In-line OIL filter - service interval

[mulderpm]

Does anyone know at what intervals the two stroke oil filter, located between the oil bottle and the pump, needs to be replaced?

[Turbo]

i would change that every 50hours -- not sure what the book says though.

[mulderpm]

Thanks Turbo. There is nothing about this in any book from Rotax nor in their maintenance schedule....that is why I am asking. Fuel filter is inspect 50hrs and replace 100hrs.....2 stroke oil filter???????

[witwillem]

Ekke sou senie langer as100 ure , wat kos n nuwe pomp of erger nog n nuwe engine , my se buurman kannie verstaan hoekom sy trkkers nie hou nie filters te duur , hy steek gate innie airfilter met spukers ???

[Boet]

Dis n baie fyn siffie. Haal uit en was skoon met petrol. Sit terug. No problemo. ( Witwilmpie, jy gee sulke oulike raad. Hou van die spykers ene....... )

[Frank Smallwood]

To add a question to this thread. Where can I get the filter for the autolube oil? I am in the process of changing the fuel and oil pipes and want to change the autolube oil filter as well.
Cheers Frank

[RV12]

Dis n baie fyn siffie. Haal uit en was skoon met petrol. Sit terug. No problemo. ( Witwilmpie, jy gee sulke oulike raad. Hou van die spykers ene....... )

Boet, my 582's oil filter looks like a closed unit ? If so, where do I get a new unit ? Probably from the ROTAX agents.

[RV12]

To add a question to this thread. Where can I get the filter for the autolube oil? I am in the process of changing the fuel and oil pipes and want to change the autolube oil filter as well.
Cheers Frank

Should we buy this oil filter from the Rotax agents ? It actually looks like a fuel filter....

[Nacho]

Let me open a can of worms...

Pre-Mix...

* Less weight, because you remove the pump, bottle and the 2L oil you carry with.
* Less that can go wrong, pump fails, the filter in mention clogs up, oil pipe starts leaking.
* Because you premix you know there is definitely sufficient lubrication.
* You have one less thing to worry about.

[RV12]

To add a question to this thread. Where can I get the filter for the autolube oil? I am in the process of changing the fuel and oil pipes and want to change the autolube oil filter as well.
Cheers Frank

Should we buy this oil filter from the Rotax agents ? It actually looks like a fuel filter....

http://cometaviationsupplies.co.za/inde ... oil+filter

[John.com]

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Price: R404.53

I would support changing at 100 hours. The 2-stroke oil comes in sealed containers and therefore the chance of any contamination is extremely low.

[John.com]

Thanks Turbo. There is nothing about this in any book from Rotax nor in their maintenance schedule....that is why I am asking. Fuel filter is inspect 50hrs and replace 100hrs.....2 stroke oil filter???????

On the fuel filter I inspect at the 25 hour service and change if needed, but change every 50 hours.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Use Rotax recommended fuel filters. A friend of mine had an engine out the other day after using a pleated-paper filter, which gummed up with the pre-mixed fuel.

Also, when ordering be sure to stipulate straight or 90 degree bend.

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