Outer Limits 4x4 Board

power steering hoses
or
remote oil filter hoses
which one is subject to higher pressure

power steering is a lot higher

Oil pressure will not go more than 100psi, p/s will be 1700-2600psi.

so in saying that you could use power steering hoses as a replacement for remote oils filter set up ?

stokedapollo wrote:so in saying that you could use power steering hoses as a replacement for remote oils filter set up ?

You can, but why would you pay for a 2600psi working pressure hose when you can use say for example a 500psi or less line?

The Pirtek man has used 2600psi line on my PAS, 500psi on the ATF cooler lines and the oil lines I've done with pressure barb fittings but less again I think.

i have power steering lines new all clean etc
just sitting there lol

Yep the PAS hoses are effectively massive overkill for oil filter flow.

So you could use them. Or sell them and use less overkillish stuff.

Watch the temp rating on the remote oil filter hoses. Most hydraulic based hoses, used to make aftermarket PS hoses, are usually rated to 93'C. Engine oil can, and will run hotter than this, reducing hose life. Most automotive PS systems run about 900 - 1500 psi.

Cloth covered R5 type hydraulic lines as commonaly used on Yank HD truck engines (Cummins, Detroit, etc), has a higher rated working temp and is ideal for engine oil/cooler/filter lines. Earls/Speedflow type stuff is good if you want it to look pretty too

Never use barb and hose clamps on engine oil lines, use crimped or screw on type fittings. They cost a bit more, but a fair bit less than an engine rebuild.

ricky1970 wrote:Never use barb and hose clamps on engine oil lines, use crimped or screw on type fittings. They cost a bit more, but a fair bit less than an engine rebuild.

These are all still multibarb fittings.