buickanddeere
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LD1. I doubt every dealer is guilty of such.
Oil & Fuel Oil Filter Cross Reference
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The Fred
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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
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.
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.
LD1
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What exactly did I accuse dealers of doing??
LD1
Epic Contributor
Are you being sarcastic?? YOU are the one who accused your dealer of this???
David_Kb7uns
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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
The Fred
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LD1
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I think that was his intent. But he named me directly....
The Fred
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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
Fred
crazyal
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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.