MF OEM parts vs. Napa Auto Parts

[MF RED in MT]

Today I found out that there is quite a difference in price for a GC2410 fuel filter element,

Napa Auto Parts part # 3262 Fuel Filter Element price $12.29
MF OEM part # 3608255M1 Fuel Filter Element price $ 7.01

Wow, the MF OEM price is $5.28 cheaper, go figure, .

Like most, I always thought that OEM parts were higher priced than after market parts, :confused2:.

Have any of you run into this on other parts ?

 

[ray66v]

When I last checked, the NAPA oil filter was about the same price as the MF one.

NAPA is not a discount store. They generally sell good quality, at moderate prices. For those who find it convenient to go there, because it is close by, it's worth it.

 

[jlsmith]

I was working on a JD a few weeks ago and was going to change all filters. To my suprise, straight from JD was about $40 cheaper than going to the auto store and getting wix filters.:confused2:

 

[HSSC]

It is some times a hard bullet to bite. But I buy the OMF stuff. Just because... the darn thing cost so much from the get go. Feed it what it wants. For some, you learn what will make it survive, I just follow the corprate rules as I'm just a home owner/tractor type. The Ford and Dodge stuff I buy at Wal-mart/and or Napa/Crapa/China............:confused2: