oil filter

[rstevenson]

own a Husqevarna rider, 23HP,Briggs engine. Looking for a oil filter to replace the B&S part #492932. Too expensive!

 

[motoman]

rs, The topic hits nerves in the forum. The pros generally stick by factory issue. I use any I can find like Wix. Fram, WalMart's finest. The key is to do a little checking on thread compatibility and clearance of deeper cans. Armor suit on.

PS. Although e.g., Briggs hints at "cooler" running with their filters I have not seen any proof.

 

[Mike88se]

rs, The topic hits nerves in the forum. The pros generally stick by factory issue. I use any I can find like Wix. Fram, WalMart's finest. The key is to do a little checking on thread compatibility and clearance of deeper cans. Armor suit on.

PS. Although e.g., Briggs hints at "cooler" running with their filters I have not seen any proof.

LOL got that right... any forum that deals w/ IC engines.
OP... There are links on the net and maybe here that list equivilent brands of filters, even for lawn mowers. I like Wix/Napa too and Purolater.

 

[logan01]

The B&S part number crosses over to Fram PH8170. In the included link, scroll down to "Competitor Cross Reference" and it lists several filters crossed to the Fram which should also cross to yours, if accurate. Runtime Error Don't let Runtime Error bother you. That's just how it linked.

 

[Ric]

rs, The topic hits nerves in the forum. The pros generally stick by factory issue. I use any I can find like Wix. Fram, WalMart's finest. The key is to do a little checking on thread compatibility and clearance of deeper cans. Armor suit on.

PS. Although e.g., Briggs hints at "cooler" running with their filters I have not seen any proof.

Did you ever think maybe the Pro's stick by the factory issue(OEM) for a reason. They may cost a little more, but it could be a lot cheaper in the long run. Basically you'll never save enough money buying oil filters to replace an engine.

 

[ILENGINE]

The reason the pro's stick with OEM is on occasion a faulty oil filter will get through quality control. Now so for example you buy an oil filter from Napa and it is $4 and that happens to be the faulty one, and it damages the engine beyond repair. What will Napa do as far as warranting there product. Will they supply a new engine for you. Now lets say the Briggs filter is $10 and that filter fails and kills the engine. Briggs will supply you with either a new engine or short block to repair you engine because their product caused the engine failure. And it doesn't matter if the engine is 10 years old.

 

[logan01]

Never lost an engine due to a bad filter, ever. Walmart brand, though no longer made under the name Super Tech, was made by Champion Labs. They always ranked in the top 2-3 filters in tests conducted by independent labs. Briggs and Stratton, like many others, bid their filters out annually. I use K&N in all my vehicles for the sole reason of the welded on 1" hex bung.

 

[ILENGINE]

Never lost an engine due to a bad filter, ever. Walmart brand, though no longer made under the name Super Tech, was made by Champion Labs. They always ranked in the top 2-3 filters in tests conducted by independent labs. Briggs and Stratton, like many others, bid their filters out annually. I use K&N in all my vehicles for the sole reason of the welded on 1" hex bung.

I have had 2 go through the shop over the years. One the OEM replaced the engine. The other was a aftermarket and received a free filter.

 

[motoman]

To this homeowner it is a shock to see Sears price a Briggs Intek oil filter @ $12. I believe pros should enjoy a markup to make a living. In the market anything over 10% is good stuff. But hold the bubble packed Briggs in your hand @ $12 and payday loans come to mind. Even if the Briggs is good, is it worth 100% more , or more? As noted it would be if it could be shown to cool the AC engine even 10% better, but apparently it can't just like synthetic oil cannot COOL better. Printers come to mind with their loss leader machines and their insanely priced, sole sourced ink. Except there are choices for the filter buyer. Again I say put a couple gauges on all AC rigs with a buzzer, red light warning and a rubber hammer strike to the forehead to warn of overheat/oil loss- for about the price of 10 Briggs filters. Then enjoy the improved reliability and reputation.

 

[Ric]

To this homeowner it is a shock to see Sears price a Briggs Intek oil filter @ $12. I believe pros should enjoy a markup to make a living. In the market anything over 10% is good stuff. But hold the bubble packed Briggs in your hand @ $12 and payday loans come to mind. Even if the Briggs is good, is it worth 100% more , or more? As noted it would be if it could be shown to cool the AC engine even 10% better, but apparently it can't just like synthetic oil cannot COOL better. Printers come to mind with their loss leader machines and their insanely priced, sole sourced ink. Except there are choices for the filter buyer. Again I say put a couple gauges on all AC rigs with a buzzer, red light warning and a rubber hammer strike to the forehead to warn of overheat/oil loss- for about the price of 10 Briggs filters. Then enjoy the improved reliability and reputation.

To a homeowner it would probable be a shock. As far as the pros go they wouldn't be paying any where close to that price for the same filter because most buy bulk at half that price. I buy a dozen at a time for like $6.50 each at the dealership.