Does anyone know the correct fleet guard oil filter number for the 2004 High-Output 305? And what is better, the strata pore or microglass? And are the correct filters flutted on the bottom?

 

I would guess it would be the same as the 03 filters, but even so I don't recall the part number. I believe the stratapore is better than the microglass, and yes, they are fluted (at least for the 03).

 

From my research part numbers are as follows:

Eng. Oil Filter   Mopar 05083285AA ($11.38)   
AMSOIL SDF-80(13.85)
FLEETGUARD LF-3972 or Stratapore LF 16035(9.35)

 

16035 stratapore, get it 8)

 

The fluted bottomed filters are for convenience; the non-fluted versions (used in 2nd gens) work just fine.

I've had two of them on my truck already; the first one put on by the dealer, and the 2nd time only because my local Cummins Power Store didn't even stock them yet. I've never even used a wrench on the flutes to remove the others anyways.

I also prefer the Stratapore 16035.

 

Thanks for all the input. sounds like i want the 16035. I had all the part numbers for my 99 and then some. now with the 04 Im now searching for good info. :

 

Since no one has mentioned it yet, you can get all of the filters you need at Geno's. I recommend the 4/2/1 kits as you can get all of the filters you need for 30,000 miles for a pretty reasonable price.

 

I remember reading somewhere that it was OK to use on the 3rd gen engines and just put one on. I hope it's OK!

 

Yes it is fine to use the LF3894. My Fleetguard dealer called fleetguard and they verified the only difference is the fluted bottom and the price.

Brian

 

Will the LF 3894 work on an 04.5?

 

Thanks guys... Just ordered the kit from Genos. Makes it easy!

 

I bought mine from Ken's Performance Solutions here in NO. CA. I got 4 oil and 2 fuel had him shipped them direct from the distributor. LF16035 $8.85 - SF19579 $12.65 "NO SHIPPING COST". I did have to pay tax because I live in CA. My total cost to my door was $65.63. Ken is a nice guy to deal with. Jack

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Does anyone know if the LF16035 will work on the 2002? I'd like to buy these in bulk (save money) and split them up w/ family and friends.

 

Yes but they are more expensive than the non-fluted version. When I purchased the filters from the dealer I paid $9.00 for the Gen II filter and $16.00 for the Gen III. Just going from memory I believe the Gen II filters from Genos are $7.95 and $12.95 for the Gen III. The fluting is for a cap wrench for removal from under the truck on the Gen III. You can not remove the filter from underneath on the Gen II. The crossmember is in the way. I always used a strap type filter wrench on my Gen II. Personally I wouldn't pay more for something that I could not use.