LF3552

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I called Cummins last evening (9/14) and the LF3552 is fine to use!! No problem!!

 

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I bought 2 recently at at Cummins Power Systems, Inc. here in Maryland (a very large repair facility) and was told that they were still the best choice for the 24v ISB.

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99 QC SB 4x4 Auto
Factory Ordered
Most Options

 

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The latest and greatest Fleetguard oil filter for your 24v Cummins TD is the Fleetguard LF3894 StrataPore (HD case design, revised version of the LF3806 StrataPore which superseded the LF3552 MicroGlass).

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (black) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, auto. , 275 hp. injectors, Glasstite Vision II "canopy", 285 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, VDO Vision gauges, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc.

 

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I wish Cummins would make up their mind. I was told by Cummins Southern Plains, OK. City last month that the 3552 was ok to use on the ISB. Today I stopped in for filters and was told the 3552 was not ok and the media breaks down and to use the 3885, which they won't have til next week. Maybe if I buy a new truck every 6,000 miles I won't have to worry about it, y'think?

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99,2500,QC,6speed,3. 54 LSD,long bed,Line-X

 

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Well Cummins Northwest keeps selling me the LF3552. They said they cant get the new filters yet, or maybe they got so many LF3552's that they dont want to get the new ones? I keep my receipts and have oil analysis done every oil change so if there is any problem they are the ones that will be fixing it.

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'98. 5 Forest Green 2500HD, QC, LB, Cummins ISB, Auto Trans, SLT, Aux. Rear
Suspension, Trailer Tow package, 4. 10 w/ LSD, HD Transfer Case, Keyless
entry, Camel Leather, ICI Stainless steel Nerf Bars, Bed rail caps, fender
trims and rocker panels, Twin Firestik Firefly antennas & Cobra 29LTD
Classic CB.

Junction City, Oregon

 

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I talked to a Fleetguard tech. rep. yesterday he recomened I not use the LF3552 anymore and sugested I only use the LF3885 or the LF3894 in the ISB.

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99' 2500 SLT, Quadcab, Long Bed, 4x4, White/Driftwood, Agate Leather, 4WAL, Auto, 241HD, 3. 54 Limited Slip

 

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I currently have 15K plus on my truck. I've used an AC Delco oil filter, and am on my second and last LF3552 oil filter. I just got an engine oil analysis done and my engine and oil is in fine shape. I visually checked the first LF3552 filter when I did my last oil change and it looked fine outside and inside. I would continue to use it because of all of the conflicting information that some of you are experiencing, but there is a solution. Go to the Geno's Garage link and you will see that the LF3894 Stratapore is now available and for only $8. 25. I have not had any problems whatsoever with the LF3552, but since Dodge and Cummins are not recommending it anymore, I'll use the Stratapore. I already have two on order. By the way, here is the response I got from Fleetguard concerning the proper filter to use on the 24V engines:

Thank you for contacting Fleetguard. Your inquiry is important to us.

We have released new oil filters with improved structural strength for the '99 ISB 24 valve engine in the '99 Dodge Ram chassis. In lieu of the LF3349, we are recommending the LF3885 for this application. The LF3894 is the stratapore media version that would be a replacement for the LF3552.

If we can be of further assistance to you, please feel free to contact your Fleetguard Customer Assistance Center or send a message to FleetMaster.

Please visit our homepage often at http://www.fleetguard.com

Sincerely,

Fleetguard FleetMaster
e-mail: fleetmaster@fleetguard.com


John

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 5 spd, 4:10 LSD rear, Mag-Hytec diff. cover, Speedliner spray in bed-liner, Smittybuilt step rails.
Rammin' and Runnin' the roads



[This message has been edited by John Berger (edited 09-20-1999). ]

 

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Hey guys,
Cummins of Bend,Or has all the LF 3885 you want at $3. 74 each. They are in stock because of the information I got from this board and asked for them a month ago.
They are also bringing in a number of the blow-by kits because of this board.

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99' Stock Quad 4x4 AT LB 3. 54 18K Miles.
Did have both 18-11-99 & 18-08-99 TSB's performed.
Pull a 7000# TT over, around and thru the Cascades

 

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I have a BHAF now with a home made heat shield, I was just curious. Please let me know.