Non-Dealer Source For 2502 Oil/Trans/Hyd Filters?

[TheOldHokie]

I have owned several BMWs. I still own one.

Euro market is a bit different than the US market.

But if you want quality in the US - online market, Buy original filters from the Kubota dealer. Or roll the dice.

Chicom copies everything.

Cut apart a few Mann online filters and see the difference btwn each one.

Wr are being tricked into buying junk.

I gave you a specific. There is nothing to cut open. Same filter in a dealer box is 2x the price.

Dan

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

Bottom line: Don't buy a copy of quality. Buy the original quality.

Buy genuine Kubota parts.

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

I gave you a specific. There is nothing to cut open. Same filter in a dealer box is 2x the price.

Dan

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[willyeckerslike24]

I believe the manual requires filter replacement at 50 hours and then every 400 hours. Let's say it takes you 2 years to rack up 400 hours. Look at it like investing in your retirement. If you put $5 / month in a jar at the end of two years you have $160 to go towards filter costs. Of course none of us actually do this and are surprised by the sticker prices.

Let me just say - I have analysis-paralysis. I research and study a problem almost to the point of inaction. I too was sure I could get the same quality on-line for less when I did my first 50 service. Ordered a complete "kit" of filters, gas, oil, hydraulic. Reviews were favorable and all was assured to be just fine. Everything installed as expected and I didn't have any problems but there was just something about the quality of the filters that just didn't sit right. I've seen many videos where they tear apart filters and inspect the filter medium. Some are laughable.

At 200 hours I changed everything again, fluid included, not because I had to but it had been a couple of years of hard use and I felt I could sleep better knowing everything was done. I went to the local dealer this time and was surprised their prices for OEM filters and fluids were the same or less as on-line. And I walked out the door with everything in-hand without waiting for it to be delivered.

Long story, I know, but a couple hundred every couple name combiner 2 - 3 years to me is reasonable.

Yes i see this

 

[JonM]

buying cheap fake filters that says "koboto" on em and you will learn a very very expensive lesson really quick.

for my tractor i use oem filters and fluids

for my truck i use oem filters except for my fuel filter on my dmax for that i use wix as i converted it from a cartridge filter setup which does have issues to a duel water and fuel seperator system which i use wix filters in.

cheap filters are cheap for a reason

 

[Blue2Orange]

As the previously owned NH compact aged and my at one time obsessive (my neighbors comment) oil and filter changing schedule mellowed. Tried a non-NH branded oil filter. K&F brand. Seemed to be functional. Never had the oil tested. Just a guess that all was fine. Price wasn't much less than NH. Just saved a +50 mile round trip drive to the dealer. Back to OEM filters. New tractor and not worth "rolling the dice".

 

[jyoutz]

I think this is anither koolaid topic. BMW was mentioned and I own one so I will share a little wisdom.

2007 twin turbo BMW 335xi

Genuine BMW oil filter from dealer parts counter : ~$25 but I get to graze the free coffe and cookies in thecsh I wroom

Genuine BMW oil fikter from FCP Euro: $19.95

Mann filter frim FCP Euro: $9.47

Open the BMW box and you will find the same Mann filter inside.

Dan

For the Cummins engine in my truck, I buy directly from the Cummins shop. The Dodge/Ram filter from the dealership parts counter is the same Fleetgard filter painted grey at 1/3 higher price.