Peter 315
Super Member
Your money If it was me , Send me a new one or lose a customer......
Hydro Filter - How Many Years Before Replacing
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Your money If it was me , Send me a new one or lose a customer......
Yeah, I agree. They replied saying they will look for one with good date code. They have 12 in stock. Otherwise they will refund.
Peter 315
Super Member
Nice good thing its not a grocery store no product rotation......:laughing:
Recoveryhill
Gold Member
First time (by the book hours) I changed my Hydro Filter there were considerable metal finds on the magnetic ring. Next time (by the book hours) there were less but still some machining debris. Third change the filter was clean of finds. Your mileage may vary but for my pocketbook, changing oil and Hydraulic filters by the book is the only way to go. The cost of genuine Kubota filters, Kubota hydraulic fluid and approved engine oil is nothing compared to the cost of engines and pumps. I also find it cheap every two years to flush the coolant and replace with pre-mix coolant. t doesn't get cold here but the good coolant liquid also lubes the water pump and one avoids clogs in the coolant path. There's no quicker way to seize a diesel than deny it proper cooling.
Recoveryhill
Gold Member
That is likely NOT an expiration date but a Manufacturing date. I'd use a new sealed filter were it fifty years old, without concern.
I dont recall anyone saying it is an expiration date.
It is a manufacturing date with a shelf life of 5 years.
Donaldson filters are very good. Maybe newer tractors require tighter filtration specs.
Donaldson P556005....7@50%...23@99.9%
Baldwin BT260-1......5@50%.....25@98.7%
Wix 51663.............10@50%.....17%95