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Old 01-15-2011, 02:02 PM
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For oil filters! Forget the little OEM filter. I prefer the Donaldson filter. And they're only $5.78 !!
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 04:11 PM
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I agree on the size but am not familiar with this filter, have you seen it on the latest oil filter comparsion tests that were recently released?
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 04:33 PM
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where do you get these filters? Any info. on quality?
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 05:25 PM
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Don't know about the latest filter test, but I'm familiar with Donaldson. The company I work for uses their filters (air and oil) on our trucks. I did find that the micron rating on this filter is 20. On the wix it's 21. You can order the filter at any Truckpro center or Fastenal. I ordered mine from Fastenal as it was closer to me. They won't stock it and may give you a strange look, but just give them the filter number and they can get it for you.

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Old 01-15-2011, 06:05 PM
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Or you can walk into any NAPA and pay $6 for a NAPA Gold (Wix) oil filter and not have to order it.
1068 OEM
5151 oversized
Its $4 for NAPA's cheap filter.

Donaldson is a good filter.
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 06:18 PM
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I agree Wix is a good filter. I ordered 3 of the Donaldson's so now I have them available for the next 2 oil changes. I don't trust any of the parts stores around here to have anything I need.
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 07:53 PM
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The LR oil filter also fits many Fords and Mopar's so NAPA always has them in stock.
I have never had a problem walking in and finding the shelf full of the filter I need.*


*your results may vary, please check local listings
 
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Old 01-17-2011, 08:38 AM
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The 51515 is probably used on more vehicles than any other filter.
 
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