accumulation goes beyond what a TP cartridge can reasonably handle in a reasonable interval, there are far WORSE problems facing the vehicle owner than the brand/type bypass filter in use! TP water absorption is not a liability, used in a properly monitored inspection and maintenance schedule, it's an asset that CAN be of great added benefit for vehicles operating in unusually damp climates or short-haul situations! __________________ White '02 Quad cab, NV5600, GAUGES! Comp, Walbro, DTT SS intake, Rip's 4 in. exhaust, Don M's 1.6's, DSS, Frantz oil bypass & fuel filters, Amsoil air filter, MOBILE Ham Radio-IC-706, 600 watt amp, '88 Kit 24 ft. 5er, 418 HP/978 Tq., 24 ft KIT 5er. Last edited by Gary - K7GLD : 01-31-2007 at 01:10 PM.