Flat Work Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I'm getting ready to do an oil change. The truck currently has factory oil filters on it. I've always been a WIX person. And with retail sources like Amazon, etc, you can save some serious money buying them online. Anyone got any good reasons why I shouldn't use anything other than factory-branded ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I went to Mack got the box of Mack filters cheap had to buy air filter extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeo6709 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 fleetfilter.com buy a supply, plan ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000CL713 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 WIX makes a dam good filter. i think napa gold is also a rebadged WIX if i recall. i usually just got to the dealer and get the set in the box. to lazy to cross reference numbers with other brands. i should do it one day tho to see the price diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 actually napa gold is a baldwin filter painted white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000CL713 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 they must have changed then. years back they where WIX i know and my none of the NAPA gold filters i ever bought where white. only white filters i ever bought where WIX brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 IMO, Always OEM unless they are 200% over aftermarket price. Volvo filters are $1 cheaper than I can buy from NAPA. Scenario #1- You fail a Mack filter and appeal to Mack for engine warranty due to contingent engine damage. Scenario #2- You fail a NAPA filter and appeal to NAPA for engine warranty due to contingent engine damage. Scenario #3- You fail an off brand filter you bought online and appeal to China based seller for engine warranty due to contingent engine damage. These are Bad(#1), worst (#2) and fatal(#3) scenarios in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Work Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 12/6/2017 at 9:13 AM, Mack Technician said: IMO, Always OEM unless they are 200% over aftermarket price. Volvo filters are $1 cheaper than I can buy from NAPA. Scenario #1- You fail a Mack filter and appeal to Mack for engine warranty due to contingent engine damage. Scenario #2- You fail a NAPA filter and appeal to NAPA for engine warranty due to contingent engine damage. Scenario #3- You fail an off brand filter you bought online and appeal to China based seller for engine warranty due to contingent engine damage. These are Bad(#1), worst (#2) and fatal(#3) scenarios in order. My real issue rather than being cheap is the distance to the dealer. And they won't ship to my door. I suppose, just get the numbers, call ahead and make sure they've got 'em, and go waste 1/2 a day on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Lately ive had BAD luck with Wix filters. Now I run older Equipment. Newest thing I own is a 97. Wix filters have had plastic in them, paint chips. Fuel and Oil alike. So ive been buying Fleetrite lately. Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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