[hikerguy]

I just came across this today and wondered if anyone out there is using this. If so, what are your thoughts? Is this safe to use? Is it legit?

Lifetime Oil Filter - Whipsaw

Great in theory, but I wonder how well it works.

 

[reframmellator]

"In theory, there's no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is."

- Yogi Berra

It CAN be as efficient in filtration as a paper filter. In practice, a bunch of critical industrial filtration applications use paper media. To say the pore size is uncontrolled is false. To say the paper media clog up almost instantly is also false. It's a function of several factors, including pore size and filter media area, which is why all paper filters are pleated.

It's 316 SS, which means it will not be cheap and will be heavy.

The cleanout/regneration every 10,000 miles sounds like a messy pain. Won't be pleasant to get rid of the wash water, and you'd want the filter to be dry for certain before re-installing it.

It's probably good, but I don't see a net technical, economic, or environmental benefit to using this thing.

 

[Aviography]

^ Exactly!!

As well, what is the force rating on the anti-drain back spring? Get that wrong you could have issues with your engine.

Seems to be a solution looking for a problem.

 

[CheezyPoofs]

How much is it?

 

[Ghostmonky]

Any reviews of how well it works?

 

[chris918]

Yeah I'll just stick to Honda filters. And take them to the junk yard with scrap metal after I take them off the car.

 

[hikerguy]

I was thinking about the rubber seal too that rests against the engine block. That would need to be replaceable, as it will deteriorate over time.

 

[ikethegreat]

$100 bucks? Nahhhh

 

[Ghostmonky]

I was thinking about the rubber seal too that rests against the engine block. That would need to be replaceable, as it will deteriorate over time.

Eggcellant point ☝?☝?☝?☝?The rubber seal would have to be replaced every oil change or each time it was removed.IMHO

 

[HUBBCEO]

Guys-

I am the CEO of HUBB so I am biased as you can get. Want to get that on the record

HUBB has been tested in the lab and on the street for several years before our launch. I can tell you that HUBB is by far the best performing oil filter on the market. We would welcome anyone to challenge that statement.

Its true that HUBB costs up to $100 so why pay that amount? Simple - you will cut your oil consumption in half and never buy another filter for your vehicle. And, since HUBB reduces friction that means it reduces engine wear. Finally, HUBB has eco-benefits.

Last point - some of you have asked about the rubber gasket. Our gaskets are made of viton which is aerospace grade. No need to replace.

We welcome your questions!

Scott

 

[ikethegreat]

How does it cut oil consumption in half?

Want to send me one to test and review? :wink

 

[salcuta]

Yup. Sounds messy. I'm good with conventional filters.

 

[Kevin Weaver]

Looks like it would be a PITA to clean. Big question is how much. I'm betting 150.00 or more. That is a lot of Honda oil filters. If company folds, you need a replacement part, good luck.

Was just going to ask that very thing. (oil savings)

If he is looking for tester's, Hit me up also.

 

[Markus]

Guys-

I am the CEO of HUBB so I am biased as you can get. Want to get that on the record

HUBB has been tested in the lab and on the street for several years before our launch. I can tell you that HUBB is by far the best performing oil filter on the market. We would welcome anyone to challenge that statement.

Its true that HUBB costs up to $100 so why pay that amount? Simple - you will cut your oil consumption in half and never buy another filter for your vehicle. And, since HUBB reduces friction that means it reduces engine wear. Finally, HUBB has eco-benefits.

Last point - some of you have asked about the rubber gasket. Our gaskets are made of viton which is aerospace grade. No need to replace.

We welcome your questions!

Scott

I'm always skeptical of a company whose rep who comes onto a forum uninvited and makes wild claims without a shred of evidence to back up said claims.

I'm going to put the "cuts oil consumption in half" under the category of snakeoil. Unless, of course, you can provide hard scientific evidence for such a claim.

As for reducing engine friction and therefore engine wear, assuming this is actually true (again with the lack of evidence here), how much reduced engine wear is needed when using Honda filters I can expect an engine life of at least 200K miles?

 

[Kevin Weaver]

How does it cut oil consumption in half?

Want to send me one to test and review? :wink

Was going to ask that very same question.

I'm game to test one out.

Or maybe some kind of discount for driveaccord members.

Ok, Here is the link from a Youtube Video from the CEO.

After watching, you can forget and I retract my offer of wanting to test this filter.
I think after the readers here watch this you will be saying, WTF ?

No thanks. To many BS Claims IMO.

 

[Markus]

Ok, Here is the link from a Youtube Video from the CEO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zUVkiPwGq0

After watching, you can forget and I retract my offer of wanting to test this filter.
I think after the readers here watch this you will be saying, WTF ?

No thanks. To many BS Claims IMO.

The idiot in the video claims I should be cleaning his lifetime oil filter every 3000 miles. No thanks. Honda recommends their filters be used for 2 oil change intervals, which could be up to 15,000-20,000 miles depending on driving conditions.

And then, after removing this so-called lifetime filter every 3,000 miles I have to take the time to clean it and then wait for it do dry before re-installing it. Again, no thanks.

 

[Baldeagle]

I don’t trust him or the product. All sizzle no steak. Even if by chance the filter works, forget about if it works better, if it just works, how does it save time? Like Marcus mentioned, every 3,000 miles you need to get under your car, unscrew the filter, disassemble it, soap and clean the steel mesh filter, wait for it to dry and then reinstall. That sounds like it will take at least an hour…every three thousand miles? That’s terrible.

 

[Markus]

So it's over a week since CEO Scott (presumably Scott Killips) said he welcomed our questions and we have asked questions and received no response from him. I have no faith in this company nor its management at this point. Seems like Scott's post was another hit and run from a vendor.

 

[Kevin Weaver]

I think once a few users here started dogging his claims, he figured to shy away from here. The claims made are just too out in left field. High priced to begin with, then the maintenance to keep it up. I'll pass. I'll just keep using the 3 I've always used in the past. Bosch,Wix,Honda.

 

[chris918]

I think once a few users here started dogging his claims, he figured to shy away from here. The claims made are just too out in left field. High priced to begin with, then the maintenance to keep it up. I'll pass. I'll just keep using the 3 I've always used in the past. Bosch,Wix,Honda.

Can't go wrong with old school filters. I usually buy Honda A01 filters 6 at a time on ebay when I feel like going on there and looking. Hopefully they continue to be available as long as my engine lasts. They're getting pricey at about $7-8 a piece though. That's a lot for such a tiny filter.