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06-06-2012, 06:04 PM
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Counterfit Fleetguard oil filters?
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06-07-2012, 02:48 PM
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counterfit fleetguard oil filters UPDATE
I did not have the mfg and date code when I called Cummins yesterday. Today I was assured that they are genuine and under 6 months old. They said that when a line shuts down here, the Indian plant will make some for the USA. I am still wondering if any of you have gotten ones from India. I also learned they consider ones over 3 yr. old to be condemned or at least don't advise using them.
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06-08-2012, 01:52 PM
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Good info on the use by date. Never heard that before. Wonder why it is?
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06-08-2012, 02:52 PM
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Interesting info on the date. I'll have to check my filters. I bought quite a few at one point direct from Cummins with a discount so that me and some friends had a stash of filters to use. But considering I only change oil twice a year, I don't go through my supply very quickly.
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06-09-2012, 02:46 PM
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Counterfit Fleetguard oil filters?
When I asked about the life of filters I was told the rubber seal even under perfect temp and humidity can fail after 3 yr. And we keep that stuff in the hot/cold garage or shop. Honest distributors return them for destruction before that date and strive to keep from overstocking to keep them fresh I was told. The date code is Julian, mine was 11355 meaning 2011 355th day of year.
Still wondering if you guys have gotten any from India |
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06-09-2012, 11:33 PM
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I switched to Baldwin a while back. They are as good, cheaper and red!!
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06-13-2012, 02:38 PM
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I'll have to check my spares when I get home from work to see where they were made. The stuff about the rubber seal failing after 3 years even under perfect conditions sounds like BS to me, but I could be wrong.
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