Fuel filter cost

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

I don't understand the logic of paying $50k++ for a fine piece of machinery, then complain about roughly $100 per year or so to maintain the engine that makes it such a fine piece of machinery.

I put over 2000 miles a week on my truck. 2000x52 does not equal roughly $100 a year at 14K mile intervals.. Er, wait, maybe it does in common core, I don't know that type of math. Some of us actually use our trucks for other than just yard art. And, I have a real hard time calling it a fine piece of machinery when it's been the most unreliable vehicle I've owned.

 

[jhenderson]

I don't understand the logic of paying $50k++ for a fine piece of machinery, then complain about roughly $100 per year or so to maintain the engine that makes it such a fine piece of machinery.

You assume a great deal. For a lot of folks here it's more like $500'a year. Your truck is obviously a toy for your enjoyment on days off. Folks will pay what enjoyment costs no matter what. For others of us, our trucks are an expense. Every dime in expense is a dime out of our family's pocketbook. That's the difference between " wants" and " needs"

 

[Dan_69GTX]

When I bought my filters from Geno's I remember Amazon having them for about $85 (about 1 month ago). I've heard about some shady stuff sold on Amazon, and I'm not willing to chance my engine, so I bought from Geno's which at the time was the cheapest. Just looked and Amazon is about $100 now - for the pair.

 

[RVTRKN]

The ones I bought from Amazon were Mopar OEM, in the original packaging, from a dealer, so it was a good deal.

 

[Bob4x4]

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wix and fleetguard are not the same.WhenI was running a fleet I attended a filter seminar.They had a long table with multiple filters cut open and laid out.The wix/napa were not impressive.They are both mfg;d by the guard corp.Fleetgaurd is not

 

[kthaxton]

I feel the filters are overpriced

Fair enough, but what are you basing that on? They aren't like the old filters and R&D to develop new ones isn't free.

and am sorry if that upsets or bothers a member.

You misunderstand, what "upsets" (more appropriately, gets under my skin) is internet rants...that from my perspective, are pointless. You said you were forced into this technology, actually, you weren't. These filters are totally different.....you think they are the same and therefore should cost the same.

 

[kthaxton]

You assume a great deal. For a lot of folks here it's more like $500'a year. Your truck is obviously a toy for your enjoyment on days off. Folks will pay what enjoyment costs no matter what. For others of us, our trucks are an expense. Every dime in expense is a dime out of our family's pocketbook. That's the difference between " wants" and " needs"

This being the case, I would expect someone to research the costs of ownership.

You assume too much as well, my truck is not a toy, it is my daily driver and tows my real toys.

 

[gsbrockman]

My '14 is at 176,832 miles & 3,295 drive hours. Fuel filter change #13 is coming up within the next 1,892 miles.

While within warranty and out of warranty.....I've always used MOPAR / Fleetguard / Parker-RACOR fuel filters......and I've changed them BOTH within the 15k prescribed interval. My truck allows me to earn a good living....and I won't skimp on the maintenance required to keep it productive.

 

[jhenderson]

This being the case, I would expect someone to research the costs of ownership.

You assume too much as well, my truck is not a toy, it is my daily driver and tows my real toys.

At 15000 miles a year($100 yearly filter cost) it's hardly a working vehicle.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I could not believe the price a couple weeks ago $81.94 for both MOPAR fuel filters on AMAZON so I bought a second set. Just looked they are now $104.50.

 

[Jim W]

Ok Guy's I will let you in on a little secret!

The selling price of any item for aftermarket purchases has nothing to do on what the cost are to make said item. The price realization is totally based on what the market will support; price realization will be adjusted to support the sales to end users. If items are not selling price will go down, or could go up in sale price if items are over selling projected sales. This is also determined on what other manufactures are charging for a similar item.

 

[Kirwin]

Guys! Really??? Your complaining about replacement filter cost? For years we were complaining that the factory filtration was a inadequate on the 03 and up common rail trucks. MOPAR finally listened (although I suspect not really for our benefit, more likely due to warranty costs) and installed a primary coarse filter and Cummins upgraded the engine mounted filter to the best available (within what they considered necessary) and now your complaining they cost too much. How much does adding a FAST pump/filter system cost? How about a Glacier Diesel auxiliary filter package? What about those replacement filter costs?

