The Kleenoil Filtration Unit is made of cast aluminum with a stainless steel mounting bracket. There are five basic sizes, which are installed according to the specification table below. The filter is connected to the engine lubricating oil system in a bypass loop using Teflon stainless steel braided hose assemblies and fittings to SAE standards.

Kleenoil Filtration Units

The Kleenoil By-pass Filter can be installed on any combustion engine from the smallest car or compressor to locomotives, boats, and the largest earth-moving machines. It can also be used as a very effective fuel filter and may be fitted on all types of hydraulic equipment. See also mobile filtration units and hydraulic kits.

Light-Duty Filter

KU06/9758

  • For engines with an oil pan up to 6 litres / 1.6 gallons
  • Uses Light Duty Cartridge (Code 1858)

Light-Duty Filter

KU16/9768

  • For engines with an oil pan up to 16 liters / 3 gallons
  • Uses Light Duty Cartridge (Code 1868)

Heavy Duty Filter

KU50/9778

  • For engines with an oil pan up to 50 liters / 9 gallons
  • For hydraulic systems with tanks up to 540 liters / 120 gallons
  • Can be used as a diesel fuel filter in full flow
  • Uses Heavy Duty Cartridge (Code KF50)

Heavy Duty Filter * New

KU65

  • For engines with an oil pan up to 65 liters / 15 gallons
  • For hydraulic systems with tanks up to 1000 liters / 250 gallons
  • Can be used as a diesel fuel filter in full flow
  • Uses Heavy Duty Cartridge (Code KF65)

Super Duty Filter

KU85/9788

  • For engines with an oil pan up to 85 liters / 17.6 gallons
  • For hydraulic systems with tanks up to 1360 liters / 300 gallons
  • Can be used as a diesel fuel filter in full flow
  • Uses Super Duty Cartridge (Code KF85)

Kleenoil Filtration Unit Specifications Table

Filtration System KU06 KU16 KU50 KU65 KU85
1 KU06 Bracket Down Front 2 KU16 Bracket Up Front 2 KU50 Bracket Up Front 2 KU65 Bracket Up Front 1 KU85 Bracket Down Front
Product Type Light Duty Heavy Duty Heavy Duty EGR Super Duty
Product Code KU06/9758 KU16/9768 KU50/9778 KU65 KU85/9788
Filter Cartridge KF06/1858 KF16/1868 KF50 KF65 KF85
Usage Smaller Engines, Small Hydraulic Systems Smaller Engines, Small Hydraulic Systems Regular Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Diesel Fuel Filtration Diesel EGR Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Diesel Fuel Filtration Larger Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Diesel Fuel Filtration
Engine Sump Capacity Up to 6 Quarts Up to 16 Quarts Up to 50 Quarts Up to 65 Quarts Up to 85 Quarts
Hydraulic Tank Capacity None Up to 60 Gallons Up to 200 Gallons Up to 300 Gallons Up to 400 Gallons
Water Retention <0.05% 0.026 Gallons 0.07 Gallons 0.12 Gallons 0.20 Gallons 0.26 Gallons
0.104 Quarts 0.28 Quarts 0.48 Quarts 0.80 Quarts 1.04 Quarts
Height 6.125 inches 6.25 inches 6.25 inches 6.5 inches 6.75 inches
15.558 cm 15.875 cm 15.875 cm 16.51 cm 17.145 cm
Diameter 3.00 inches 4.63 inches 7.25 inches 9.50 inches 10.0 inches
7.62 cm 11.76 cm 18.415 cm 24.13 cm 25.4 cm
Weight 4.1 lbs 6.5 lbs 8.1 lbs 10.2 lbs 13.1 lbs
Pressures Maximum rating of 10 bar. Lid torque is 18 lbs/foot
Oil Flow Rate Output levels are dependent on the viscosity, temperature, and degree of contamination and oil pressure. (Guide for SAE 15W40 oil at 158 degrees F and 60psi, the flow rate would be 0.55 gpm to 0.81 gpm)
Operating Temperatures Within operating specifications of engine, gear, and hydraulic oils
Filtration Level Particulate contamination in accordance with BS 5540 part 4: 1981 and ISO/DIS 4406. ISO 14/9 equivalent to NAS 1638 class 6 – hydraulic oil specification
Castings Constructed of aluminum to BS 1490 (M) Subjected to batch and individual testing
Operating Pressure Up to 4500 psi
Oil Reservoir Capacity Up to 5000 litres