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[QUOTE="RM_guy, post: 1396719, member: 20652"] Before the advent of the tacky filter oils, motor oil was all that was available. The filter elements were also different. The pores in the foam weren’t as large as they are today so motor oil worked OK for trapping dirt. IMO, newer filters have larger pores for better airflow but they need the tackiness of the newer oils to properly trap dirt to keep it from getting into your engine. Also, motor oil tends to “sink” to the lower portion of the filter overtime. In any case, with all other things being equal, air filter oil will stop more dirt just because it is stickier. It’s well worth the extra money to protect your engine. A rebuild is much more costly. [/QUOTE]
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