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Old smart · 03-11-2009, 06:06 AM

My preference is the Purolator PureONE PL14612, and I presently have one in use. It has a synthetic fleece medium, and its bypass valve spring rate is similar to the OEM filter (17psi vs. 18psi). It has a silicone rubber anti-drainback valve, said to be better than the common nitrile rubber valve, though the smart's somewhat vertical filter mounting makes that less important. It does demonstrate that top components go into the filter. The filter is the longest of those specified by their respective manufacturers for the smart, but there still is 1/16" greater ground clearance than the bottom of the oil sump drain plug casting. The longer length argues for more filter capacity before blocking compared to the smaller ones.

Subjectively, I am most confident in this filter as in early June 2008 I corresponded with Purolator concerning a PureONE equivalent to the Mitsu 1230A040 (OEM smart). The inquiry was forwarded to their product engineers at Fayetteville, NC. They subsequently "benchmarked" the Mitsu/smart, with a bit of email between myself and the senior product engineer, including forwarding photos provided by "Evilution" (with Kane's permission) of the smart engine and its installed surroundings. Ultimately, Robert Bosch/Purolator Filters NA specified the "better" Premium Plus L14612 and the "best" PureONE PL14612 filters for the smart 999cc.

Like the Mobil M1-108, the PL14612 is not very expensive, readily available, and considerably less than the OEM Mitsu/smart.

wildman · 04-15-2009, 09:26 PM

Since I'm approaching oil change time, I stopped by smart and picked up a filter, and a washer. They said the crush washer should be changed every time. Since we have a good list of optional filters, what about the crush washer? Has anybody done a cross reference or comparison at any auto part stores?

**jwight** · 04-15-2009, 09:38 PM

Have not found them (yet) in parts stores but most here have no problems when reusing these washers. They are not soft copper "crush" washers in spite of their name; very solid items and should handle many oil changes at 10K miles per.

EdwardDennis · 04-16-2009, 06:57 PM

The Bosch 3300 oil filter (occasionally on-sale at Kragen, etc.) and Castrol Syntec 5W-40 or 5W-50 (...also good for a sale or two) is my preference. Castrol's 0W-30 meets MB 229.3 amd 229.5 requirements--- for what that's worth. I'll take the upper 40 or 50 weight engine protection, thank you.

MotoPC · 04-17-2009, 08:01 PM

Syntec 0W30 is a very good oil. I"m using it with smart filter.

EdwardDennis · 04-21-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoPC

Syntec 0W30 is a very good oil. I"m using it with smart filter.

Indeed. I've used Castrol products (particularly for my motorcycle applications) for years. The Syntech 0W30 is certainly suitable for the 451. Summers in my area of the country are typically quite warm, so I kick it up a notch to the 40 or 50 weight. MB's 229.5 specs (for a Mitsu engine--- LOL) were designed for fuel savings and "extended maintenance" (18K miles, or so, if my math is correct). A prudent oil change at 6 or 7k miles should keep you good to go. My humble personal experience, of course...

belkin666 · 04-21-2009, 07:13 PM

this person: 100,000 mile G&K car. Is it the first? seems to have done well with Amsoil AMSOIL - Synthetic Oil, Motor and Engine Oil, Lubricants, Air Filters, Oil Filters and Greases

SmrtyPants · 05-06-2009, 08:25 AM

Old Smart:

I am technically challenged with all of this.

I live in PA outside of Philly.

What oil should I get and what oil filter. If you could just give me the name so I can walk up to an automotive shop and request what I need. Kinda like ordering a pizza.

Of course, I will not be installing this. I have no clue about that either - lol. I may be smrtypants - but not when it comes to this.

Thanks for your help,

My PA liscense plate is SmrtGal - go firgue??