It seems that whether by choice or by mandate or by the sheer common sense of good economics and concern for the environment, every industry that uses mechanical vehicles, ships, planes and jets needs to find every possible way to cut their operating expenses. Among the easiest ways to cut costs for these industries is in the mechanical maintenance of their fleets. While it might seem a trivial part of the larger operation of these costly machines, the upkeep and constant incorporation of new technologies in the oil filtration systems of this equipment is a smart way to watch the bottom line.

There is a big push in every area of society to “go green” and the oil industry is no exception in this regard. Sure it always makes for good public relations to get out front of a grassroots movement, after all, who can argue against becoming a good steward of our planet. The oil industry, and specifically those involved in oil filtration systems, is coming around to this new norm because yes, it makes sense, but also because it might just be good economics.

The best example of the latest in smart alternatives that are friendly to your vehicle and your wallet are oil filters that last significantly longer and thereby reduce the amount of waste oil that makes its way into the environment every year. One truck manufacturer now uses improved oil filter technology in the design of a filter that can keep your motor oil functioning for over 7500 miles, versus the normally recommended change after just 3,000 miles.

Another area where improvements in efficiency and use of newer products can add years to the life of your fleet while saving money is reusable oil filters. These filters are a sensible alternative to traditional oil filtration systems and make sense for the environment, the operation of the vehicle, and for the bottom line of your company.

Reusable oil filters conserve oil, which is a non-renewable resource; reduce potential for used oil contaminating groundwater, soil, and surface water. From and operational standpoint these filters will reduce on-site inventory, eliminate draining and crushing of used filters, and the elimination of used filter storage and disposal.

When it comes to dollars and sense, maintaining a fleet of vehicles, or ships or planes can generate thousands of used filters and in doing so, generate huge costs associated with maintaining filter inventory and managing and disposing of used filters. Reusable filters can last up to the lifetime of the equipment they are in while eliminating the waste caused by conventional oil filters.

These filters do require some maintenance so choosing a reusable product does involve another step in keeping them running at peak efficiency. But the process is relatively simple and doesn’t take longer than 5-15 minutes. The wire cloth filter is easily removed, cleaned, and replaced. This process usually takes place while the oil is being changed. According to vendors and facilities that use these products, the payback period for reusable oil filters is usually 1 to 2 years depending on fleet size and oil change cycles.

It will no doubt take a long time for every company in all the industries that used oil filtration systems to invest the time and resources into alternative products that cut long-term costs while also reducing the impact on the environment. Change is hard and for many companies the old adage that if “it ain’t broke don’t fix it” still rules the boardroom. And, unless the accountants can see an immediate savings, it’s often difficult to get them behind a new operation. But the financial incentives to do so, along with the political pressure and rising costs of waste disposal will eventually get everyone onboard.

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