Knock-off oil filters

[kennny1976]

Thank you all for your excellent input.
I did return my Amazon replacement filter and purchased a Fram FD4967 from Advanced Auto Parts. I asked for a TG4967 but they
did not have that one in stock. I had never heard of a FD (Fram Drive) designation but it did say "made in USA" and it worked well.
Thanks again,
Kenny

 

[grumpyunk]

FWIW, Amazon has had a bunch of counterfeit parts on sale recently. Motorcraft spark plugs and filters are a couple I have read about. ebay may also have the same thing.
I think I would be careful and inspect closely any auto parts etc from both sites.
I have ordered Stens and other parts vendors, and have used O'Reilly house brand with no problems. For the service of small engines, I think the house brand from larger auto parts stores should do the job without problem. Just do a cross reference, and look at the visual quality of their product, buy if you like, decline if not.
tom

 

[wekjo]

Watch this

after watching it years ago I tossed a box of Amazon oil filters as my measuring devices gave me a 1/32" clearance between the end of the oil filter nipple and that little bud sticking up inside the filter. too close for me

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Is this a setup post? Really have to ask that question?

If you just want to chit-chat then visit your local nursing home. Those good folks will appreciate it.

Hey Slomo, my oil filter is better than yours.

 

[slomo]

Hey Slomo, my oil filter is better than yours.

But mine are metric LOL

 

[mcspeed]

Watch this

after watching it years ago I tossed a box of Amazon oil filters as my measuring devices gave me a 1/32" clearance between the end of the oil filter nipple and that little bud sticking up inside the filter. too close for me

Total negligence to instal a filter that is considerably shorter. When I cross reference a filter, I always compare it to the one being replaced to validate proper filter.

 

[ILENGINE]

Leave it to Rehlko to design an engine were you can blow it up by installing the wrong length filter. That is set up like that to prevent the filter from emptying when setting because the orientation allows all the oil to drain out of the filter.

 

[StarTech]

Here something I just ran into on Briggs engine. Filter PN 491056. The after market Carquest 85056 filter is under sized. Oh it filters good but you have to use the 74mm/15 flute socket to remove and install it instead of 76mm/14 flute one. I use these sockets as many filter are in low clearance are where either you can you hand on them or strap type filter wrench to tighten properly. That is 2mm less in diameter so some filter media must be missing vs the 76mm ones.

 

[VegetiveSteam]

Leave it to Rehlko to design an engine were you can blow it up by installing the wrong length filter. That is set up like that to prevent the filter from emptying when setting because the orientation allows all the oil to drain out of the filter.

I can't speak for Rehlko as I have zero experience with what they have done with Kohler but, Koher always advocated, if room will allow it, use the longest Kohler oil filter possible and fill the crankcase to the full mark on the dipstick and know how to do it correctly. Depending on which filter you're using, you could get a couple more ounces of oil in the engine and that's not a bad thing.

 

[RevB]

I ordered a Amazon oil filter to replace my Kawasaki 49065-7010 oil filter which goes on my Scag Wildcat (Kawasaki engine FD731V).
Now I am a little concerned if it is as good as the original Kawasaki brand? It says "made in China". Any comments?

Bet the "original" is made in China too.