Napa Filers

[spruce Deere]

To add to this fiery debate, or not, napa also sells a lesser value "silver" line of filters too right? Also, I was under the impression deere and caterpillar filters are made by donaldson.....

 

[DieselPower]

Caterpillar, now there's a good filter. I think they probably make the best filters bar none. Superior construction and excellent performance. I know when I crush their filters in my filter crusher the compressed height is two times the height of most any other filter, even Fleetguard and Donaldson. I'm not sure who makes them, I would sure like to know. I only use their filters on their engines, if it ain't yellow then it don't go on the yellow engine.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

I'm not busting on Napa, just aftermarket filters in general.I ran into a problem with hydraulic filters a couple of years ago. I was replacing 10 micron Lenze filters with Fram and Baldwin.I was trying to save the company some money.The Fram and baldwin filters were a 1/3 of the price of the Lenze. We started having pump failures about 6 months later. Even though I was using the filters the book crossed to, to the micron rating was wrong. They don't give you the micron rating in the crossrefrence book. Just because the filter is the right size and shape and fits doesn't mean it't the right filter. Do a little research.
Bill

 

[BigD23]

Are we talking oil filters changed every 100 hours? If so, then I need to re think where I go to get one...I've ALWAYS had good luck/performance with WIX filters.

Don

 

[AndyMA]

Are we talking oil filters changed every 100 hours? If so, then I need to re think where I go to get one...I've ALWAYS had good luck/performance with WIX filters.

Don

On New Holland TN's you only change the hydraulic fluid and filter every 1200 hours.

Andy

 

[Spudland_Dave]

Anywhere you can go to get a 'cross-fit' for JD Parts is going to save you a ton of coin! Bearings, Filters, etc. Don't get me wrong, I've been 'True Green' since '72! But they really get you on parts, maintainance and otherwise! I needed a ball for the 3PH lift arm. $12- on the 'net', $32-, at the dealer!! ~Scotty

While I'll agree with you to some extent, all the maintenance parts I've purchased at MY JD dealer have been pretty competitive with other brands. The price difference of less then $1.00 was not worth the "risky quality" of aftermarket filters. I've always just found the JD Filters to be of great quality. Same goes for the Oil, Grease, and other misc "generic" stuff.

 

[fltem06]

You DO need to research micron ratings, not only hydraulic, but fuel also. Truck & equipment engines are picky sometimes with starvation micron ratings. Anything Racor needs to be properly I.D.'ed.