Radiator Coolant filters, Are they worth it?

[steppinthrax]

I see these radiator coolant filters they sell on Ebay. It's essentially a metal screen that you put in line with your coolant hose. It looks almost like a metal sock. I also see ones with a metal V screen that is easier to change.

Are these worth it?

 

[thirdeye]

no

 

[Gibson486]

When I test drove the VW Rabbit, the salesman was preaching to me about how the rabbits now come with one. I just asked him "Why are those important?" He just immediatly changed the subject and proceeded to tell me that the 08's will get 20 more hp.

 

[thirdeye]

Haha exactly, unless you have some serious problems already, I can't even remotely see how it's needed.

 

[franksta]

As long as you flush your coolant at good regular intervals you shouldn't have anything in your fluid that needs filtered. That is unless you have a more serious problem. A wise man once said, "Don't put a bandage on your elbow for an injury on your knee."

 

[shabby]

Brilliant idea... once the screen gets clogged you have no coolant flow.