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The Benefits of Reusable Oil Filters for Fleet Management and Cost Savings

U.S. businesses discard over 400 million used oil filters annually, which still contain considerable amounts of oil. This contributes to waste and disposal costs. Reusable oil filters offer a sustainable alternative. They are tailored for large vehicles like trucks, and their cleaning can take just minutes. Case studies reveal significant savings, with payback periods of under two years. Adopting reusable filters can reduce waste, save costs on purchases and disposal, and enhance overall fleet efficiency.

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The Benefits of Reusable Oil Filters for Fleet Management and Cost Savings

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  1. Unit 5Reusable Oil Filters

  2. Baseline: Throw-Away Filters • U.S. businesses discard over 400 million used oil filters every year • Even after crushing, these filters contain about 3 million gallons of oil • Fleet facilities incur costs to: • maintain inventory • manage & dispose of used oil filters

  3. P2 Alternative: Reusable Oil Filter Photo

  4. Making It Work

  5. Purchasing and Use • Commonly used for large vehicles such as trucks and vans • Adapter plate varies to fit engine types and filter inserts vary according to vehicle size • Wire cloth filter must be cleaned in parts washer (5 – 15 minute job)

  6. Cost and Payback • Small trucks and vehicles: $65 to $90 • Large trucks, vans, and buses: $120 to $240 • Payback : 1 to 3 years • Depends on fleet size and oil change cycles • Savings: from lower purchase and disposal costs for conventional oil filters

  7. Case Study 1: Barton Sand and Gravel • Fleet Size = 100 trucks; 40 trucks use PureCycle reusable oil filters • Clean filters during every oil change (every 6,000 to 7,000 miles) • Use PureCycle washing machine to clean filters (takes 10 minutes) • Payback: <2 years Annual Savings:~$4100

  8. Case Study 2: City of Walnut Creek • Fleet size = 290 vehicles; 10 of 18 police cars • Before: • 12 changes/vehicle/year • Conventional filter costs: $450 per year • Disposal costs: not quantified • After • Filter costs (10 @ $80/piece): $800 • Filter cleaning: 5 minutes • Payback: < 2 years Annual Savings: ~$450

  9. Take Home Messages • A great option after other low-hanging P2 fruit are picked! • Comparable (or better) filter performance • Cost-effective – particularly for vehicles with frequent oil changes

  10. BYPASS OIL FILTRATION

  11. What Is A By-Pass Oil Filter? Why use a By-Pass Oil Filter? Why Sample Oil?

  12. Take Home Messages • Using a BYPASS FILTER Can: • Reduce the amount of used oil generated • Reduce purchase & disposal costs of oil • Help maintain proper viscosity and TBN • Serve as a “Window” into your engine • Extend oil intervals

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