I understand that if you use your truck for commercial hauling purposes that it may result in a lot more than 1 replacement per year. That's part of the cost of doing business right? If you do alot of business then you can expect to have increased truck maintenance costs. I also understand that we don't want to spend more than we have to to maintain our trucks. I don't want to pay $13.95 for the oil filter either, however, I want to run the best filters I can reasonably afford, along with maintaining my warranty, which means using Fleetgaurd or Mopar (made by Fleetgaurd (or Racor for the under chassis one) filters. Rant over. Ken Irwin

 

[Dan_69GTX]

Thanks Bob4x4 for that info.

I am obviously running on old info (or is that outdated software)? I cut them apart in 1994 - so it was a few years ago.

 

[EDankievitch]

Im at almost 15k and time for two new fuel filters. The dealer wants $195.00 for both and Genos wants about $125.00. What happened to the $20-25 dollar filters like my second gen used? A filter is a filter, why the huge price jump?

The same thing happened to those $200 Injector Nozzles. Having had to buy a set of Injectors for the 05 that I use to own I don't have an issue paying more for the filter if they make the injectors last longer.

 

[Dan_69GTX]

At 15000 miles a year($100 yearly filter cost) it's hardly a working vehicle.

Just out of curiosity, what is your definition of a working vehicle.

I don't use my truck every day, but I use it when I need to move tools and equipment (towing). My 1996 averaged 6k miles a year doing that. Was my work not really work? If not, I need to readjust my taxes. Now when I tow my camper or car to a show, then I hope that isn't work for me, but the truck still needs to tow.

I'm hoping to make this truck last 20 + years - well into my retirement.

Not wanting to pick a fight, just wanted a clarification.

 

[kthaxton]

At 15000 miles a year($100 yearly filter cost) it's hardly a working vehicle.

Did someone say my truck was a "working" vehicle? I know I didn't. I said it was not a play toy only used on days off, as you put it.

I'm sure you would find my usage (or close to it) as being fairly typical, which is exactly why I said "ROUGHLY $100 per year or so".

 

[gsbrockman]

I could not believe the price a couple weeks ago $81.94 for both MOPAR fuel filters on AMAZON so I bought a second set. Just looked they are now $104.50.

The ones referenced above for $81.94 were from Athens Dodge in Athens, GA. I bought a set from them as well. Since I'm within <2k miles of my next change, I ordered some from Athens Dodge again via Amazon on Wednesday for $94.75 (only a $12.81 increase). They arrived this morning. Not sure who was selling them for $104.50

In any event---if Athens Dodge continues to keep their prices within the $87.00 to $101.00 range (shipped) I'll continue to purchase from them, as they are indeed genuine MOPAR filters in factory boxes and shrink wrap, and they offer great service to me (usually they're here within two days due to my proximity to GA).

 

[Cummins2014]

The ones referenced above for $81.94 were from Athens Dodge in Athens, GA. I bought a set from them as well. Since I'm within <2k miles of my next change, I ordered some from Athens Dodge again via Amazon on Wednesday for $94.75 (only a $12.81 increase). They arrived this morning. Not sure who was selling them for $104.50

In any event---if Athens Dodge continues to keep their prices within the $87.00 to $101.00 range (shipped) I'll continue to purchase from them, as they are indeed genuine MOPAR filters in factory boxes and shrink wrap, and they offer great service to me (usually they're here within two days due to my proximity to GA).

Amazon Prices :

99.99 Free Shipping NCD Mopar

$94.75 Shipping $6.19 Athens Dodge

95.95 Shipping $4.99 D'Amico CDJR

99.95 Free Shipping National Fleet Parts

All within a dollar take your pick.

 

[Cummins12V98]

NCD $98.99 as of 8:50 AM Saturday. Prices bounce around like crazy.

When I hit reorder yesterday the best price was $104.50 not sure who it was. It seems rare to get things less expensive on a re order. HMMMMMMM

 

[jhenderson]

My definition is a tuck that is sized and equipped for its duty cycle. That means 1/2 its mileage is to and from the coffee shop. It tows for some distance on a regular basis,plows snow, carries tools, transfer tank, etc to the job site daily and helps earn its owner a living. A toy is something you want rather than something you need. You don't need a camper unless you're living at he job site or are one of the few full timers on here. If it's job is towing a toy, it's a toy by my definition.