Oil & Fuel Oil Filter Cross Reference

   / Oil Filter Cross Reference #22  
LD1. I doubt every dealer is guilty of such.

I would agree with your statement. Why would anyone take an OEM filter and paint it black then add their own dealer logo?
Yup sounds pretty sketchy doesn't it?

Fred
 
   / Oil Filter Cross Reference #23  
If you change your oil as recommended it doesn't matter which brand you use. All oil filters recommended for a specific engine meet that engine manufacturer's minimum specifications. The job of a full flow oil filter is to provide some cleansing of the oil to increase the oil change interval.

In about the only study I've seen of full flow oil filters for extending oil interval changes, by California Integrated Waste Management Board, the quality of the oil filter did not matter. The oil, according to their set parameters (TBN becoming too low), in every case, became unusable prior to filter losing its filtering capability.

The main complaint against Fram seems to be the material they use for the end caps. As you may be aware, the material used for end caps varies with the manufacturer. Some, like Fram, use fiber based, others use metal, others use polyurethane and others use fiberglass. For me the material does not matter as long as it functions as advertised. I've seen no evidence that fiber based end caps don't work as advertised.

I don't care what filter you use. Spend as much or little as you want. But it helps to be informed.
 
   / Oil Filter Cross Reference #25  
I would agree with your statement. Why would anyone take an OEM filter and paint it black then add their own dealer logo?
Yup sounds pretty sketchy doesn't it?

Fred

Are you being sarcastic?? YOU are the one who accused your dealer of this???
 
   / Oil Filter Cross Reference #26  
Given the amount of counterfeit filters, antifreeze, lubricants and fasteners out there. The average consumer seems unaware that low grade items can be packaged with a high end label and box.
Even the military, nuclear , marine and aviation industries have been hit with fake low grade high priced parts. Anybody ever consider that the local parts store just unloads product off the truck and doesn't check the source or run quality audits?
For the little bitty difference in price and on occasion is even cheaper. I'll go to the dealer for parts .

Was over a year back that the Kubota parts number stickers started having a hologram mark on the labels. This step was probably done to help identify counterfeit labeled parts

I know some of the Kubota USA sourced filters are coming from China now but most of the high end HST filters are still coming from Japan.

David Kb7uns
 
   / Oil Filter Cross Reference #28  
I think he was responding to my post. No disrespect intended.

Fred

I think that was his intent. But he named me directly....
 
   / Oil Filter Cross Reference #29  
Finally got a Fram filter, couldn't find one anywhere in town had to special order one. Tractor supply didn't have it either in fact their Fram book lists only cars and trucks no off road equipment. Wouldn't you think TSC would stock an oil filter for a Kubota? Seems there's one on every corner here.

Fred
 
   / Oil Filter Cross Reference #30  
I went with a Kubota filter the last time I changed the engine oil. The thing is a beast. I bet it weighs twice what an equal size Fram weights. I don't know if that really matters one bit but I could buy it spur of the moment local. I think I paid about $10 for it. I did look around and cross referenced a Fram that was about a buck cheaper but had to be ordered. I'm all for saving but it has to make sense. I did find one place willing to sell the Fram for under $5 but it was $9.99 to ship it.
 

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