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BJ8 paper or felt oil filter ?

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Was planning on an oil change on my 1966 BJ8, but im not really sure on which type of filter to buy, seems like you can get both a paper and a felt version, which should I buy?

Niels
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I would opt for a spin-on adaptor kit and a K&N 2009 filter!
 
The adapter kits are certainly easier and more convenient (I have one on my BJ8) but, to answer your question:

My opinion is the paper is fine, and I believe quite a bit less expensive (most modern spin-in filters use a "paper" element). The felt version will probably filter better--though I have not seen any technical comparisons--but, it may possibly filter TOO good, removing some of the additives in the oil. This was an issue with the old Franz oil filter, which used a roll of toilet paper to filter oil in a bypass-type (non-full-flow) system. I have not seen any evidence of this, just have a suspicion of a possibility.

I'd love to see some actual data on this, but I wouldn't lose any sleep using either. Unless you change your oil a lot and want to save money, I'd use the felt.
 
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