Fleetgaurd filter users...

[GLedwig]

I'm needing to know if there is any difference between the Fleetguard LF3349 and the LF3894 oil filters. I just did oil change no. 3 and I noticed that the filter I had was the 3894. For my two previous changes I was sold the 3349 and everything worked fine. The 3349 is $5 less than the 3894 so I'm hoping there is no difference. As far as I could tell there is no visual difference. I called the business where I purchased them and their books really didn't say much, so I'm in need of some knowledge... .

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2001. 5 4X4 24v ISB. Reg. Cab SLT 5-speed 3. 54 Dark garnet. BFG Mud Terrains on all 4. Gooseneck hitch. Grill guard. Not equipped enough to be my official ranch truck-but gettin' there

 

[Mick2500]

Bull,

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Mick

 

[TKemper]

Bull, The LF3894 is the Stratapore filter for the 24v engines. The standard 24v filter is the LF3959. The Lf3349 is the standard filter for the 12v. The Stratapore is a better filter than the standard.

The difference between the 12v filters and the 24v filters is the gauge of metal used to make the outer shell. The 24v filters are made stronger, because in cold weather when first started the 24v engines were buldging the filter and causing them to leak or rupture.

genosgarage.com price list for filters

Fleetgaurd-Standard(24v) LF3959 $5. 95

Fleetguard-Stratapore(24v) LF3894 $8. 75

Bull, See TDR issue 28 page 44 for a better explanation.

Hope this helps. Todd

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97 2500HD 4x4 ST 12v, K&N, 16cm turbine housing, recalibrated pump, Geno's man trans filter, McLeod dual disc clutch, LSD with 3. 54's and Amsoil, AGR power steering box and pump, Borgeson steering shaft, Skyjacker 2" leveling kit, Rancho RS9000's, dual RS5000 steering stabilizers, AR Outlaw II wheels with 33x12. 5 Bridgestone Desert Duellers, Lund visor, Ventvisor window shades, Glasstite HiRise cap, aluminum tailgate protector, illuminated bumper guide poles, Cobra CB, Wilson 5000 antenna, Alpine CD, Infinity spkrs, Fosgate amp with 8" Bazooka tubes, Hayes elec brake controller and Husky floor liners. 16. 247 @ 87. 52mph quarter mile at 6700lbs

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[Cooker]

A little more info, here is a response I got from Fleetguard:

The LF3894 filter is recommended for the 24V Cummins 5. 9 in Dodge pickups. It contains our stratapore media is a more robust design than the LF3552. To simplify inventory, Chrysler/Dodge uses the same robust design on all applications for all years.

I've been using the 3894 on my 12v for the last three oil changes because the Stratopore filter better than the standard filter.

Ryan