Soundguy
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- RK 55HC,ym1700, NH7610S, Ford 8N, 2N, NAA, 660, 850 x2, 541, 950, 941D, 951, 2000, 3000, 4000, 4600, 5000, 740, IH 'C' 'H', CUB, John Deere 'B', allis 'G', case VAC
Doc_Bob said:Messicks does duch a good job and their filters are NH. I am very frugal, but saving 10% is not worth it when it comes to a very "expensive" machine. I now buy from Messicks. I know the specs are spot on, the filters fit and most importantly, I never have to worry if the filter is the right filter. Peace of mind is worth the extra 10%.
Bob
I agree.. a 10% savins is paltry. Heck.. a 50% savings can be paltry.. if the filter is cheap.
Pretty much.. if I am buying a filter.. i get it oem.. unless it is something awfull.. like 50-60$ -difference- in price. I have one big hyd filter onmy NH.. it's spendy.. but.. I found.. it also doesn't cross anywhere either!
Besides... when i do need dealer help or service.. I think it does count that they see NH filters on my tractor, and know that I stop buy monthly to buy a belt or a fuel line.. etc.
I can deffinately say that I have gotten 'free' tech support from the parts and service dept. while I was broke down in the field. I bought my tractor (s) from that dealer.. I buy most of my parts and filters .. and other engine addatives from there.. and they know that. I also have soem dealer service done there from time to time. I think that helps out when you are on the phone and broke down... IE... them telling you how to fix it.. vs scheduling a farm call or a pickup for them to fix it$$$$.
Soundguy