june2021 - 37

construction vehicles - may require premium
materials for internal and external seals as well as
anti-drain and relief valves, " First Brands Group's
Reamsnyder explained. " A reputable filter company
will ensure that higher-grade materials are
properly specified to meet the specific demands
of the application. "
MANN+HUMMEL's Chilton pointed out that
there isn't necessarily a " long-haul " filter on the
market. A fleet must look at its own situation, vehicle
by vehicle, and determine the level of protection
needed on a case by case basis.
" Maintenance schedules determine change
rates, so a filter has to last in both short- and
long-haul environments, " Chilton said. " We have
to engineer filters to do everything regardless of
what the truck does. If you are having water issues
or short air filter life, there are solutions for each
of those issues, plus many more. "
Last-mile vehicles in particular benefit from
filters made with high-grade materials due
to the large volume of short trips and starts/
stops, which can be hard on an engine. On the
other hand, long-haul vehicles are much easier
on engines. Therefore, Reamsnyder said highgrade
filters are not typically a requirement for
this application.
Tucker said Donaldson Blue filters have been
designed for the most extreme applications, alluding
to environments that are hot and humid, frigidly
cold, mountainous, and dirty. The work the
vehicle is doing also plays a role.
" The environment and duty cycle of the vehicle
can definitely impact the cleanliness of the oil, "
Tucker said. " That is something you have to pay
close attention to when selecting your filter. This is
especially true in environments that are dusty and
dirty. An upgraded filter will help capture more
contaminants and also have enough capacity to
withstand a longer drain interval. "
" By having a reliable
filter that allows for
an extended drain
interval, the fleet
is going to see much
lower maintenance
costs overall. "
Brian Tucker, director of engineering,
Donaldson Engine Liquid Filtration
Tucker said that while Donaldson's upgraded
filter is more expensive, the value it provides more
than makes up for the added upfront cost.
" By having a reliable filter that allows for an
extended drain interval, the fleet is going to see
much lower maintenance costs overall, " Tucker said.
For instance, fewer oil filters will be consumed
over the course of a year because they last longer.
Plus, considerably less technician time will be
spent performing oil and filter changes.
The big benefit of a higher-efficiency filter,
however, ties to preventive maintenance - with
an emphasis on the word " preventive. "
" If you want to go for those extended drain
intervals, understand that you will be exposing
the engine to larger particles for longer periods
of time, " Tucker said. " You could be risking some
of the components inside of the engine if you are
not using the right filter. Furthermore, with these
lower-viscosity oils, an upgraded filter will help
capture all of those fine particles that a lower-viscosity
oil might be more susceptible to. "
» Luber-finer's LFP3191TRT extended-life
oil filter features micro-glass synthetic and
cellulose medias for high filtering efficiency
and dirt-holding capacity. A heavy duty
seamless shell provides enhanced strength.
Photo courtesy Luber-finer, part of First Brands Group
Cummins B & L Engines
Deserve Genuine Fleetguard.
Introducing the FF63054NN
Genuine Filtration for 2013 - 2020 Cummins B & L Series
Engines where the FF63009 was previously used.
Filter Description
Meets proprietary OEM requirements
Developed in conjunction with the engine OEM
Utilizes premium continuous polymeric media
(eliminates possibility of short-fi ber release into engine)
Utilizes premium 100% glass-free media
Is completely cellulose/paper free
Best fi lter on the market in severe conditions
Approved and warranted by Cummins
New part number, same great protection
with award-winning NanoNet media
Look for the
NanoNet logo
for superior
protection.
www.cumminsfi ltration.com
Check out our
new mobile app!
FleetMaintenance.com/Inquire
June 2021 | FleetMaintenance.com
37
OEM Filter
FF63054NN
Competitor's
Will-fi t Filter
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
http://www.cumminsfiltration.com http://www.FleetMaintenance.com/Inquire http://www.FleetMaintenance.com
june2021

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of june2021
