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Engine Help => Other Engines => Topic started by: pfd27 on August 16, 2010, 10:59:32 pm

Title: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: pfd27 on August 16, 2010, 10:59:32 pm
Does anyone know the FRAM oil filter number for this engine? No one around me seems to be able to cross reference it.
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: The Tank on August 17, 2010, 07:48:38 am
Don't know the fram number but the JD number is AM107423. Maybe they can cross reference it.
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: birdman_express on August 17, 2010, 10:00:10 am
I found this on a site called Oilfiltersonline.com:

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The cross reference for the AM107423 is a FRAM PH4967
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: pfd27 on August 17, 2010, 11:37:19 pm
Thanks guys
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: mowermedic4u on August 18, 2010, 03:06:41 pm
Personally I would not run a Fram on my equipment, my grass mower or my racing mower. I have found that there is not as much filtering material in the filter, I would spend the extra couple dollars and buy the OEM filter. Just my opinion.
Dennis
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: Flipper on August 18, 2010, 08:04:00 pm
Kawasaki  FB460v, FC420v, FC540V, FH601V, FH641V ,FH681V, FH721V  & many others -  Oil Filters:


Kawasaki OEM 49065-2078

John Deere AM107423

Fram PH4967



The Kawasaki OEM of the three, has better filter media,  as Dennis Mentioned above.

However, some engines do not have oil filters so, even the lesser of three is better than none.

I have used all three with no problems. I prefer to use a better flow filter because all of the above mentioned Kawasaki engines have an internal oil pumps.  The Fram seems to have better flow, but less media. It also boils down to who Kawasaki and Deere decides to have thier filters made by. I have seen
fluctuations in quality.



Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: George Herrin on August 18, 2010, 08:53:33 pm
If you change the oil after every race as should be done on a race motor filter quality is not as important as if you were leaving the oil in for a season. I usethe WALMART 4967 on every mower I have with an oil filter. Cheap and worksjust fine considering I change oil as said above.
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: pfd27 on August 18, 2010, 10:34:54 pm
Thanks again everyone. George, I change after every race and am using synthetic. I agree fully with you.
With the amount of oil these engines hold it's not a big deal.
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: Flipper on August 19, 2010, 01:36:52 pm
If you change the oil after every race as should be done on a race motor filter quality is not as important as if you were leaving the oil in for a season. I usethe WALMART 4967 on every mower I have with an oil filter. Cheap and worksjust fine considering I change oil as said above.

Will check into the Walmart 4967, been using the fram 4967 with NO issues.
Agreed, if you change the oil frequently, probably don't need a filter. Definitly change oil when it's warmed up.
I change the filter every other time I change oil.

Speaking of Walmart, I could not resist trying thier Fully Synthetic "Tech" brand oil. It's less than $4 a qt.
That almost seems scary(too cheap?)
Have not tried it in the twin yet, but, it is in everything else including the home domestic small engines.
No problems so far. Very happy with the price.

How do they sell it so cheap?   I says "Fully Synthetic", and they have "Synthetic Blends" too.
What could it be missing?

Can there be that much of a mark up on this snyth oil?......I have been using Mobil-One Synth in all my cars and mowers....I swear by the stuff. I have some Amsoil too that I use sparingly-$$$$. That is really good stuff.



Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: George Herrin on August 19, 2010, 04:46:41 pm
bEEN USING THE walmart sYNTHETIC IN EVERYTHING for 11 years and no trouble the Dodge has over 300 thou and still going strong
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: cycloneracer on August 19, 2010, 11:13:27 pm
My cousin sell oil. No name oil.  Mag 1 is their house brand. They make oil for several "names". Cheeper oil has less additives in it.  The additives is what makes the oil last longer, not break down and make it "slick". I ran amsoil for a long time. Now running Mobil 1. Same thing just got a deal on it!

I run my oil in my twin 2 to 3 races as I'm using good stuff and it doesn't run as hot as the singles. I change them every race still.

Paul
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: Running on Empty on August 21, 2010, 09:12:44 pm
So if you run Amsoil and change your oil after every race, are you just throwing your money down the drain?  Or into the winter season shop heating oil depending on where you live and how you heat your shop?
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: Rooster on August 23, 2010, 02:57:29 pm
So if you run Amsoil and change your oil after every race, are you just throwing your money down the drain?  Or into the winter season shop heating oil depending on where you live and how you heat your shop?
sUPPORTING THOSE WHO SUPPORT US IS NEVER A WASTE OF MONEY!
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: Flipper on August 23, 2010, 08:53:48 pm
sUPPORTING THOSE WHO SUPPORT US IS NEVER A WASTE OF MONEY!


Well Said.


I am not so sure you really need to change(Amsoil) oil after every race. Amsoil Synth holds up to heat extremly well, does not breakdown as quick, and has very reputable lubrication properties. Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: Squidd on August 24, 2010, 08:34:07 am
I think we run on too dusty and dirty of tracks to carry over week to week

Not so much breaking down but getting gritty
Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: cycloneracer on August 24, 2010, 08:41:09 am
I think we run on too dusty and dirty of tracks to carry over week to week

Not so much breaking down but getting gritty

I agree, but I make the decision to change based on laps and track conditons.  No real "science" to it.  Like I said I am running Mobil 1 this year as my cousin got me a good deal on it.  It is clear unlike the Amsoil which is red.  It is easier to see the contaminents in the clear oil, making it easier to tell if it needs changed.

And yes, I do waste a bunch of money on oil.  But I also have never blown up an enigne in 7 years of racing modified engines!  So if I spend an extra $50-$75 per year on oil, well it is worth it to me to not be fixing stuff!!!

Paul

Title: Re: Kawi fc540v oil filter
Post by: Running on Empty on September 05, 2010, 07:53:49 pm
sUPPORTING THOSE WHO SUPPORT US IS NEVER A WASTE OF MONEY!

I completely agree Rooster.  All I have ever used is Amsoil.  However that wasnt what I was getting at.  I was simply asking if the cheaper oils like walmart offers are just as good as the premiums like Amsoil , Lucas, Purple, or any of the other performance oils.  Just as good for our purposes at least.