Engine Cost?

[Coss]

Here I go again. $70 kit = 3 $23.33 oil changes at 6000 miles each = 18,000 Miles. I drive my vehicles about 12k per year. So, I will pay for my oil changes at the local garage and not try to bend my aging body around a small engine. I am going to save enough money to pay for the oil changes.

Driving in for Oil and Filter change - $23.33 Brand new Elio - $7,000+ Pulling Elio out of pit - Priceless

 

[outsydthebox]

Changing the oil in my Nitro isn't the problem; it's changing the oil filter; it's impossible to get to.
I'm thinking about getting a separate mount oil filter and do the same on the Elio.

Something like this: http://www.autozone.com/external-en...mount-kit-perf/153850_404956_0/?checkfit=true

I think I used that exact same MR GASKET kit about 30 years ago. In less than a hundred miles, the rubber hose sprung a leak. So I replaced the hoses with Russel's stainless steel braided hoses, along with the red and blue fittings (and another $200). Long story-short...It always leaked. The cheap casting that bolted to the oil filter mount would warp in a matter of weeks. I finally decided that I liked it better the old way!

 

[Coss]

I think I used that exact same MR GASKET kit about 30 years ago. In less than a hundred miles, the rubber hose sprung a leak. So I replaced the hoses with Russel's stainless steel braided hoses, along with the red and blue fittings (and another $200). Long story-short...It always leaked. The cheap casting that bolted to the oil filter mount would warp in a matter of weeks. I finally decided that I liked it better the old way!

Key words "about 30 years ago" I'm thinking they've made improvements since then.

 

[outsydthebox]

Key words "about 30 years ago" I'm thinking they've made improvements since then.

LOL, maybe. "Corporate" Improvements usually refer to "the bottom line." When translated, that means: thinner castings, lower cost hoses & fittings and lower grade bolts...well, the bolts were only "grade 2" back then.
But, please feel free to share YOUR experience with the kit. Hopefully they have improved it.

 

[electroken]

Key words "about 30 years ago" I'm thinking they've made improvements since then.

Or not. My old Accu-Gage tire pressure gauge lasted 25 years until it failed last June. Their new offering looks quite similar, but failed after 2 months. It also had a different country of manufacture.

Back to the remote oil filter mounting... I'm taking a wait and see approach. I learned a long time ago not to waste time solving problems I don't have.

 

[NSTG8R]

I learned a long time ago not to waste time solving problems I don't have.

Love that statement!!

 

[Critter]

My son's Chevy S10 had a remote mount oil filter. The 4 wheel drive transfer case sat right where the oil filter was supposed to go. Made it easy to add an oil cooler when he started pulling a trailer. Do not know if it was factory or an add on. Never had a problem with it.

 

[Frim]

Key words "about 30 years ago" I'm thinking they've made improvements since then.

I ran into that argument when my daughter asked for the Mustang. I told her it was not a good brand for her. She asked, "Well, when was the last time you drove one? Ans: "About 30 years ago." I still don't like the car, but it is working well for her.

 

[outsydthebox]

My son's Chevy S10 had a remote mount oil filter. The 4 wheel drive transfer case sat right where the oil filter was supposed to go. Made it easy to add an oil cooler when he started pulling a trailer. Do not know if it was factory or an add on. Never had a problem with it.

I too, had a '95 S-10 Blazer 4x4...had the remote filter mount. Mine was "factory". I know this because, I bought replacement rubber lines thru my local GM parts department. Yes, they were leaking too (180k miles/ 18 years old).
To be fair, I know folks with Blazers older than mine and the "remotes"are still good.

 

[Chaz]

My son's Chevy S10 had a remote mount oil filter. The 4 wheel drive transfer case sat right where the oil filter was supposed to go. Made it easy to add an oil cooler when he started pulling a trailer. Do not know if it was factory or an add on. Never had a problem with it.

My old roommate had an S10 and it had a remote filter too.