- Oil is designed to clean, cool and lubricate the metal surfaces of the engine – neglecting oil and filter changes may result in the deterioration of the engine’s internal parts, overheating and corrosion
- Change the oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles or as specified by the manufacturer – changing the oil without changing the filter can leave up to a quart of dirty oil to be recirculated into the engine
Product Description
PremiumPLUS filtering media removes 10-20-micron-sized particles under actual driving conditions. Every Purolator filter meets or exceeds engine manufacturers’ requirements and satisfies new vehicle warranties when installed according to instructions…. More >>
Purolator ML16818 Black Motorcycle Oil Filter
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#1 by Richard A. Dezago on April 10, 2010 - 12:21 am
The filters appear to be OK. They are an import – NOT made in the USA as the Purolator label would have you think. Results from independent filter tests say they are good quality. Probably had I known they were imported, I would not have purchased them.
Rating: 3 / 5
#2 by Paul on April 10, 2010 - 2:16 am
This filter is “average” quality. That means it isn’t Great or Terrible. Look at the cost. You can buy Purolator Pure One filters that are made in the USA that are “Superior” quality for LESS Money! I don’t get it.
Rating: 2 / 5
#3 by Suzuki Joe on April 10, 2010 - 4:55 am
I’m not demanding a super high performance, race-quality filter, so these seem like a real good deal for me. They’re reportedly as good or better than OEM, and most other brands I’ve seen reviewed are no better or worse than that. Some of the “superior” brands (e.g., K&N) are surprisingly unimpressive – especially when you consider the super premium price.
I ride Suzukis and I’m going to be upset like some simply because the oil filter is imported? Eleven bucks for TWO good MC oil filters – plus eligible for free shipping as well. It’s hard to beat that! The ML16818’s from Amazon are definitely the solution for both my VS1400 and SV650S.
Note: I looked into the possibility of substituting an American-made PureOne auto filter as suggested in Paul’s review. Check out Purolator’s website (here’s what they say):
“If you’re thinking you want to install a PureONE oil filter on your bike, please think again. PureONE oil filters are designed for vehicles, not bikes. Because of PureONE’s high efficiency, the motorcycle oil pump may not be able to handle the pressure. The Purolator motorcycle filter line is designed to meet the specific needs of a bike; therefore we highly recommend the use of a Purolator ML filter over a PureONE oil filter.”
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by jacob on April 10, 2010 - 7:17 am
Great filters for the money! I am using it on my 2005 Suzuki SV650s with zero issues. I have tracked the bike quite a few times and the oil looks clean with no particles when I change the oil. Oil filter tear-down tests reveal the Purolator is of better quality than the OEM Jap filters at a fraction of the price so sign me up! Will buy again.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by stingerdoc on April 10, 2010 - 7:29 am
Saw some reviews and this is the best.
I bought 4 on Amazon for the price of 2 in the store.
Good job puralator
Rating: 5 / 5