Baldwin and Fram filters.
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I always just thought it was the easiest to use a Mopar or a Fleetgaurd and then I didn't have to worry about filters failure's taking out the engine. These trucks cost so much, I have never been concerned about saving $3 or $4 bucks on a filter when it was just easier to use o.e.m. and not have any trouble.
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From: Gentryville, IN.
Truck Pro sells Baldwin filters. I usually use Fleetguard or Wix (NAPA) I've been running a NAPA fuel filter without the WIF sender port in the bottom. It is a little cheaper, easier to find and my message center is inop anyway. I change mine every other oil change and never see any signs of water in them.
Baldwin is a good filter as is Wix. We run the Wix in our fleet of 16 mixers at work nerver had a problem with the Cats or Cummins.
Baldwin is a good filter as is Wix. We run the Wix in our fleet of 16 mixers at work nerver had a problem with the Cats or Cummins.
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Just a word about Wix vs. Baldwin-
I think Wix filters are of good quality. But I recently found out something that changed my mind about running one for fuel on my '96. The Baldwin BF1233 is rated at 5 microns, the Wix 33402 is 15 microns. When I first bought my truck, I changed the filters and fluids since I had no idea of when they might have been changed prior. I bought the Wix and ran it for too long. Almost four years and 100,000 miles. I would never have done that if I had known it was passing particles 10 microns larger than the Baldwin. Just because the application is the same, or they cross over to each other, doesn't mean different brands have the same specs.
I think Wix filters are of good quality. But I recently found out something that changed my mind about running one for fuel on my '96. The Baldwin BF1233 is rated at 5 microns, the Wix 33402 is 15 microns. When I first bought my truck, I changed the filters and fluids since I had no idea of when they might have been changed prior. I bought the Wix and ran it for too long. Almost four years and 100,000 miles. I would never have done that if I had known it was passing particles 10 microns larger than the Baldwin. Just because the application is the same, or they cross over to each other, doesn't mean different brands have the same specs.
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Interesting VinDiesel because I am absolutely certain that the early Fleetguard spin on fuel filters are made by Wix.
This means that Baldwins are better than Fleetguard (Wix) at least in this application.
This means that Baldwins are better than Fleetguard (Wix) at least in this application.
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Originally Posted by infidel
Interesting VinDiesel because I am absolutely certain that the early Fleetguard spin on fuel filters are made by Wix.
This means that Baldwins are better than Fleetguard (Wix) at least in this application.
This means that Baldwins are better than Fleetguard (Wix) at least in this application.
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From: Terre Haute,IN
Originally Posted by infidel
Interesting VinDiesel because I am absolutely certain that the early Fleetguard spin on fuel filters are made by Wix.
This means that Baldwins are better than Fleetguard (Wix) at least in this application.
This means that Baldwins are better than Fleetguard (Wix) at least in this application.
. Fleetguard is top dog, Wix doesn't hold a candle to them, Wix isn't even approved by Cummins for the 5.9. Either way the war continues.
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As I have said about a million times, it is easist to use a fleetgaurd or mopar then you don't have to worry. No worries about locking up an engine and Dodge trying to blame it on your filter. Me personally, I'd rather spend a few extra bucks and have what it came from the factory with.
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From: Montana
Originally Posted by VinDiesel
NOW I WONDER if I should be concerned about the micron ratings on these?
bgilbert, My info on Fleetguard spin on fuel filters doesn't come from the Internet. I left a removed Fleetguard filter in the solvent tank overnight, when the blue paint peeled off, behold it was white and said Wix on it. Number stamped into the casing of Wix, Napa Gold and Fleetguard spin on fuel filters is the same.
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From: PA
Originally Posted by scuzman00
I do a lot of dust collector work and have been through Donaldson/Torit's factory. Baldwin is a part of the Donaldson group, specifically air oil and fuel filtration for off road equipment. Their factory is an impressive place to tour. The R & D department continually works on new designs and constantly checks their product off of the assembly lines. Donaldson/Torit and Baldwin have been around for over 100 years and in my opinion, represent the industry leader in all aspects of filtration. Next time you see a big rig with his filter intake on the side of the hood, you can almost bet that there is a Baldwin or Donaldson filter in there. Heck if I remember correctly, before I put my BHAF in, the factory airbox had Donaldson molded into it....
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Baldwin is not part of Donaldson. Baldwin is owned by Clarcor, the same company that makes Hastings. But with that being said I believe Donaldson IMO is one of the very best filters on the market, and I noticed my truck holds better oil pressure with a Donaldson than it does with a Baldwin, however all my equipment, our Jeep and currently my pickup all have Baldwin filters on them. No problems at all.
http://www.clarcor.com/business/engi...iltration.aspx
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